Unsure Whether to Make an Accident Claim?
by Being injured in any sort of accident as the result of another person’s negligence is frustrating and distressing and the consequences can be far reaching. As well as the physical pain, distress and trauma can last longer, as can the treatment, ongoing care and absence from work. As a result of these reasons, making an accident claim might be the right step to take after being injured. Unfortunately, many people find the process of making such a claim confusing and aren’t entirely sure of what to do.
Being injured in any sort of accident as the result of another person’s negligence is frustrating and distressing and the consequences can be far reaching. As well as the physical pain, distress and trauma can last longer, as can the treatment, ongoing care and absence from work. As a result of these reasons, making an accident claim might be the right step to take after being injured. Unfortunately, many people find the process of making such a claim confusing and aren’t entirely sure of what to do.
The very first step to take must be to ensure that your injuries are properly treated. This is obviously helpful for your physical and mental recovery but also helps your accident claim by providing a record of injuries sustained.
If your injury takes place at work it is important the health and safety officer is notified and that the accident is logged in the company’s accident book. If you have one, inform your trade union of your injuries and they may be able to offer advice and guidance on your recovery and accident claim.
Keep receipts for any extra expenses incurred in the time following the accident, such as for taxi trips to hospital appointments, medication or early private treatment because you may be able to claim such costs back in the accident claim.
Because evidence to support your claim could be lost or disappear, you should contact an accident claim solicitor as soon as you can once you’ve decided the step is right for you. An example of this is if your injury resulted from a trip on a poorly maintained pavement: one the defect is repaired there is no longer any evidence for your accident claim.
You may see television adverts for claims management companies offering accident claim services on a no win no fee basis. But please think carefully before accepting the offer because the personnel in such companies are not solicitors, rather the companies auction details of claims to high bidding law firms as though they were a mere commodity. The result is that you have no choice over who takes on your case. You could be given a solicitor with little experience. If you are worried about legal fees it is worth remembering that there are many law firms who you could go to directly who will offer no win no fee services. Additionally, trade unions often help with legal fees in the event of workplace accident claims.
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