Many people are deterred from pursuing a personal injury claim because they are fearful of the accident compensation claim process. If you have suffered a personal Injury due to the negligence of a third party then contact Compclaim today and start your accident compensation claim.

One of our friendly claim advisors will take the details of your accident and refer it to one of our specialist panel of Personal Injury Solicitors. They will look at all of the fact  s of your case and give you an honest assessment of your prospects of success.

Each case is different dependant on each personal circumstance. Below is the accident compensation claim process and it is important that you use the following only as a guide to the accident compensation claim process.

When claiming personal Injury compensation you must have Legal representation as quite often you will be claiming against large insurance companies. If you do not appoint an experienced Law Society accident compensation claim Solicitor you may not recover the maximum compensation you are due. The complexities and processes which must be followed will be used to the defendant’s advantage if you do not have expert representation.

The rules concerning personal injury claims are governed under the Civil Procedure rules. They are simply a set of rules which must be followed and ensures that both sides have a responsibility to meet certain timelines in the running of a personal injury claim.

These rules were introduced in 1999 and have ensured that the long delays which previously dogged the personal injury sector have been streamlined and improved.

The first part of the accident compensation claim process is your Solicitor will send a letter of claim to the third party or their insurers informing then that you are claiming compensation due to their negligence or that of their insured. It will outline the reasons why you believe they are negligent and they have 21 days to acknowledge the letter.

They then have 3 months to investigate the claim and then reply on whether they admit the claim or deny liability. If they deny liability they have to provide evidence to support their denial and prove that they were not responsible for your accident.

Under the accident compensation claim process your Solicitor will ask you for any receipts for any expenses incurred and any uninsured losses you may have suffered and will compile a schedule of damages to include in your claim

They will also apply for your medical records and agree with the third party a medical expert to examine you to assess your injuries. Once you have been examined by a specialist your Solicitor can assess the value of your claim and will consider your current medical symptoms and also any future pain and suffering you may face.

If the third party accept responsibility for your accident Your Solicitor will then negotiate a compensation settlement on your behalf .Part of the accident compensation claim process is ensuring that you are not only compensated for your present and past sufferings but also to ensure your future well being and at the same time ensuring that your treatment and personal needs are correctly assessed.

The third party will then forward a cheque for your compensation and then will negotiate with them for payment of their costs and legal fees. To start your personal injury claim call us today or simply submit our online application form and we can start you personal injury claim. Remember you will always receive 100% of your compensation and you will never pay a penny win or lose your case. We will always explain the accident compensation claim process in plain English and remember with Compclaim you are more than just a client and we are always on your side.

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