Andrew & Andrew Solicitors in Portsmouth bring considerable expertise to personal injury compensation claims and work exclusively on a no win no fee basis. Our solicitors have secured excellent outcomes for injury claimants throughout Portsmouth and the wider South region.

Here is an outline of what to expect if you choose us to make a personal injury claim on your behalf.

Why you might be making a claim

Most commonly, but not exhaustively, personal injury claims cover three categories: road, workplace and medical negligence. In fact, road traffic accidents make up nearly 50% of all personal injury claims.

Road traffic accidents (RTAs)

Road traffic accidents account for a significant portion of personal injury claims in the UK. Whether you were driving, travelling as a passenger, walking, cycling or on a motorcycle when the collision occurred, you may be entitled to compensation if the accident was not your fault. Common causes include rear-end collisions, junction accidents, lane-changing incidents, dangerous overtaking, speeding, poor signalling, uninsured drivers, drink-driving and hit-and-run situations.

Accidents in the workplace

Employers are legally required to protect their employees’ health and safety at work. Despite best efforts, accidents can still happen. If you have been injured whilst working, a personal injury claim may be appropriate. Our solicitors can review your situation and advise on the best course of action. Typical workplace accidents include slips, trips and falls, inadequate training, faulty equipment, manual handling injuries, unsafe working conditions and occupational illnesses.

Medical negligence

Medical negligence covers accidents, substandard care or incorrect diagnoses that can seriously affect your life. This applies to both NHS and private healthcare, including treatment received in hospitals, GP surgeries, health centres and at home. Medical negligence claims differ from standard personal injury claims in several important ways, and the specific circumstances will determine which type of claim suits your case. Common examples include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of serious conditions, surgical errors causing further complications, and mistakes with prescriptions or treatment.

The process

The process begins with us sending a formal letter to the individual or organisation responsible for causing your injury. We also organise an independent medical assessment, which provides crucial objective evidence about your condition. During this assessment, a medical professional will thoroughly examine you and discuss how the accident has affected your health and daily life. A detailed report is then prepared and sent to the other party.

Once the report is submitted, the defendant has the opportunity to accept liability for your injuries. If they do, you will receive a compensation offer. You can choose to accept this amount and close the case, or we can push for a better settlement on your behalf. When a fair agreement is reached, you receive your compensation and the matter concludes successfully.

Should the defendant refuse to accept responsibility and your claim is unsuccessful, you will not owe us anything thanks to our no-win no-fee arrangement. Where appropriate, or if you wish us to continue, our solicitors will keep fighting for you by presenting additional evidence and strengthening your case. Even if the claim ultimately fails, you still pay nothing.

In situations where we believe your case has strong prospects of success, we may recommend taking the matter to court. That said, very few claims actually reach the courtroom.

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Andrew & Andrew Solicitors proudly serve clients across Hampshire from our Portsmouth, Emsworth, and Wickham offices.