If an incident has taken place that has caused you an injury that has impacted your well-being or quality of life, then you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim.

Importantly, your main focus should always be getting back to full fitness. But that does not mean it is not important to prepare for a potential future claim, as it will require details from the moment of your injury and the period that follows.

What is the first thing to do? Here is what our expert conveyancing solicitors in Portsmouth suggest.

First steps

We encourage our clients to act as soon as physically possible in initiating a personal injury claim. Whilst the information is fresh in your head, it can be easier to build a compelling case with more chance of success.

You will need essential information later in your claim, often surrounding the immediate aftermath of your accident. This includes:

  • Identifying who you believe is at fault and the reasons for this
  • Demonstration and proof of injuries resulted from another party’s negligence
  • Potential witness information
  • Date of your injury/accident

If you feel there is a chance you may be due compensation as a result of an accident or incident, you should talk to a solicitor as soon as possible.

The process of making a personal injury claim

A personal injury lawyer from our team will have a simple chat to learn more about the circumstances that surround your claim, and if it is a case with which we can offer our help.

If we believe you have a case, we operate on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. This means we will support you in your claim and only charge a fee if we are successful.

Once underway, a personal injury claim can take a varying amount of time to complete. Whilst there are many a basis for claims (see our blog here), we most commonly support clients with claims surrounding road traffic accidents – these are resolved commonly within 6-9 months.

In cases of intricate and severe injuries, your settlement may take up to several years. This is thanks to the intricate nature of injuries and circumstances surrounding your claim.

The compensation you will receive from a personal injury claim depends on many factors. It includes the strength of your claim, the circumstances surrounding your claim and injuries you may have received as a result.

Every claim is unique, therefore so is every outcome. Our team can advise, after receiving all evidence regarding your losses and injuries, on what financial value we believe you stand to claim.

Make a personal injury claim with Andrew and Andrew

Andrew & Andrew Solicitors in Portsmouth have experience in personal claims compensations and operate on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. We provide bespoke personal service, and our team prides itself on getting results.

We are here to help, whenever you are ready. To get started, please talk to our team.

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