In the UK, personal injury claims cover accidents at work, motor-based collisions and much more.

Unfortunately, many people will end up in a situation where they may require our support for a potential personal injury claim.

Our experts seek justice for any injuries acquired at work, on the road or in other public areas and only take on cases where we think we have a high chance of obtaining compensation.

This blog covers what to expect when initiating a personal injury claim.

What you’ll need

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.

The more information you have surrounding your personal injury, the better.

Essential information will include:

  • 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

Process

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.

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.

Timeframe and compensation

Most commonly, we support clients with claims surrounding road traffic accidents. Often, we resolve uncomplicated road traffic accident cases within 6-9 months.

Cases such as workplace accidents and incidents involving slips and trips on highways may take longer.

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 cicrumstances surrounding your claim, which often require much more thorough investigation owing to the often large sums of money involved.

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.

Compensation can range from approximately £1,000.00-£5,000.00 for a straightforward road traffic accident claim but can rise as high as a seven-figure sum for injuries that are categorised as life-changing.

It is important to remember that every case is unique. Our team can advise, after receiving all evidence regarding your losses and injuries, on what we believe you stand to claim.

How a solicitor can help

You need a personal injury solicitor who is patient, thorough and experienced. 

Your solicitor can offer clarity and insight into your claim during the process, keeping you up to date and helping reduce stress during your recovery period.

Many solicitors are no-win-no-fee, meaning they will not charge you any legal expenses until you have won your claim. This gives claimants peace of mind that they will not be chasing a claim that is unwinnable, and then have to pay for it.

Get support for your personal injury claim

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