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How to choose the right whiplash solicitor
How to choose the right whiplash solicitor
While most of us tend not to consider the likelihood of becoming involved in a road traffic accident, figures released by the Association of British Insurers have revealed that over 423,000 claims are made each year for whiplash. Statistically, this translates as one in 140 people having to seek out professional advice per annum. Given that these statistics show that sustaining whiplash is not as unlikely as some of us would like to think, it is worth knowing how to choose a good personal injury whiplash solicitor.
In the unfortunate event that you are involved in a collision through no fault of your own and sustain whiplash injuries, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. Depending on the severity of your condition, you may be seeking to cover the costs of ongoing medical treatment or remuneration to offer financial protection against any loss of income you have suffered. In either case, you want to be sure that the personal injury whiplash lawyer you have chosen is able to give your case the weight and credence it deserves. How does it benefit you to seek the services of a personal injury lawyer, as opposed to any other form of legal representation?
More complicated than you think
Nicolas Jervis, Managing Director of personal injury claims specialists 1stClaims, says that: “Despite being one of the most commonly sustained injuries, whiplash is actually a very complicated issue. Because the majority of the injury is internal, a claimant needs to be aware of the right advice from the word go.”
Nicolas believes that when it comes to making a claim, experience counts. “Using a lawyer who is versed in the world of personal injury ensures that a claimant will receive that advice. A good personal injury lawyer will be able to assess the potential of a claim in the eyes of the Law and advise accordingly. He or she may suggest that further evidence from a medical professional is needed or chase up witnesses on their client’s behalf. Basically, they should do whatever it takes to ensure that a genuine claim is taken seriously.”
No win, no fee
Another benefit to using a personal injury is that many of them operate on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. This makes pursuing a claim affordable to those who might not otherwise be able to gain access to justice. This system means that a client will only be expected to pay fees if the claim is 100% successful. Sometimes, the personal injury lawyer will reclaim their fees from the losing party, leaving the claimant’s compensation payout untouched.
But don’t just take the word of the advertisers as gospel when looking for a claims solicitor. “The reputation of a good personal injury lawyer will speak volumes and this can either be researched through word of mouth or through the testimonials that should be available on their website,” advises Nicolas Jervis. “The key to any legal service should be transparency: check that there are no ‘hidden fees’ or other stealth conditions attached to any agreement.” He adds.
With one in 140 of us likely to sustain a whiplash injury at some point, a little research can go a long way to minimising the stress in an already stressful situation.
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