subject: Are You Entitled To Make A Compensation Claim? [print this page] Are You Entitled To Make A Compensation Claim?
When you have been the victim of an injury or accident for which you are not at fault, you need to know the law and that you are entitled to making a compensation claim.Making a personal compensation claim is not something out of the ordinary or the province of those determined to be awkward, it is everyone's civil and legal right.The TV adverts are right, it really is that straight forward. Both personal injury and medical negligence lawyers are apecialists in making sure that you are properly compensation for any injury or suffering you have had.Two major things that many personal injuries lawyers offer are; firstly that they will work on a no win no fee basis and secondly that if they are successful, all the compensation monies will go to you.Once again, the promise is built around "what they say is what you get". No solicitor can give a 100 per cent categorical promise that your compensation case is going to be successful, but what they can do is ensure you suffer no further losses. Any fees that you incur from your legal team should be covered by the loosing opposition when your claim is successful. But if the claim should fail, you will not have to pay your personal injury solicitor's fees. The only possible financial loss might be through extra expenses such as medical records.However if you are considering making a compensation claim you should be aware that it is not a case of doing very little and gaining a lot. If you have suffered pain then you compensation claim is genuine and should be pursued. You will be prevented from trying to claim for near misses or those injuries which have actually not effected your life in any way. For a compensation claim to be successful you will also need evidence from an injury specialist such as a doctor for the claim to even begin the process.The important thing to know is that the law is meant to protect both sides. Because they have the experience of having dealt with many previous cases, your personal injury solicitors will be able to assess your claim and offer expert advice on whether or not it would be successful. Pass the stress over to your legal team and they will take over your compensation claim.
