Finding an Accident Claim Solicitor
Choosing a solicitor to take care of your accident claim is a decision which is as complex as it is important. If you don’t take the time to find the right solicitor then you risk having your accident claim rejected, or your compensation significantly reduced. The more complicated an accident claim, the more consideration should be made when choosing a solicitor to act on your behalf.
It’s certainly not advisable to use a claims management company because their legal advice is not always the best. Consider why a solicitor would be paying claims management companies to buy cases like yours. Do you really want a solicitor who buys clients to handle your claim?
Instead, find a solicitor with experience and specialism in personal injury. There is no reason why you shouldn’t research law firms on their websites or by making direct contact with them. You must check for membership of at least one relevant professional body such as MASS, APIL, or the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority Personal Injury Accredited Scheme.
Once you believe that you have found a firm you can trust with your accident claim, ensure that they are prepared to see you free of charge for an initial consultation. At the consultation you should provide as many details as you possibly can about the accident and your injuries so that the solicitor can accurately decide whether you have a case for making an accident claim. However, this is also your opportunity to check out the solicitor’s credentials. Ask how many other personal injury accident claims he or she has managed in the past year and enquire about their outcomes.
After the initial consultation your solicitor should provide you with plenty of information, written down for you to take away and think about. You should leave with a detailed understanding of how much your claim might be worth, whether or not it is likely to be a success, the costs and risks associated with it and the probable length of time it would take. If your solicitor is unable to give you this basic information is not worthy of handling your case.