Claiming personal injury compensation: Can You Do It Yourself?

Sunday July 4, 2010 at 8:56pm

Do I really need a lawyer to make a personal injury claim?

Since calculating personal injury compensation can be very complicated, a good personal injury lawyer can help you maximise your compensation by carefully assessing all your loses and expenses including interest and by minimising the impact of State Benefits on your claim.

A personal injury lawyer will also advise you as to how the court will assess your compensation.

A specialist accident lawyer will be able to assist you in drafting a personal injury Claim Form and a Statement of your Case in order to issue your claim in court. These two court documents are very important, if you don’t draft them with care, chances are that you may not even win your case.

A good injury lawyer will also be able to help you to plan your claim where timing is important. For example, you might not know the exact date when your accident occurred or the time when your disease or illness started, such as repetitive strain injury (RSI). A specialist personal injury lawyer can advise you what steps you must take to avoid a disaster if the three year limitation period has expired or is about to expire.

If an unexpected problem comes up, for instance, the other side is your employer who goes bankrupt or dies,  before you receive the money due to you in compensation,  a good injury lawyer may be able to help you keep your claim on track and receive the compensation you deserve.

Additionally, an experienced injury lawyer can advise you on how much money, if any, you should pay back to the Department of Work and Pensions and how much you should receive for your accident claim.

How can I choose a good personal injury lawyer?

Please get a Free copy of Choosing a solicitor for your personal injury claim for information that will help you make the best decision.

Balinda & Co have many years experience and have helped a lot of people who have suffered injuries to get compensation.

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Want help with your burn injury claim? Please contact us or call 0800 321 3287 and let us talk it through.

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The information on this blog is provided as a general guide only. It is not intended to be a complete and authoritative statement of the law and might be out of date by the time you read it. It is not a substitute for professional advice which takes into consideration specific facts of each case and any changes in the law and practice. No responsibility can be accepted by Balinda & Co for any loss suffered by any person acting or refraining from acting on the basis of the information on this blog. We offer free legal advice with respect to personal injury claims. Telephone 0800 321 3287 to discuss your particular claim.

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