Monday August 8, 2011 at 6:19am
Have you had a bicycle accident that was not your fault? If you suffered injuries in an accident which happened while riding a bicycle you may be entitled to make a claim.
It is important that you seek out a cyclist injury lawyer experienced in handling bicycle accident cases and representing those who have been injured in such incidents.
The lawyer you may choose should be a professional looking out for your interests. Beware of lawyers with divided loyalties such as a lawyer recommended by the insurance company or a claims management company.
The insurance company for the lorry or van involved in your accident will not look out for your rights, on the contrary, they will try to settle for as little money as possible. In some cases, they will not even offer you any money unless you take your a bicycle accident claim to court.
In order to satisfy yourself that the firm you are dealing with is going to represent your interest alone, the first thing that you should ask the company is whether they are middle men, just taking your details to sell them to another firm for commission.
Most of the firms advertising these days are not professional solicitors but middle men and do charge commission, but it is important to be sure.
If the answer is yes, then it is a good idea to do more research and consult a professional cyclist accident solicitors firm.
Make sure to have all of your paperwork regarding the accident as well as any expenses that you have incurred due to the injuries that you sustained.
Even if you have not yet reported any injury, it is still a good idea to talk to a lawyer. Some injuries from bicycle accidents do not show right away. They can take weeks before they become apparent.
While you are on the telephone with the solicitor, it is a good idea to ask the lawyer what type of experience she has in dealing with your type of case. What type of cases she has handled and what level of compensation can be expected.
If you have suffere injuries due to the accident you will certainly need to get a good accident lawyer who has plenty of experience in dealing with your type of case. The lawyer should also have court experience.
In very few personal injury cases, the claim actually goes to a full court trial. In most cases, the insurance company will settle at the last minute, which is right before the court hearing commences.
A personal injury lawyer will have to have experience to get through the disclosure of evidence process and document everything so that she is prepared to fight all the way to trial.
If a satisfactory offer is not reached prior to the time of the trial, then your lawyer should be prepared to fight it out before the judge who will then award compensation.
A good injury lawyer will know how much to expect when it comes to damages based upon other similar cases and will hold out for a good offer or a judgment from the court.
Since a good injury lawyer will not be paid unless your claim is successful, she will offer you the best possible choice compared to middlemen or insurance companies who must be paid commission regardless of the outcome of your case.
A cyclist injury claim can be handled by an injury lawyer who will see to it that you are fully compensated for any pain and loss sustained. To get a good cyclist accident solicitor, contact Balinda and Co now on 0800 321 3287 and find out how we can help.