Tuesday November 23, 2010 at 5:47pm
Most of our clients tend to ask this question at the very beginning of the claims process.
Your solicitor should aim to win you maximum compensation as allowed by the personal injury law.
The majority of people who claim compensation are anxious at having to attend court which results in them accepting lower offers rather than pushing for more by taking their claims to court.
Medical evidence is required by the court to prove the injuries you have suffered. Instructing an appropriate expert will be necessary to prepare a report. If your case goes to court, a medical report will be used to assess your compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity.
Experts range from orthopaedic consultants (who can for example, provide an opinion on a fractured borne), to consulting engineers (who can for example, provide a report on the safety of ladders).
Other aspects of your claim such as loss of income or damage to your property are set out in a schedule called a “schedule of loss”. You need to provide evidence to prove every item on the schedule, for example by providing receipts.
It is the duty of your solicitor to move your claim as speedily as possible and to get you the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.