Unfortunately, in life, there are some things that you just cant avoid, and personal injury is one of them. Nevertheless, if you suffer injuries due to someone elses negligence or carelessness, no doubt youll have plenty of questions in regards to where this leaves you.

 

For example, you may be asking yourself, is the best route for me to take legal action? How would this process work? You may also be feeling slightly unnerved, as the legal system can seem highly complex and without the guidance of a reputable and professional solicitor you can hardly be expected to make these big decisions. In most cases, people end up taking no action at all.

 

For this exact reason, you should certainly consider hiring a personal injury solicitor. Also, keep in mind that consulting with a solicitor doesnt mean youre committed to taking any legal action. Whether you decide to take any legal action or not, there is certainly no harm in talking to a solicitor to understand your options.

 

In this blog post, we have accumulated five of the most beneficial reasons to hire a personal injury solicitor and how this can help you to move forward with your case. Read on to find out more.

 

Why is seeing a personal injury solicitor so important?

Before we begin, you may be wondering what a personal injury claim actually consists of and what a personal injury lawyer can do for you. Equity is the foundation of the legal system in the UK. If a person has caused physical or pecuniary (financial) injury to you, then this situation should be dealt with as fairly as possible. The premise of personal injury law is very much based on fairness and to right any wrongs that have been caused.

 

Claimant lawyers work on the behalf of the injured party, whilst the defendant-lawyer will operate on behalf of the party accused of causing the injury. Many defendants have insurance to pay personal injury claims. In some circumstances (e.g. employers) the defendant must have insurance by law. When the defendant is insured against the claim, the insurer will respond to the claim themselves or instruct solicitors to represent the defendant.

 

What can a personal injury solicitor do for me?

A personal injury solicitor will start by talking about the circumstances of the accident and forming a view as to whether a claim is likely to be successful. If it looks like a case has reasonable prospects of success they will collect together the paperwork to support the claim. They will prepare documents to support the claim and to establish the extent of injuries and the values of losses and expenses.

 

They will look over medical notes and instruct an appropriate Doctor to prepare an expert report. Defendants will try and reduce the liability and compensation due to the client by trying to show that the claimant was partly to blame for the accident. They will aim to decrease the amount of compensation that will be paid out. The claim may be resolved by reaching an agreement with the defendants or through court proceedings.

 

A personal injury solicitor will have exceptionally strong people management skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of people. It’s also essential that a personal injury solicitor is genuinely empathetic and shows a genuine interest in resolving the issues of a client.

 

Valuable expertise and knowledge

A personal injury solicitor will understand the vulnerability you may be feeling at what is no doubt a highly stressful and unpleasant time for you. Ultimately, you are injured and could very well be entitled to compensation for damages. Some of the most common concerns people have include:

• Will you have to pay legal costs and how much will they be?
• Questions regarding the legal process such as how long will it take? And what kind of compensation you can expect?
• You may be concerned about whether or not you will be able to work while you are in recovery or even after your recovery at all?
• Will you need the aid of medical experts to prove your claim?

A personal injury lawyer will have dealt with hundreds of cases ranging from minor injuries to serious injuries and fatalities and will fully understand the questions, concerns and needs you may have. Above all else, they will understand the nuances of personal injury law as well as previous similar claims and insurance company strategies. This is the kind of knowledge and expertise you require to emerge with the compensation you rightfully deserve.

 

Clarity and peace of mind

Using the services of a personal injury lawyer is integral, especially at such a trying time in your life. Perhaps youve lost wages, you are perhaps dealing with mental, physical and emotional pain. You may need help with applying for benefits, in addition to this, you may be facing expenses that you cant afford. It certainly wouldnt do any harm to have a trained legal professional by your side to offer some support and much needed peace of mind.

 

An objective viewpoint

When youve experienced the misfortune of being involved in an accident, you can feel very emotionally involved and your judgment could potentially be clouded. With this in mind, the chances are you ‘re not going to be overly objective. However, a solicitor has no personal stake in the case. Moreover, they will be able to help you in giving you the best possible advice for your personal case.

 

Saves you precious time

Chances are, you already have enough on your plate. Trying to take on legal action alone can be extremely daunting. However, if you hire a personal injury solicitor, they will be able to spend adequate time building up your case. Theyll review all the evidence, ranging from anything from police reports, medical records or witness accounts and much more.

 

An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to obtain such evidence thanks to their vast professional experience. This will save you a great deal of time. In addition to this, it’s going to be difficult to negotiate a fair settlement without the appropriate knowledge and evidence. In turn, you may not know how to go about accumulating this information which is completely necessary for bolstering your case and giving you better leverage for negotiations. An experienced legal professional will be able to skillfully examine the technical aspects of the case and provide the best possible support.

 

They will protect your interests

A personal injury solicitor is there to protect your personal interests when negotiating with insurance companies. Insurance companies are always going to try to protect their bottom line and dont necessarily have your best interests at heart. A claimant personal injury solicitor however does. Solicitors have plenty of experience of dealing with insurance companies and know wont be easily confused by any tactics. Hiring a solicitor will ensure that you have someone looking out for your rights.

 

Seeking quality legal counsel will help you understand the risk factors that can potentially arise in taking on legal proceedings. Consulting with a solicitor about your case will allow you to ask the necessary questions and get reliable, impartial answers that will help guide the decisions you need to make. Your solicitor can help you decipher if you have a viable case and determine what rights you have. At this point, it may determine that you dont have a case. If this is the case, you will save yourself a great deal of unnecessary stress and time by having a professional advise you.

 

Here at Catherine Higgins Law, we provide guidance on all legal matters, anything from asbestos claims to conveyancing to probate, we’ve got you covered.

 

Have you had an accident? If so you may be entitled to compensation. Here at Catherine Higgins Law based in Liverpool, we understand that any injury can be stressful and unpleasant to deal with. With this in mind using a reputable and professional personal injury solicitor can assist you in handling your claim, this will make a huge difference in helping you with the process. If you are looking to find a solicitor get in touch with our team to find out more about the legal services we provide and what we can do for you. We will be on hand to make sure you get the outcome you deserve.