Description: Professional claims management company offering a first-class personal injury service to the general public.
Location: United Kingdom
Product Range: Professional claims management company offering a first-class personal injury service to the general public.
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1. Your call for help We are a professional claims management company offering a first class personal injury service to the general public by managing the claims process from initial inquiry through to final settlement... click for more Your Questions? Do I have a case? What can I claim compensation for? Do I really need a solicitor? Will I have to go to Court? What should I do after my accident has happened? Is there a time limit on making a claim? I believe I have a case. What should I do next? What will making a claim cost me? 2. Register your case now! The Accident Claimline believes that the majority of people are still in the dark about how to seek compensation for a personal injury and how they can get access to justice... click for more 3. The Accident Claimline calculator To help, we have created an online calculator to estimate the amount of compensation you could be entitled to receive. Fill the fields out below and simply press calculate... click for more
11.08.2004 Register your claim with The Accident Claimline today - Click Here Do I have a case? What can I claim compensation for? Do I really need a solicitor? Will I have to go to Court? What should I do after my accident has happened? Is there a time limit on making a claim? I believe I have a case. What should I do next? What will making a claim cost me? We can tell you how easy it is to claim compensation. The Access to Justice Bill was introduced on 1st April 2000 and is intended to make it much simpler for anyone who has been injured - either by someone else or because an organisation or company did not take sufficient care to ensure their safety - to claim compensation. On top of being able to claim for the injuries you received, you can also ask the third party (person or organisation you blame) to pay for any loss of earnings or special expenses you may have incurred as a result of the injury. The Access to Justice Bill does not apply in Scotland but we have solicitors who specialise in Scottish law and operate on our 'No Win-No Fee' basis. The Accident Claimline can explain how simple the whole process has now become. Do I have a case? Accidents happen. When they happen to us, we can usually put them down to our own carelessness or just plain bad luck. However, there are instances when it was clearly not our fault and we feel that we should be compensated financially. However, compensation is not automatic. First we have to demonstrate that someone else was to blame and was legally 'at fault'. According to the law, we owe a duty of care to each other. If we cause anyone injury and loss by acting without care, then we must compensate them. It is for this reason that drivers take out the minimum of at least Third Party Insurance and why employers also have insurance to cover them against anything happening to their employees. Your house contents policy may even offer you similar cover should, say, a roof tile blew off and injured a passing pedestrian. If you are injured and you feel that you should be compensated, then English law says you have to demonstrate that whoever caused your injury owed you a duty to take care. It may sound obvious, but you also have to prove that you have been injured, as well as be able to show that your injuries were due to the person or organisation acting without care. You are not prevented from making a claim even if the accident was partly your fault - although you may not receive quite as much as you had hoped by way of compensation. If, for example, you were a passenger in a car, which was involved in an accident - and you were not wearing a seat belt, then you would probably have to accept a reduction of something like 25% in the damages you would receive - but it would still be well worth making a claim for. back to questions What can I claim compensation for? Basically, claims for damages fall into three categories: General damages - this will represent any pain, suffering or injury you have received - and will require evidence provided by an independent doctor's report. Special damages - these include any loss of earnings or out-of-pocket expenses that may have directly resulted from the other person's (or organisations) act of negligence. Future losses - these take into consideration any losses that might reasonably be incurred in the future including loss of earnings and even loss of pension. It also covers an assessment of the cost of any future care or accommodation, treatment or drugs you may need. back to questions Do I really need a solicitor? Remember that you are likely be up against an insurance company that is extremely experienced in dealing with personal injury claims on a daily basis. The laws governing compensation are complicated and insurance companies may do all they can (within the law) to reduce the payment. To counter this and to lead you through the maze, it is highly recommended that you use somebody who knows this specialist area of the law to represent your interests. The Accident Claimline only use expert solicitors and barristers who specialise and are aware of up to the minute case law practice and procedure. Do not let the fear of legal costs put you off progressing with your claim. You are never at risk of having to pay these costs because if you lose, you have insurance to cover both your legal costs and those of the other side. back to questions Will I have to go to Court? The majority of personal injury claims are settled outside of Court. During the last couple of years there have been changes in the law to facilitate personal injury claims. The aim of the changes is to allow the general public to have easy access to information regarding personal injury claims. To focus attention on resolving disputes quickly and for compensation claims to be settled outside of Court where possible. back to questions What should I do after my accident has happened? Immediately after an accident has happened you must try to gather whatever evidence you can to support why you feel you were not at fault, i.e. witness names, photographs and if possible a copy of the accident book entry. In addition it would be useful to keep a detailed record of events, expenses and of your recovery from the injury. If possible this should include keeping receipts. Also we highly recommend you keep a record to track, on a daily basis, your discomfort and pain, as well as its frequency and intensity. back to questions Is there a time limit on making a claim? It is important to begin your claim as soon as possible - so that evidence can be considered while it is still fresh. Whatever you do, do not wait longer than three years, as you cannot make your claim after that - unless it involves children who have until their 21st birthday to claim, or anyone suffering some kind of mental incapacity, in which case the three-year rule does not apply. Additionally, you may have developed an illness after the three-year limit period, if this is the case then by law you need to begin your claim within three years of being diagnosed or three years from the time you could have reasonable known from where the condition arose. For criminal injury claims and claims arising from an untraced driver, you need to make your claim within two years and have reported the incident to the police. back to questions I believe I have a case. What should I do next? If you would like to make a claim for compensation, click on our 'Make a Claim' button, enter your details and submit them to us. Your case will be reviewed by our personal injury claims specialist and if accepted they will proceed on your behalf. back to questions What will making a claim cost me? All advice from The Accident Claimline is free. lf your case wins, only £100 for administration will be deducted from your compensation.* If appropriate your Solicitor will take out an insurance policy to protect you from the other side's legal costs should your claim fail. You don't pay the premium as it is recovered through the claims process - so there is no cost to you. * For criminal injuries claims, (assaults etc) and Motor Insurance Bureau untraced drivers claims, (hit and run etc), this is replaced by a flat charge of 25% plus VAT. This is because the claims process is very different. Clinical negligence claims will be advised on an individual basis as there are several 'funding' options. back to questions Remember, you will only be claiming for compensation that is yours by right.
11.08.2004 Register your claim with The Accident Claimline today - Click Here Your guide to making a claim How do I know if I have a case for compensation ? lf you've suffered a personal injury in the last three years, and it was someone else's fault, you may well be entitled to compensation. But how do you know if you have a valid case ? Who was to blame ? How do you go about claiming ? 1. WHAT CAN l CLAIM FOR? Accidents do sometimes just happen, but if you feel that your accident was caused by someone else - and your injury was severe enough to cause you discomfort for more then 4 weeks, you are entitled to make a personal injury claim. The types of accidents you could claim for include: road accidents (either as a driver, passenger or pedestrian) accidents at work accidents in the street or perhaps even in a shop many others including clinical negligence. did you know you can claim if you suffered injury as the victim of a crime? you can also claim if you suffered injuries as the result of an uninsured or untraced driver. The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your injuries and will include financial losses such as loss of earnings. 2. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SUFFER A PERSONAL INJURY? MEDICAL TREATMENT is a priority - your well being is much more important than anything else. lf you need to go to hospital then do so straight away, or visit your GP as soon as possible. If you continue to suffer don't forget to go back to your GP and go for any follow-up appointments or specialist treatment prescribed for you, eg physiotherapy. EVIDENCE Try to obtain details of any witnesses to your accident, such as name, address and phone number. Don't forget, if you're involved in a car accident take note of the other car(s) registration details and insurance information (if possible). If you can - take photos - eg the road junction where your accident occurred, your damaged car, your injuries, the area you fell, or faulty equipment etc. Photos can help the value of the case but are not necessarily essential. REPORT your accident as soon as possible to the right person - (either by phone and/or in writing) - eg police, employer, shop keeper, or local council. 3. ADVANTAGES OF USING THE ACCIDENT CLAIMLINE We will give free, honest advice as to whether you have a case or not. The advice is always given by experts in personal injury. There is no cost to you at all if your claim fails. If your claim wins only £100 is deducted from your compensation.* All matters are dealt with by phone and letter - there is no need for time consuming meetings. Our experts have won millions of pounds for our customers over the years. * Differs for CICA, MIB Untraced drivers and clinical negligence claims. See 'What will it cost me?' (below) for further information 4. WHY THERE IS NO COST TO MAKING A CLAIM All advice from The Accident Claimline is free. lf your case wins, only £100 for administration will be deducted from your compensation.* If appropriate your Solicitor will take out an insurance policy to protect you from the other side's legal costs should your claim fail. You don't pay the premium as it is recovered through the claims process - so there is no cost to you. * For criminal injuries claims, (assaults etc) and Motor Insurance Bureau untraced drivers claims, (hit and run etc), this is replaced by a flat charge of 25% plus VAT. This is because the claims process is very different. Clinical negligence claims will be advised on an individual basis as there are several 'funding' options. 5. EASY STEPS TO MAKING A CLAIM Contact the Accident Claimline Click Here and our helpful specialist staff will talk you through the circumstances of your injury. We will offer fair free and confidential advice about whether you have a case for a claim. Our legal experts will then assess your claim. lf more details are required, they will contact you direct. Our experts will then send you a 'conditional fee agreement', which sets out the terms and conditions. You will also receive a client care letter setting out certain legalities which your Solicitor is obliged by law to advise - this will also be talked through with you in plain English so it is nothing to worry about. If appropriate your Solicitor will take out an insurance policy to protect you from the other side's legal costs should your claim fail. You don't pay the premium as it is recovered through the claims process - so there is no cost to you. Your Solicitor will organise the collection of evidence to support your claim, medical reports, witness statements and so on - all at no cost to you. Your Solicitor will try to reach an agreement with the other side as quickly as possible, whilst at the same time ensuring the best possible award for you.You will be kept informed about the progress of your case throughout. Most cases are settled before they go to Court, but even if your case has to go to Court, it's very rare for you to attend. If your case is successful you will receive a cheque for your compensation less the £100 admin fee* If your case is unsuccessful or not accepted - you pay nothing at all. * For criminal injuries claims, (assaults etc) and Motor Insurance Bureau untraced drivers claims, (hit and run etc), this is replaced by a flat charge of 25% plus VAT. This is because the claims process is very different. Clinical negligence claims will be advised on an individual basis as there are several 'funding' options. Register your claim with The Accident Claimline today -