Pursuing a claim for compensation follows a procedure which starts by the initial notification to the negligent party of the claim and the allegations that are being made against them. This opening communication must be acknowledged within 3 weeks by the negligent third party or their insurers. They must also confirm within 3 months whether or not they accept responsibility for the accident and if not, the reasons why not along with any supporting documentation.
Both parties are encouraged by the Court system to work together when gathering evidence and, for example, to use joint medical experts.
If you have been involved in an accident, it is important that you keep a record of your progress and recovery in addition to all the details setting out your out-of-pocket losses and expenses. These will be vital for substantiating your claim and proving your losses. This will also help support a claim for an interim payment and refund of expenses arising following the accident whilst waiting for the overall settlement to be reached.
It is never possible to say how long a case will take as much depends upon the stance taken by the opposing party and whether or not they concede liability for the accident and also how quickly it is possible to obtain a medical prognosis on the extent of the injuries suffered to enable the claim to be valued.
If you’ve been involved in an accident and are in need of the best legal representation in the region, then give us a call on 0800 294 4895 or fill out our online contact form. Our specialist team of accident claims solicitors are always on hand to help.
