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If your question does not appear here please email us for a response. Alternatively you can either call us on 01756 799977 or, by selecting the 'call back' option we will call you back.
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What do I do if I have been involved in an accident? |
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Make sure that you have the contact details of any witnesses and record as much information as you can about your accident. If you have fallen, take a photograph of the defect that caused you to fall.
Make sure that your accident is recorded.
Write down the insurance details of the other parties involved in the accident and keep a record of any accident reference number. If the police attended your accident, write down the Police officers details.
It is important that you seek medical attention. Sometimes the trauma of an accident can mask the pain of some injuries, for example whiplash – an injury to the neck. Visit either your local GP or hospital as soon as possible following your accident. |
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What sort of personal injury can I claim for? |
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You can claim for physical and recognised psychiatric injuries. We will work with you and help you to claim compensation and related expenses for injuries suffered through the fault of another party. |
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How do I know if I can make a claim? |
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click here to find out if you have a claim |
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How do I make a claim? |
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click here to find out if you have a claim. |
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What are the time limits for a claim to be made? |
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We recommend taking advice as soon as possible after your accident to reduce the risk of running into any problems with time limits. Please click here to find out if you have a claim. |
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Will I have to go to court? |
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Court proceedings are necessary if there is a dispute over whose fault the accident is that needs to be resolved or if the value of the claim can not be agreed. Even if court proceedings need to be taken, the majority of cases are settled before a hearing is reached. |
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How much is my claim worth? |
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Each case is different – this is because injuries differ. Compensation claims are in two parts: injury and financial loss. Awards vary from a thousand pounds or less, in smaller cases, to multi million pound awards in substantial serious injury cases. |
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How long will my claim take? |
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If it is a straight forward case, six to twelve months. More complicated cases or cases where there are disputes can take longer. Much depends upon the exact circumstances of the case. |
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How often will I get an update on my claim? |
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If we can help you with your claim for compensation we will outline what is involved in your case and of the stages and likely timescales at which we would contact you in connection with your claim. If you have any questions during your claim, please call, write or email us. |
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What happens when I win my claim? |
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You recover compensation and we, in addition, would help you to recover your legal expenses from your opponent. |
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What legal expenses will I have to pay? |
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We have a package of no win, no solicitors fee arrangements that we can offer tailored to the individual case. There is not one scheme that applies to every accident. We are able to tailor a scheme to your needs and we will advise you on this in detail if we can help you. |
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What happens if I lose my claim? |
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If you have Legal Expenses cover, this should meet your legal expenses. If you have not and you have a no win, no fee solicitor’s charges agreement then we would not charge you for the time we have spent on your case. |
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Will I have to pay my opponents costs if I lose? |
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If there are no court proceedings, you will not have to pay your opponents costs. If there are court proceedings and you lose, then you may be ordered to pay your opponents costs. It is possible to take out insurance cover to protect yourself against these costs. We will help and advise you about your options if your case goes to court. |
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By using this website and completing the online questionnaires and forms, am I entering into a contract with Armstrong Luty Solicitors? |
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No. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the information on this website is accurate, this site is not intended to give specific legal advice to any individual claimant and the information does not form the basis of any contract between Armstrong Luty Solicitors and any person viewing this site. |
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