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Dispelling Common Personal Injury Myths & Misconceptions

Almy & Thomas • 17 May 2024

Many people hold misconceptions about personal injury claims and personal injury solicitors that can prevent them from making a claim. However, personal injury claims do not have to be complex, time-consuming or costly - at least not with the right personal injury solicitors.

In this blog, we’ll dispel some of the most common myths and misconceptions about personal injury claims to help you get the compensation you deserve.

You’ll have to go to court

One reason people choose not to claim a personal injury is because they think they’ll have to go to court. In reality, only five per cent of claims end up in front of a judge and these are usually complex cases. Your personal injury solicitor will be working hard to keep your claim out of court and get the right settlement. Even if you do need to go to court, it isn’t as scary as you may think and your solicitor will be with you every step of the way.

Claiming costs a lot of money

You may be concerned at how much a claim will cost and that can put off a lot of people from claiming, especially if they are already out of work. However, many personal injury solicitors such as Almy & Thomas are ‘no win no fee’ lawyers meaning you won't have to pay your solicitor any money if your claim isn’t successful. If you are successful, your solicitor will charge a ‘success fee’ out of your compensation which is a pre-agreed amount before starting your case - it is a relatively small portion of the money you receive.

I will be fired or cause my employer to go bankrupt if I claim

There’s no need to worry about losing your job if you claim because it is against the law for your employer to fire you or treat you any differently after compensation. This would count as unfair dismissal or constructive dismissal and would allow an employment tribunal to award you compensation or even order reemployment. Additionally, every employer is legally entitled to have insurance to cover the cost of compensation claims - so they will not be out of pocket.

If you need a personal injury solicitor to fight your personal injury claim, reach out to the best solicitors in Torquay - Almy & Thomas. We offer a range of services including dispute resolution, personal injury claims, powers of attorney, divorce mediation and much more. Get in touch today to learn how we can help you win your case.

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