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How To Make A Personal Injury Claim

Almy and Thomas Solicitors • 21 September 2022

A personal injury can occur at any time in any place, and can often have a big impact on your life, whether the accident is your fault or not. Most of the time it can result in a loss of income, or have a permanent impact on your life that will affect your body or mind going forward. That is why many people seek to make a personal injury claim when in this situation, to ease the burden and the impact on their life.

Here at Almy & Thomas, we can help with your accident and personal injury claims, helping you to get the compensation you are entitled to. Here is more on how to make a personal injury claim.

Types Of Claim

You can get compensation for your injury by making a claim, but before that, there are a few options which are typically cheaper and take less effort. Making an official complaint asking for compensation may work, or you can use a mediation service to help negotiate a settlement.

If these do not work and you want to take it further, you should make a personal injury claim.

Consider Time Limits

Many people um and ah about whether to put in a personal injury claim and like most legal matters, the longer you wait, the less likely your case will be a success. If you want to make a claim, you should consider seeking legal advice as soon as you can. The most common personal injury claim is due to negligence, and that has a 3-year time limit that starts when you are first aware that you have suffered an injury.

Find Representation

You will normally need to find some legal representation for a personal injury claim, so you should be looking to find a personal injury lawyer to work with you on your case. This can be quite pricey to afford, but luckily costs can be covered using an insurance policy or a conditional fee agreement. This is where your solicitor will receive no fees if you lose your case and if you win, their fees will normally be paid by the other side.

Dispute Resolution From Top Personal Injury Solicitors

If you’re residing in or around the Torquay area and require a personal injury lawyer, get in touch today with Almy & Thomas. We operate as no-win, no-fee personal injury lawyers, so you’ll always get stellar service as our dedicated team work to make your claim a success.

You never know when you might fall victim to an accident, which can severely impact your life, especially if the accent was not your fault. So if you have been the victim of negligence or need a personal injury solicitor, call today on 01803 299131 to talk to one of our friendly and helpful staff in Torquay.

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