Accident and Personal Injury

In the majority of personal injury claims you need to make a claim within three years of the accident. However, as there are protocols to be completed before proceedings are issued, such as investigating liability for the accident, collecting medical evidence and evidence of any other losses and, witness statement it is important that if you have suffered a personal injury as a result of an accident, you should seek advice as soon as possible. There are certain circumstances where this time limit may differ, our lawyers will be able to advise you on the time limits for your individual circumstances.

Every personal injury or accident claim is different, meaning the total compensation paid out will vary on a case-by-case basis. Some of the main factors that affect the amount of your personal injury compensation include the severity of your injuries, loss of earnings as a result of your injuries and any other financial damages.

Financing an accident or personal injury claim can be a major concern for those who may be entitled to compensation, with many people put off by the potential costs. 

At Jordans, we do take cases on under a Conditional Fee Agreement, also known as a No Win, No Fee Agreement. At your initial consultation, our team will advise whether you qualify for a No Win, No Fee service. In brief, as long as you provide truthful instructions and co-operate with us during the personal injury claims process, your claim will be dealt with under a No Win No Fee Agreement. Should your claim be unsuccessful then you will not be charged for the work we do. 

If your personal injury or accident claim is successful, the Government rules now state that part of the costs of the case – the ‘success fee’ – can be deducted from any damages you receive. The success fee deduction is calculated with reference to the risks of your case but the deduction is always capped at a maximum of 25% of any compensation you receive. 

It may be that it is recommended for you to take out an insurance policy to cover the cost of various expenses during the life of your case (such as the cost of medical reports and Court fees). This insurance policy must also be paid from any successful compensation. During your consultation, this will all be explained in full so that you know what to expect.

Yes. If you have started the claims process with another law firm but you are unhappy with the service and personal injury advice you are receiving, you can talk to one of our specialists who will be happy to discuss your claim and how to move it over from another firm.

Are you concerned your accident claim was undersettled? 

You may feel that it was settled too quickly and that compensation for all of your injuries and losses was not included, perhaps your claim was handled by solicitors imposed on you by your insurance company, or you never met your advisors. 

Unfortunately, in some cases, the solicitors or claims handlers instructed to pursue your claim may not have had the right skills and knowledge to deal with your claim properly. This may have resulted in them failing to deal with your accident claim with the required skill and care and this may have led you to receive less compensation than you may have been entitled to. Ultimately, this may not have got you the correct amount of accident or personal injury compensation. 

Jordans Solicitors have a specialist professional negligence team who will be happy to discuss any possible claim and answer any questions you may have. They will talk you through the process of making a claim for professional negligence. If you want to find out if you can make a claim, then speak to one of our legal advisors today.