Last updated 19th November 2024. Personal injury compensation is nothing new. It has been on the law books in the UK for decades that if someone is hurt through no fault of their own, with someone else deeming to be negligent resulting in a beach in a duty of care, the victim is entitled to claim compensation. It is a specialist area of law which is why Legal Expert’s panel of personal injury solicitors have many years of experience working in this field. It can be problematic working out if you have a case for compensation or not, which is why consulting with the team at Legal expert is essential before you launch any claim.
Key Eligibility Criteria Claimants Need To Meet
There are other factors that point to whether you have a personal injury compensation claim. All of these, alongside making your claim within the three-year deadline, all have to be present in order for someone to be eligible to claim compensation;
- You were owed a duty of care by the defendant, such as by an employer or the driver of the car that collided with you as it mounted the pavement, knocking you to the ground
- This duty of care was breached by the defendant
- This breach caused you injury or illness
Starting your claim as soon as possible is advisable, simply because it is easier to collect useful supporting evidence for your claim. This could be photographs of the scene, witness statements as well as reports from official bodies such as the police or the Health and safety executive if you were hurt as a result of an accident at work.
Tips For Finding The Right Solicitor For Your Claim
It can take several weeks, months or even years in the case of a serious injury, to settle a compensation claim. This is why it is so important that you choose the right personal injury solicitors covering Cheshunt to work with you. Not only do you want a personal injury solicitor with experience, but you also want them to be approachable and committed to your case, no matter how long it takes or how complex it is.
All solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) but service levels can vary – and this is reason alone to spend time researching personal injuries solicitors, and whether they are the right fit for your compensation claim.
The impact the right solicitor will have on you, your life and your rehabilitation after being hurt is considerable, so it makes sense to find the right solicitor for your personal injury compensation claim right from the start.
Do I Need To Use Personal Injury Solicitors In Cheshunt?
You might be wondering, “Do I need to use a personal injury or work injury lawyer near me?” If you live or work in this area, or suffered your accident or incident here, you may assume that the person best placed to help you is a Cheshunt personal injury solicitor. But this may not be the case. It is important to choose the personal injury lawyer with the right level of experience of cases like yours over and above their location. Legal Expert’s panel of solicitors is made up of personal injury lawyers from across the UK, all with different expertise within the field of personal injury law.
Whilst you don’t need to choose a solicitor local to you, what our panel solicitors always aim to do is ensure that any medical appointments and assessments are carried out by a medical practitioner close to you where you live. This is far more convenient at a time when you are recovering from injury or looking after your health.
No Win No Fee Personal Injury Solicitors For Cheshunt
If you have an eligible personal injury claim, you may be connected with one of our personal injury solicitors for Cheshunt. Our solicitors for Cheshunt can do the following things for their clients:
- Collect evidence.
- Correspond with the defendant on the client’s behalf.
- Ensure that compensation is accurately valued.
- Ensure that the claim is filed on time.
- Explain legal jargon.
- Keep you updated throughout the claims process.
Additionally, they can offer to work with you under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which is a specific type of No Win No Fee agreement.
Here is what it means to work with a solicitor under a CFA:
- You are not charged with any upfront solicitor service fees.
- You are not charged with any ongoing solicitor service fees.
- You are not charged with any solicitor service fees at all if your claim is unsuccessful.
- Instead, if your claim is successful, your solicitor will take a success fee from your compensation. Success fees are a small, legally capped percentage.
So, to find out whether you can receive this help from one of our No Win No Fee solicitors for Cheshunt, please contact us today. By discussing your circumstances with our team, they can determine whether you have an eligible personal injury claim. It is free to contact us:
- Call 0800 073 8804
- Fill out our claim online form.
- Send a message in our live chat box to reach an advisor from our office directly.
Where Can I Learn More About Personal Injury Claims?
Claiming compensation for personal injury is a big decision for anyone to make which is why you will want to research and gather as much information as possible. This could include how to make a compensation claim to information relating to the nature of your accident and your injuries.
And you want all this information without feeling obligated or tied into making a claim with a certain company or with a personal injury solicitor that you unsure is the right match for your claim.
As well as plenty of information on our website, you can also find out more through our live chat facility or by calling us on 0800 072 8804. You can also complete the online contact form for our team to take a look at and get back to you.
When you are ready to make the decision to pursue your compensation claim for personal injury, our team is here to guide you through the steps to making a claim.
You can also talk to a personal injury solicitor before making your decision. Contact a team member who will arrange a call back request for you.
Useful Services and Contacts In Hertfordshire
If you have been involved in an accident in Cheshunt, these local organisations may be able to help;
Hertfordshire Constabulary have a police station;
Police station
101 Turners Hill, Cheshunt
Waltham Cross
EN8 8BD
Phone: 01707 354000
Web: www.herts.police.uk/Information-and-services/About-us/Police-stations
Magistrates Court
King Arthur Court
Hertfordshire
EN8 8LD
Phone: 01992 411040
Minor Injuries Unit
Cheshunt Community Hospital
King Arthur Court
EN8 8XN
Tel: 01992
Opening hours: 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week
Web: www.cheshuntmiu.nhs.uk/
For specific information, take a look at our medical negligence claim guide as well as claiming compensation after a car accident.
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