1.

How much will it cost me to make a claim?

We will give you free initial advice.  We will advise you on the options for funding at the start of the claim.  You may have a legal expenses policy already under your motor or house insurance which will cover your claim.  If not, where possible, we will act for you under a ‘no win no fee’ agreement (ie. a Conditional Fee Agreement).  We can arrange for insurance cover to be set up backed by the RAC, so that if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay any costs.  If the claim is successful, most of our costs will be paid by the Defendant.  In some cases we may need to ask you to make a small contribution.

2.

How long will my claim take?

Some claims can be finished within a few months.  Others take longer.  For instance there may be a dispute about liability or we may need to wait until all your treatment has finished before we know whether you are going to make a complete recovery.  This will determine the point at which we are able to tell you how much your claim is worth.

3.

How much money will I receive?

This depends on various factors.  When advising you on the value of your claim, we will take into account the seriousness of your injuries, how long your symptoms last and whether or not you will make a complete recovery.  We follow published guidelines and also awards given by Courts in similar cases when advising you about how much you are likely to get.  In addition to the money you receive for your injuries, you are entitled to be reimbursed for many of your expenses and losses incurred as a result of the accident.  We will advise you about these as the case progresses and, where possible, obtain an interim payment.

4.

Is there a time limit for making a claim?

The basic rule is that any Court proceedings have to be started before the third anniversary of an accident.  If you are the victim of a deliberate injury, the claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has to be made within two years of the incident.

5.

Will I have to go to Court?

This is very unlikely.  Most cases settle amicably without having to issue Court proceedings.  If we do have to issue proceedings in your claim, we would still probably be able to negotiate an amicable settlement without the need for you to attend Court.