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How Long Does A Personal Injury Claim Take UK

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How long does a personal injury claim take UK? The length of time a personal injury claim will take to settle varies from case to case and will depend on the type of accident that you were involved in, as well as the nature of the injuries that you have suffered. An accident claim may also take longer to settle if it is not immediately clear who exactly was responsible for your injury as a result.

 Due to the evidently complex nature of personal injury claims and the time limits involved, we recommend that you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to discuss your personal injury claim and begin the claims process.

Does the nature of my injuries affect how long my compensation claim will take?

The type of personal injury that you have suffered and the severity of the injury will have an effect on the length of time your personal injury claim will take to settle. Not only does the type of injury suffered affect how long your claim may take, but it will also affect the amount of compensation that you may be awarded.

To help determine the type of injuries that you have suffered, your personal injury solicitor may organise a medical assessment of your injuries. This medical assessment and subsequent medical report can be used as vital evidence and will significantly strengthen your personal injury accident claim for compensation.

Depending on the type of accident and the severity of the subsequent injuries suffered, the medical report could take a while to obtain. This would therefore affect how long your personal injury claim may take to settle. In even more complex cases, it could take years to obtain all the medical evidence needed to provide a clear understanding of the full extent of injuries suffered.

To ensure that your compensation claim is as strong as possible and that you receive the full amount of compensation that you deserve, your personal injury solicitor will advise that your claim is only settled once all medical evidence has been obtained.

What is the claims process for a compensation claim?

During your initial consultation, a personal injury lawyer will ask you for details regarding the incident and injuries that you have suffered. Based on the information you provide, they will then provide you with expert advice on how to proceed with your claim and the likelihood of your claim being successful.

The defendant and the defendant’s insurance company will be notified about the claim brought against them, at which point they will need to decide whether to accept liability for your personal injury.

If they admit that they are liable, negotiations for an appropriate settlement fee can commence. In the majority of cases, we communicate directly with the defendant’s insurance company, as they are the party who provides the compensation.

If the defendant denies liability, the claims process is not over; court proceedings will be pursued for your personal injury compensation claim.

How long will it take for an offer of compensation to be made?

 

An offer of a compensation amount could be made by the defendant or the defendant’s insurance company at any stage in the claim process.

The defendant’s insurance company will often make a very low offer of compensation to the claimant before the claims process has even begun. This is done in the hopes of paying less compensation. If you have been involved in an accident and are not responsible for your injury, we recommend that you avoid this initial low offer from the defendant’s insurance company and instead use a personal injury solicitor with Beacon Law to get you the compensation that you truly deserve.

Once the services of a personal injury solicitor are used, most defendants will want to avoid the expense of your compensation claim going to court. As a result of this, the defendant’s insurance company will usually make a settlement offer that you have the option of accepting.

In some cases, it may not be clear who should be held responsible for your injury. In this scenario, it may take longer for a settlement figure to be agreed upon, as apportionment and the degree of responsibility of each party will need to be decided.

How long will it take to receive my compensation after accepting an offer?

After the defendant’s insurance company has agreed to pay out a specified amount of compensation for your injuries, the claims process tends to move quickly. In most cases, the compensation will be received by the claimant within two to four weeks after the settlement fee has been agreed upon.

You may receive partial compensation sooner than this in the form of an interim payment. An interim payment is when a portion of the future compensation amount is paid to you in advance. An interim payment will likely be made in circumstances where the claimant is left unable to work as a result of their injuries.

An interim payment may also be made if the claimant is forced to cover immediate expenses following the accident. This could include the cost of medical treatment or car repairs (in the case of a road traffic accident claim).

What if the defendant denies liability?

How long a personal injury claim will take to settle will also depend on whether the defendant accepts or denies liability for the claimant’s injuries.

If the defendant accepts liability for your injuries, a settlement fee can be reached without the need to go to court. This will significantly reduce how long the compensation claim may take.

If the defendant denies liability, however, your personal injury solicitor may continue with the claim process and commence court proceedings in order to get you the compensation that you are entitled to.

Although court proceedings can take a long time, if you have a strong case for a personal injury claim, it is worth undergoing as it may just be the difference between being awarded compensation and not.

How long does a personal injury claim take UK: Why choose Beacon Law?

Whilst pursuing a personal injury claim, Beacon Law can be your source of support and will help you recover the sum of compensation that you deserve. We understand that the process of making a personal injury claim can be difficult and time consuming. We will be there to support you at every stage of the claim process.

We provide expert legal advice for many types of claims, including injuries arising from an accident at work, road traffic accident claims, public liability claims, medical negligence claims, industrial disease claims, and many more.

Our law firm is registered in England and Wales. We are authorised and regulated by the solicitor’s regulation authority. We will provide the best service and support throughout the claim process, dealing with your personal injury claim for compensation and personal data associated with this in a respectful manner.

If you have been left thinking ‘How long does a personal injury claim take UK’, contact us using the form at the top of the page or using our live chat facility. Alternatively, you can call us directly on 03301332857.

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