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Personal injury litigation
Some people who have suffered personal injury caused by another party are nervous about claiming compensation because they are worried about having to go to court or the possibilty of incurring high legal costs in their attempt to claim.
This should not be a concern since most claims are settled out of court and furthermore, in recent years, the following measures have been taken which facilitate injured parties pursuing genuine claims for compensation for their injuries :-
NO WIN NO FEE
This came into effect after the withdrawal of the Government Legal Aid scheme for personal injury claims in 1998. The "No Win No Fee" system means that the claimant's solicitor does not charge a fee for his services unless the case is won in which case the fee is recovered from the other party.
Care should be taken in selecting solicitor who operates on a genuine "No Win No Fee" basis as some solicitors may deduct a proportion of the damages or some claims management companies may charge a fee.
THE WOOLF REFORMS
Another helpful development resulted from the Woolf Report in 1999. Following the report, rules were introduced to streamline and speed up the processing of claims, reduce the cost of litigation and avoid unnecessary litigation.
The solicitors involved must now observe a "Pre Action Protocol" which governs how claims should be handled before commencing litigation. Litigation must not be commenced without good cause and solicitors falling foul of this may face penalties.
If you feel that you may be entitled to compensation for personal injury please complete our Application Form and we will provide a free legal assessment of your case. Your claim will be handled on a "No Win No Fee" basis at no cost to you.
Testimonials
Cyclist knocked over by car
Mr G was knocked off his bicycle by a car pulling out of a side road, fracturing his left leg. The defendant insurers blamed him for the accident alleging he had ridden on the pavement and not given way to their car. Excalibur obtained photographs and sketch plans of the accident site and agreed with Mr G to issue his claim. As soon as the documents were lodged with the Court, the defendant insurers accepted liability and settled the claim in the sum of £5,420.58. He said:
"Excellent service – I cannot thank you enough for all the help and advice that I received from my Solicitor. No regrets choosing Excalibur Solicitors 100%."
Mr G from Middlesex
Examples of Compensation Awards for Injury Claims*
Serious Back Injury
£30,000
Wrist Injury
£3,000
Serious Neck Injury
£30,000
Serious Hand Injury
£10,000
Ankle Injury
£3,000
Serious Knee Injury
£20,000
Serious Head Injury
£50,000
*damages for loss of earnings and other losses and expenses are commonly paid in addition to the injury award and will vary in each case