Choosing a Credible Personal Injury Specialist

When it comes to choosing a solicitor for a compensation claim you should be looking for a personal injury specialist. The area of law that deals with claiming compensation for accident or injury is fairly specific. If you want to win your case, then you'll need someone who can draw upon relevant case history and someone who knows the ins and outs of liability.

Unfortunately though, it's not quite as simple as just choosing someone who claims to specialise in personal injury compensation.

Many different companies have different approaches to compensation claims. If you're serious about hiring a personal injury specialist, you should keep the following points in mind when making your decision:

Are their services 'No Win No Fee?'

As the field of personal injury has become more competitive, this type of service has become almost ubiquitous. Still it's important to ensure that if your claim fails, you're not left saddled with a huge fee for a solicitor that failed to make your case for you.


Do they offer a personal service?

Some companies who work in the field of personal injury compensation aren't actually law firms - they are what is known as a 'claims management company'. Effectively, they contract your claim out to a freelance solicitor, which can significantly add to your fees in the case of a settlement or successful claim in court. Preferably, you should always be dealing directly with the solicitor who handles your claim, rather than someone who simply operates a phone and passes your details on to a hired solicitor. Personal engagement will keep you in the loop and ensure that you and your solicitor are able to discuss the case at any time.

A decent solicitor should offer impartial expert legal advice on a case and personal injury claims are no different. Whilst many firms will encourage you to make a claim on the thinnest of cases, a reputable and reliable company will never raise false expectations. Choosing someone who is straightforward with your case from the beginning is vital as it helps ensure that your claim is legitimate - and helps ensure that you can get maximum compensation for your case.