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Posted on: 18 Jun 2020

Do Car Accident Claims Go to Court?

Most car accident claims are settled out of Court, often because the evidence of fault (liability) is clear or it’s not in the other party’s interests to dispute a claim.

Posted on: 04 Jun 2020

Motorcycle Accident – How Much Compensation Can I Claim?

The amount of compensation you can claim because of a motorcycle accident will depend on how serious your injuries are, and your financial losses such as lost earnings. Motorcycle accidents can result in life-changing injuries so it’s important that you get the help and rehabilitation you need as quickly as possible.

Posted on: 16 Apr 2020

Personal Injury Claim Time Limit FAQs

As Serious Injury Solicitors we’re often asked very similar questions by people who don’t know if they can still make a personal injury claim a long time after they were injured in an accident. So below we provide answers to some of these frequently asked questions.

Posted on: 11 Mar 2020

How Long Does a Fatal Accident Claim Take to Settle?

It can take several years for any fatal accident claim to settle, particularly if the circumstances around the case are complex. Although your Personal Injury Solicitor will always aim to ensure the process is completed as quickly as possible, it’s important that time is spent carrying out thorough, comprehensive investigations.

Posted on: 25 Feb 2020

Accident Claims - How Long to Get Compensation?

In a straightforward accident claim, where fault (liability) is admitted, it should take between 4 and 9 months to receive compensation. However, a more complex case, such as one where the other party denies liability for your accident, often take longer to resolve.

Posted on: 22 Nov 2019

How is Compensation Calculated in a Fatal Accident Claim?

The circumstances surrounding every fatal accident claim will be different, so the amount of compensation that could be awarded depends on the specifics of each case - in particular, the nature of your relationship with the deceased.

Posted on: 12 Nov 2019

Medical Assessments in Personal Injury Claims Explained

If you’re claiming personal injury compensation for an accident, your Personal Injury Solicitor will need to know the full extent of your medical condition so the value of your claim can be assessed correctly.

Posted on: 16 Oct 2019

Who is at Fault in a Car Accident?

Determining who is at fault in a car accident is vital if you wish to claim compensation, but in many cases, this can be complex. So you need to consider whether the other driver made a mistake or breached the Highway Code in any way.

Posted on: 01 Oct 2019

How Long Does a Personal Injury Claim Take to Go to Court?

If no agreement can be reached on who’s to blame for an accident that caused a personal injury, or if your claim can’t be resolved before the third anniversary of the accident, it’ll be necessary to settle the case in Court.

Posted on: 25 Sept 2019

How to Claim Compensation for a Fatal Accident

If you’ve lost a family member or friend in an accident - whether it was at work, in a public place, or a result of a road accident - starting a claim for compensation is not likely to be the first thing on your mind. You may understandably feel overwhelmed by the thought of going through the claims process while you’re grieving but making a claim can provide financial security to those who are left behind.

Posted on: 08 Aug 2019

How Many Personal Injury Claims Go to Court in the UK?

Only around 3% of personal injury claims, in the UK, reach trial according to figures from the Ministry of Justice (Apr – June 2021). A trial is where a judge will look at the facts around a case, examine the evidence and decide the outcome of a case in court.

Posted on: 26 Jun 2019

How Long Does it take to Get Personal Injury Compensation?

All claims are different so it’s impossible to give a definitive answer to this question, but once you’ve accepted a compensation settlement offer, the money will probably arrive in 2 to 4 weeks.

Posted on: 31 May 2019

Amputation Compensation Payouts Guide

In this guide, we show the amounts of compensation awarded for amputation or loss of limb in personal injury claims in the UK. In most amputation claims when compensation is paid out, the award has two parts, compensation for General Damages and also for Special Damages which we explain below.

Posted on: 16 May 2019

Amounts of Compensation Awarded in Car Accident Claims

The amount of compensation you receive in a successful car accident claim will usually reflect the extent of the personal injuries you’ve suffered. This generally means that the more severe your injuries, the higher the amount of compensation you’d expect to receive.

Posted on: 18 Apr 2019

What to Do if You’re Injured in a Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident can be a frightening and unnerving experience. But if the accident wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to compensation, and the success of your claim may hinge on you taking the right steps immediately afterwards.

Posted on: 20 Feb 2019

How Long Does a Personal Injury Claim take to Settle?

Every personal injury claim is individual and no two cases ever run exactly the same. This article outlines some of the different factors that influence how long an injury claim will take to settle in England or Wales.

Posted on: 15 Feb 2019

The Personal Injury Claims Process Explained

These are the general steps involved which are part of the personal injury claims process when making a personal injury claim with compensation in excess of £25,000 rather than a fast-track claim which is a claim which falls below the £25,000 threshold. Please note that all personal injury cases are different, so the following is only a general guide to the personal injury claims process.

Posted on: 12 Jul 2016

Guide to Soft Tissue Injuries

With former Justice Secretary, Jack Straw, recently speaking out against the personal injury industry and claiming that a "compensation culture" exists in the UK, Nicola Hardy, a Senior Associate Solicitor at Simpson Millar explains, soft tissue injuries are an area that has come under particular scrutiny from officials.

Posted on: 11 Dec 2012

Most Common Accidents in the UK Construction Industry

With around 2 million people working in the construction industry it’s no wonder that when an accident at work occurs, the injuries are often serious or even fatal.