If you or somebody you love has been injured in an accident, the importance of seeking out legitimate legal advice cannot be overstated.
You need to know where you or your loved one stands legally, and whether or not you or they are even eligible for compensation. If you are considering making a claim, then we welcome you to discuss your accident with us for free and with no obligation, so that you may establish the facts and make an informed decision about whether or not to claim.
Advice from Citizens Advice
If you would rather get general information about personal injuries and the law, then you could check out Citizens Advice. Citizens Advice is a network of 316 charities who are dedicated to helping consumers in the United Kingdom access free information. While they cannot offer you independent advice on accidents, the information they have published with regards to personal injuries is valuable for basic research and legal rights.
Advice on accidents from Accident Advice Helpline
You can call Accident Advice Helpline for legitimate advice on accidents. Their helpline is staffed by experienced and compassionate claims advisors, who can help you to establish if you are eligible for compensation and also your legal rights for making a claim.
By calling, you could find out the following:
- Whether you are eligible for compensation under UK law;
- How much compensation you may be entitled to;
- How long the claims process may take (estimated);
- Who your claim will probably be against;
- What evidence will be needed to see your claim through;
- What your legal rights are as an employee;
- And much more.
With the above information, you will be in a strong position to make your claim. You will understand your legal rights better and also how the claims process works in greater detail – and you will be able to make a more informed choice with regards to making your claim.
Lawyers and law firms
Lawyers and law firms offer a free consultation for potential clients. The great thing about this is that you can have a consultation with as many lawyers as you like, providing they are from different law firms. Some people opt to go with the first lawyer they speak with, however you can get better informed by holding off until you have seen at least two. And the more lawyers you see, the better-placed you will be to make your claim.
Finally, we would make the point that not all advice is created equal. The best advice you can get is offered by law firms, because they will take the time to understand your case, so we recommend your start your personal injury claim here.
