Personal Injuries Claims-How Do You Know If You Have A Case?
Accidents are undoubtedly a scary situation for anyone to find themselves in, but once you’ve overcome the trauma and had a moment to think, you may be considering putting in a claim, especially if the accident wasn’t your fault?
Before jumping straight ahead, it’s better to know if you are eligible to make a claim first of all. It is always better to try and avoid any disappointment or to cause any extra stress later on, so without further ado, here are some things you may wish to consider before making the personal injury claim.
It’s everyone’s right!
Don’t be fooled into thinking you have no case or if anyone tries to advise you not too when you feel differently. If you think that you may have a case, it is your legal right under law to make a personal injury claim, considering that the claim is justified to do so.
Whose fault was the accident?
You may be at loggerheads with a third party when it comes to distinguishing who was to blame for the accident, but if you feel in any way whatsoever that you are not the party at fault, it’s worth making a claim. If it’s an unsuccessful claim, but you had a justified reason to make it, no consequences will occur.
The impact of injury
If an accident that you believe wasn’t your fault has left you ill or injured, this can have significant on financial circumstances as well as emotional effects. Perhaps you are left out of work? You may need ongoing medical care and treatment or have an injury that has impacted your ability both physically and mentally, and all of those things could have a dire impact on one’s financial ability. A successful personal injury claim can help to relieve the burden of those stresses and help a victim to get back on track.
Who to turn to?
When faced with this situation you may be wondering who to turn to, a solicitor who is experienced and can put forward the claim on your behalf is the most beneficial approach to take; it takes the stress off the claimant and is more likely to be successfully won when handled by a professional personal injury solicitor.
Another way is to approach the governmental body via the personal Injuries board directly. However, this may be complicated and stressful for the claimant, and without a solicitor on board, its unlikely to be as successful with regards to results and outcomes.
Don’t leave it too late: If you want to put forward a claim, its better done sooner rather than later so that the facts are still fresh in mind and particularly if you live Ireland as they have a two-year cut-off point.
Medical assistance
The most successful claims are medically backed up, so seek medical care as soon as the accidents occurred. If you do intend on putting forward a claim, a doctor will have to fill out a medical report on your behalf, so it’s vital you have that piece of documentation for a chance of successfully wining a personal Injury claim.
