If you’ve ever suffered an accident whether at work, in your car or have a slip, trip or fall through no fault of your own you will probably feel pain, shock, and even anger. Once you have come to terms with what has happened you may want to make a claim and will need an expert solicitor in personal injury claims.

Most people do not come across solicitors much in their everyday life, unless they move house or get divorced. So if you have an accident what qualities and criteria should you look for when deciding who will assist you with your claim?

Expertise
Wherever your accident happened – whether it was at work, in your car or out shopping - if it was not your fault then you may be able to make a compensation claim.

A personal injury claim involves specialised law. You should check that the solicitor you are considering is experienced with this type of work. The solicitor you may have used to buy your house or help you with your divorce may not be an expert in making compensation claims.

This is important as depending on the seriousness of your injuries the compensation you receive may be significant.  For example, if you have to claim a lump sum that may replace the income you have lost for the rest of your life, the solicitor you choose has your financial security in his or her hands.

Level of service
The level of service the solicitor will give is important. After all, there is no point in hiring the best qualified and most experienced personal injury solicitor if they never return your telephone calls!.

Personality – do they listen to you?
To put your claim in the best possible light your solicitor needs to listen and have a good rapport with you. The client/lawyer relationship may last a few months, or even years in the most serious cases, before the case is settled so you should chose a lawyer that you feel in tune with.

Please remember if you are unlucky enough to be involved in an accident that isn’t your fault telephone our expert personal injury solicitors,  we can give you free advice on making a claim for compensation - Call 0800 998 1990 or make a claim now