Accident Claims

What is Lawson-West's success rate for winning personal injury cases?

We win 97% of personal injury cases.

How much compensation can I expect to recover?

This depends on a number of factors. The primary element of damages relates to the severity of your injuries. The more serious the injury, the more money you will get. Pain and suffering damages are somewhat subjective, and will vary from case to case. You may also be able to recover your medical expenses and lost wages. If you contact us, Lawson-West, solicitors, would be happy to give you advice on accident compensation recovery and what you might get according to your circumstances.

Will I have to pay for legal fees for an accident claim?

No! Lawson-West, solicitors, specialise in personal injury claims. All the accident injury compensation claims that we run are based upon a genuine no win no cost arrangement. This means that we cover the entire cost of running your accident injury claim which will include all: - legal fees - medical fees - accountant's reports - any other expenses. At no stage do we ask our clients to part with any money and we will also insure you at our own expense (if we should not be successful) against any liability for the other side's fees. Whether you win or lose it won't cost you a penny. For further information, please see our No win No Fee page or contact us and talk to one of our personal injury solicitors or lawyers.

Will I have to go to court if I claim compensation for an injury?

Probably not.

If the injury claim is valid, your Opponent's Insurers will want to settle without the need for filing a lawsuit.

However, if the insurance company thinks the injury claim is not valid, then they will refuse to settle and your solicitors will have to file legal proceedings.

Can the owner of a property be liable for an injury claim resulting from an accident even if he or she did not know about the danger?

Yes.

If you would like further advice specific to your accident, please call us and speak to one of our Personal Injury specialist solicitors or lawyers today.

What is the legal definition of a 'dangerous condition'?

A dangerous condition is any condition that a reasonable person would consider to be potentially harmful.

What type of injury cases do Lawson-West solicitors handle?

We handle all types of injury cases, including car accidents, accidents in public places and accidents at work. We also handle industrial illnesses including asbestos-related diseases, clinical and medical negligence and product liability claims.

Please call one of our Personal Injury specialist solicitors or lawyers today for advice.

What compensation am I entitled to if I am injured?

You are entitled to compensation for your injuries and any reasonable financial losses incurred as a result of the accident such as:

- loss of earnings

- loss of pension contribution

- travelling costs

- care costs

- medical expenses.

If in the future you can't work because of your injuries, you will be entitled to compensation for this. If you cannot return to work or return to a lower paid job - you will be entitled to a significant sum to cover future losses.

If you are unsure as to what accident injury compensation you are entitled to claim or what legitimate expenses you can recover compensation for, we can advise.

Who can I claim against if I have been injured at work?

Usually the injury claim is against your employer.

If you have been seconded to work for another employer and are injured while you are working for them, then they may be the appropriate defendant for your accident claim.

If you are attending another business's premises as occupiers, they may be liable for any injury claim resulting from an accident.

What do I do if I've had a car accident?

• Always try to get the other driver's car registration number, name, address and insurance details. If the driver refuses to give you these details, make a note of the registration number.

• Take photos of the damaged vehicles - camera phones are great for this!

• Make a rough sketch of the road layout and show the path of the vehicles before and after the collision. It's best to do this as soon as possible afterwards.

• Never admit liability. Even if you think you are at fault, always speak to a Personal Injury solicitor or lawyer first.

• Seek medical help. You need to have your injuries recorded. Some injuries, such as whiplash or concussion, may not become apparent until 48 hours after the accident.

• Keep receipts of any expenses, such as painkillers, incurred. You may be able to recover compensation for these expenses.

• Let us know if there were any passengers in your car at the time of the accident, even children, as they too may be entitled to compensation.

What exactly does No Win No Fee mean?

When Lawson-West, solicitors, assist you with your personal injury claim, we will organise a No Win No Fee agreement so that you don't pay any expenses such as paying court fees or paying for medical reports to ensure you get fully compensated for your injuries.

This means that in the unlikely event that your case is lost, you would not pay a penny. Remember, Lawson-West, solicitors, win at least 97% of all their personal injury cases.

As Lawson-West don't get paid if you lose, then we have a vested interest to ensure you can receive the accident injury compensation due to you and you will receive all of your compensation.