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How To Get The Maximum Compensation For Accidents?

02nd October 2009
By saragray in Accident claims
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Accidents are a part of life. But what do you do when a third party has intentionally or unintentionally caused you harm? The most intelligent move is to claim compensation for accidents. The severity as well as the trauma of an accident leaves one physically and mentally shattered; with such a situation a compensation claim is usually the last thing on a victim's mind. But if we think logically, it's a right of every individual to make a compensation claim to cover for the damage and negligence caused by the third party.

Accidents lead to huge expenses. A full compensation is necessary to cover up for the financial losses incurred because of the accident. The question is how to get maximum compensation? To get maximum compensation, first and foremost, you must hire a solicitor. The amount of compensation completely depends on the degree of the accident but if the solicitor is experienced, then the compensation amount is on the higher side. If the answers to the following questions is ‘yes', you definitely have a strong compensation claim case.


- Is your solicitor giving you a free assessment of the case?

- Is your solicitor aware of the no win no fee system?

- Does your solicitor prepare all the essential documents?

- Is your solicitor providing you with valuable advice?

- Does your solicitor talk to you freely and encourages questions?

- Does your solicitor believe in a hassle-free and quick settlement of the claim?

- Is your solicitor maintaining privacy of the details of the case?

A free assessment means you do not pay a penny for the services the solicitor is providing you with. It's the solicitor's headache to even get the paperwork done.

No win no fee means that the solicitor gets paid only if he/she wins the case. But under no circumstances, you have to pay the solicitor. The third party who is responsible for your accident pays your solicitor's fees.

The solicitor prepares all documents related to your case. He/she also arranges meetings with you from time to time to enlighten you with the proceedings of the case. If the claimant is physically unfit to travel, the meetings are arranged at the hospital or at the claimant's home.


It's the duty of the solicitor to use his/her expertise to provide only valuable advice to his/her client. As the claimant completely trusts the solicitor, he/she should not disappoint the client.

The solicitor must talk casually with the client while discussing the various aspect of the case. The solicitor must always remember that the client's profession or background makes him/her unable to understand the technicalities of the case, so law jargons should be clearly avoided. The solicitor should be as friendly and helpful as possible, considering the ailing state of the client.

The claimant always desires for a quick decision. These cases are generally settled out of the court. Only in a very serious or fatal case the court gets involved in the process. The solicitor must try to get the compensation for accidents as soon as possible.

Many claimants do not wish to divulge that they are fighting for compensation. In such a situation, the solicitor must respect the client's privacy. No one except for the claimant, the third party and the solicitor should know about it.

Maximum compensation for accidents can be easily achieved if the solicitor has zeal to fight the case and the claimant shows just a little interest in making a claim.


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