First Offers In Personal Injury Claims
If you have suffered an accident in the car, at work or in a public place it can often be a distressing and confusing time and if you are pursuing a claim for compensation you may be concerned that you may not receive any compensation. This concern leads to many people thinking they should take the first offer they are made by either their insurer or the other party involved, as then at least they are guaranteed some financial award and won’t have to go through the sometimes lengthy claims procedure. The fact that many claimants are thinking this, is being used to advantage those in the wrong, as they will manipulate the fear and confusion by putting pressure on a potential claimant to take a low offer. This means they often save themselves money, time and effort, but can leave the claimant with less than they really deserve. However if you do take the first offer of remuneration, chances are it will be much less than the true value of your claim, with some cases reporting final settlements over 1000 times the value of initial offers. If you have suffered loss of earning and a reduced quality of life due to an accident or injury, then this type of difference can mean you have a much more comfortable life, after the stress of a serious injury. Although the claims process can often take some time, if your solicitor advises you that continuing is the best course of action then they are usually right. By taking a first offer or settling out of court for less than you deserve, you are not only missing out on compensation which you are entitled to, you are also reinforcing the guilty party’s protestations of innocence. On the whole, if someone wasn’t protected by their employer, was the victim of a reckless driver or suffered because of someone else’s lack of duty of care, then they are entitled to receive compensation and an apology and by carrying out a claim to its full resolution this is usually achieved. If you think you may be entitled to make a personal injury or industrial accident claim then a specialist no win no fee solcitor will guide you throught the process. |