Anglian Injury Lawyers

Do I have a case?
If you feel someone else was to blame for your accident or illness, then there’s a good chance they are. You have to bring your claim within a certain period. This is usually three years from the date of the accident. However, there are exceptions to this rule, so don’t be put off making an enquiry just because the accident was more than three years ago, especially if you have only just realised that you might have a claim.

How much might my claim be worth?
Most people are quite surprised by how much an injury is worth, even for relatively minor injuries. As well as compensation for pain and suffering (General Damages), it is possible to claim for out of pocket expenses (Special Damages) eg loss of wages, medical costs, damaged clothing. If you have been off work for so long that your pension is affected, you can include a claim for that too.

Will I have to go to Court?
The vast majority of claims are settled out of Court, so please don’t be afraid of making enquiries just for this reason. Even if Court proceedings have to be issued, most cases still settle without you having to go to Court.

How long will it take?
Accident claims vary enormously in the amount of time they take. It depends on whether the other side agree they are liable, how serious your injuries are, and how long you take to recover. As a general guide, cases take 12 - 18 months on average. More complex cases take longer. If your claim involves different or unusual areas of law or very serious injuries, it can take several years. In such cases we will usually be able to obtain a payment on account to help you cope.

Will it really cost me nothing, win or lose?
Yes, with Anglian Injury Lawyers it will cost you nothing at all. Please read the No Win, No Fee and Types of Claim pages for more details.

What is the difference between you and the claims management companies I see advertised on TV?
Some companies (known as Claim Handlers) have no lawyers of their own. They pass your details for a fee to their chosen solicitors. The claim handler then has nothing more to do with you. If the solicitor appointed to deal with your claim is based a long way from where you live, you may never get to see them.

With Ail, you cut out the middle man. You deal directly with your chosen specialist lawyer who sees you face to face to help us to understand and meet your needs.

Do your solicitors work on
a 'No Win, No Fee' basis?
Yes through an arrangement known as a Conditional Fee Agreement or CFA. We always discuss the different ways of funding a claim at the first meeting.

In addition to the CFA you may be advised to take out insurance so that, if you lose, the other side’s costs will be paid. See No Win, No Fee for more details.

I am frightened of making a claim against my employers in case I lose my job
Many people who have had accidents at work are concerned about this. You should bear in mind that an employer is not allowed to sack you just because you are injured at work. You should be allowed a reasonable time to recover.

A good employer will recognise your right to make a claim and will not be unhappy if you do so. Employers have to have insurance by law so it will not be their own money.

As you have three years to bring a claim you can afford to wait a while if this is a worry to you but you should take legal advice straightaway because you just do not know what the future holds, particularly if you injury is serious.