How Can You Find Affordable Personal Injury Solicitors?

Talk to a solicitor about your case

The process always begins with the claimant talking to a solicitor and sharing details about the incident that has given rise to the personal injury claim. The fees the solicitor charges may depend on a number of different factors, like the complexity of the case and the amount of time it might take to resolve it. Without a clear picture of these factors, it can be hard to work out how much the case may cost.

The best solicitors for personal injury will ask for documentation supporting your claim. If it’s a slip and fall case, for example, you may need copies of any records that the accident did happen from the property owner or an employee on the premises.

Witness statements help. Take pictures of where the fall took place, the injuries sustained and so on, and make sure you have yourself checked by a medical professional right away. Their records might also be required.

Using this information, a solicitor can get a good idea of whether you have a strong case. It’s important to talk to a solicitor as soon as possible after the incident so they can guide you on what your next steps should be. From there, they can give a rough estimate of what the costs of bringing a case might be.

Inquire about contingency agreements

Contingency agreements, often known as no-win, no-fee agreements, mean that the solicitor gets paid only if they win the case. Not only does this give solicitors the motivation they need to pursue your case vigorously, but it also relieves you of the financial burden of having to pay upfront or having to put up the money to cover your own legal fees. Of course, there are likely to be some costs you’ll have to pay to resolve the case, but choosing a solicitor that offers no win, no fee is another practical way to ensure you can get your money’s worth from your chosen personal injury solicitor.

Essentially, winning a personal injury claim results in you being awarded an amount of compensation that usually covers your medical expenses, possible lost wages, and, in some cases, the cost of your legal fees. Once the money is awarded, your solicitor deducts an amount that covers your legal fees. Then, the balance is issued to you.

Solicitors are not allowed by law to advertise that they offer contingency agreements, so it’s important that you ask them straight away if they are no win no fee personal injury solicitors. It’s worth understanding that if your case is unsuccessful, then you are likely to have to pay the other party’s legal fees.

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Ask for a timeline

The amount of time needed to resolve the case will also affect the total cost. Of course, the more work your solicitor puts in, the higher the cost will be too.

It’s worth noting that most personal injury cases are settled before they even reach the courtroom. Trials are stressful, costly and time-consuming, which is why most personal injury lawyers focus on settling before the case comes to court. If this is the case, a final payment is negotiated and agreed upon.

If the parties refuse to settle, then the entire case must go to trial.

Parties may refuse to settle for three reasons – firstly, the injured party might feel that the amount the liable party is offering is not enough. Secondly, the liable party might feel that the amount being asked for is too high. Thirdly, the liable party may refuse to admit fault.

Going to trial will, of course, extend the timeline considerably. A trustworthy solicitor will be honest with you about your chances, regardless of whether the case goes to trial or not. From there, you can assess whether or not it is worth pursuing a case.

Ask how much work you need to do

Although much of the work will be done by legal advisers such as Lalloo Solicitors, you still have a huge role in the case. Make sure you ask your legal team what they will need you to do and what your responsibilities are. After all, much of what your solicitors need to know to argue your case effectively will come from the accounts, materials and documentation you give them. At the end of the day, you are the one who was there at the time and knows exactly what happened.

Once you know how much work you will need to do, you can assess any additional costs, not only in terms of the money you’ll have to pay to your legal team, but also in terms of your own time and resources as well. If you’ve gone back to work, for example, you might end up missing a few days if your participation is needed in the proceedings.

Find out how much the usual claims are in cases like yours

You can ask for an estimate of how much, on average, victims in personal injury cases similar to yours receive when successful. This can give you a good idea of how much money will be payable to your solicitor and how much you would have left after their share has been deducted.

You can also do your own research and find out about settlements made in similar cases in the past. However, don’t rely on these estimates. No matter how similar cases are, every single one is unique. Depending on a variety of factors, you may receive much more or much less than the average. Be prepared for either eventuality.

To make sure you’re getting first-class representation that will give you the best chances of receiving the fairest possible compensation, engage a trusted team of personal injury solicitors that has dealt with hundreds of cases like yours before.

Lalloo Solicitors is a Dublin-based team of top personal injury solicitors fighting for justice for victims of work accidents, public accidents, child injuries, and other similar incidents resulting to bodily injuries and other damages. Call us on 01 6641800 and outline the details of your case so that we can start preparing for a successful legal battle.