If someone has suffered an accident whilst driving, working or in a public place chances are it will be distressing and if they are embarking on making a claim for compensation then they may be concerned that they may not receive any compensation.
This is a frequent concern, and it leads many people to feel that they would be better off accepting the first offer made to them by an insurer or solicitor working on behalf of the party at fault, as then they can avoid the claims process and are guaranteed that payment.
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.
It can be frustrating waiting for your claim to be resolved, but be assured that your personal injury solicitor is an expert and if they feel the claim is worth pursuing further then they are usually correct. If you take the first offer against their advice, then you are really accepting less than you are entitled to and are often not getting the apology you deserve too.
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 have grounds for a head injury claim or have suffered an injury at work and would like to make a industrial accident claim then a specialist solicitor will be able to help you with each step of the process.
