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Your Questions Answered
Q.
Why choose Davies & Gribbin Solicitors to represent me?
A. For years, we have been one of the
leading firms in our field and have built a first class reputation through
our previous successes.
We are regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority and employ members of the Association
of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL),
so you can be sure that you will receive the highest standards of service
at all times.
With us, you will receive 100% of your compensation.
Unlike some firms, we will not deduct one single penny of your personal
injury compensation for our costs and, in the unlikely event that we lose,
you will still not be charged.
We represent more than 3,000 people each year on this
basis and have tens of thousands of satisfied clients.
Q.
Will I deal with you directly?
A. YES - when you make an
claim, your details arrive on the desk of our Client Care
Adviser, who will then call you back. Your claim will then
be passed on to one of our own legal team who will assess
its chances of success.
Beware of the hundreds of Claims Management companies
that will offer to handle your claim for you. They are simply middlemen
who charge solicitors, like ourselves, a large fee for referring your
claim and usually have no legal training.
Q.
How much will my accident claim cost me?
A. NOTHING - if your claim is successful,
you will receive 100% of your compensation and we will recover all our
costs from the other side. We only take on your claim if we believe it
has a b chance of winning.
We operate on a no
win no fee basis by way of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) so, in
the unlikely event that we don't win your case, you still won't pay our
legal fees... and don't worry, there are no hidden charges!
Q.
Can I claim if I live outside the UK?
A. YES - as long as the accident happened
in England or Wales, we can accept your claim and act on your behalf,
regardless of where you live in the world!
Note: if your accident occurred in Scotland, we will refer your
claim on to one of our associate firms.
Q.
How do I make a claim?
A. The fastest way to make
a claim is to complete our online claim form. If you would
like to ask us a question first, simply request a callback
or call us FREE on 0500 003 972.
Q.
What happens after I submit my online claim?
A. If you gave an email address, you
should receive confirmation of your claim by email within minutes and
can expect to hear from us by telephone within 48 hours on the numbers
you have provided. Please make sure you are available.
Q.
What damages can I claim for?
A. If you have been injured and someone
else is to blame, you can claim compensation for your injuries, the cost
of medical fees and any other losses, including loss of earnings.
If your injuries are the result of a car accident, your
compensation may also include the cost of vehicle replacement, repairs,
recovery and storage, retention of your no-claims bonus and retention
of your insurance excess.
Q.
How much will I get?
A. Unfortunately, without knowing the
precise extent of your injuries, it is impossible to say. However, as
an example, for clients who have relatively minor whiplash type injuries
from a road accident and a recovery of about 6 months, we are usually
successful in recovering damages in the region of £1,200 to £1,700.
A typical whiplash
injury may take up to a year from which to fully recover. In such
cases, you could expect damages of £2,000 to £2,500. In addition
we will claim any other losses (e.g. wages, medical treatment, lost excesses)
on your behalf.
See our injury compensation guide for more examples.
Q.
Who do I claim against?
A. This depends on the circumstances
of your accident. Typical examples are:
If you are the victim of a car accident, you can claim
against the other driver;
If you trip on a pavement, a claim may be made against the local council;
If it was a medical accident, you may have to claim against
the hospital, GP or dentist involved;
If you slip on flooring in a shop, then you may sue the shop
or the owner of the property where you were injured.
Don't worry if your circumstances are not listed above.
These are just examples. Claim now to see if you are entitled to compensation.
Q.
What if the accident was nobody else's fault?
A. If there is any doubt that the accident
was NOT your fault, we won't be able to help you on this occasion. In
this instance, if you have had a road traffic accident, you should contact
your insurance company and follow their advice.
Q.
How long do I have after my accident to make a claim?
A. You have 3 years from the date of
your accident to make a claim. If you were under 18 years of age when
the accident happened, you have until your 21st birthday to make a claim
for compensation (see our page on children's injury).
Q.
What if I am the victim of a criminal assault?
A. If your injury is the result of a
criminal assault, this is known as a CICA claim. We will then refer you
to Victim Support and the Citizens Advice Bureau.
These and other helpful organisations can be found on our links
page.
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