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Personal Injury Solicitors

Being involved in an accident that was not your fault can be a frightening experience. If you find yourself in such a situation, our expert personal injury solicitors can support you to raise a compensation claim.

We realise that dealing with the claims process may feel overwhelming, particularly where you’ve sustained severe, or even life changing injuries. Our solicitors take a sensitive and caring approach, making sure that you feel supported, and that you understand precisely how the claim will work.

Where your accident was caused by the negligence of another person, local body or corporation, we can help you to claim the compensation that you are entitled to, supporting your recovery, and easing the financial burden.

Many claimants are concerned they will have to appear in court; however, the majority of our cases settle well before the hearing date thanks to our team’s strong negotiation and mediation skills.

We can help with many different types of personal injury claims, including:

Contact our personal injury solicitors on the Isle of Wight

If you would like to make a personal injury claim, please get in touch with our expert personal injury solicitors on the Isle of Wight.

You can call us on 01983 527878 or email hello@gdlegalservices.co.uk, and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

Why work with our personal injury claims solicitors?

As a local law firm, we are proud of our roots, and our great connection with the wider community. This means that when you choose us, you’ll consistently receive a tailor-fit and personalised service. Our team will pay attention to the finer details of your case, as well as your concerns, and overall needs.

We have plenty of experience in personal injury law, having worked on a diverse range of claims, including those with complicated circumstances. We can draw on a panel of expert healthcare professionals to help build a strong case for compensation. You’ll receive outstanding legal advice, and close guidance through the claims process, meaning that you can focus on your recovery.

At Glanvilles Damant, we believe that accessing legal support should be easy, not overwhelming. Our accident and injury solicitors ensure to make the claims process straightforward, so that our clients feel confident and at ease.

Our personal injury claims service

Reviewing your case

Our personal injury claims solicitors will assess the details of your case, allowing you to explain the circumstances of the accident and the short-term and/or long-term effects on your health. We know that discussing your accident and injuries may be tough, however, we assure you that our solicitors will handle matters sensitively.

If we feel that you have the basis of a personal injury claim we will explain everything that you need to know, including the overall process and funding, for example ‘no win no fee’ options.

Building your claim

Your solicitor will gather various types of evidence to prove that your injuries were caused, or partly caused, by the negligence of another party. Types of evidence may include accident records, medical records, CCTV, and witness statements from you and any other parties.

We will value your claim by assessing the impact that your injuries have had on your life, both financially, and in terms of your overall health and wellbeing.

Settling your personal injury claim

We will contact the defendant by letter, stating how their negligence caused your injury, the impact on your health, and the damages sought.

Most of the time, we will be able to settle your claim out of Court, for instance, via mediation. If it is not possible to settle out of Court, for example where liability is disputed, we can guide you through the Court proceedings process.

For more information about how the process works, please contact our expert personal injury claims solicitors.

No win no fee funding

We are able to provide ‘ no win, no fee’ arrangements for most of our personal injury cases. This means if your case does not succeed, you will not pay any legal fees although you may pay disbursements (payments made to third parties on your behalf such as Court fees and medical expert fees).

Once we have an understanding of your case, we will explain the funding options, including any disbursement fees you are likely to incur.

To discuss our fees today, please do get in touch with our team.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims

What is a personal injury?

Personal injury refers to physical injuries, psychological injuries, or damage to a person’s property, caused by the negligent actions of another party.

If you have experienced a personal injury, you are entitled to raise a personal injury claim, receiving compensation to cover the impact on your health, wellbeing and finances.

To claim compensation for a personal injury, you must be able to show:

  1. the person or body responsible for your injury owed you a duty of care,
  2. they breached their duty, and
  3. that breach resulted in you suffering harm.

How long do you have to make a personal injury claim?

You have three years from the date that the injury occurred to make a personal injury claim. There are however exceptions to this rule, for example, a time-limit is not imposed where the injured party lacks mental capacity. If the injured party is a child, the three year time-limit does not begin until they turn 18 years old.

How much personal injury compensation could you receive?

How much personal injury compensation you could receive depends on the type of injury, and the general circumstances of the case. Generally, more serious and lifechanging injuries tend to result in higher compensation payments.

When you work with our personal injury claims solicitors, we will attempt to value your claim as soon as possible.

Can I claim for a personal injury if it was my fault?

In order to make a personal injury claim it is necessary to prove that your accident was the result of another party’s negligence, whether an individual or an organisation.

If the accident was entirely your fault; you will not be eligible to make a claim. However, if the accident was partly your fault, and partly the fault of another party, you may still be eligible to make a claim.

What information do I need to make a personal injury claim?

To make a personal injury claim, you will need various types of information, including medical records which document your injury, and financial records which document the costs incurred as a result. You will need evidence as proof of the accident, which may take the form of witness statements, CCTV, or any other relevant evidence.

When you work with our specialist personal injury lawyers, they will collect the information that you will need on your behalf, and provide instructions on anything they need from you. Your lawyer will build your case, and work towards securing a fair settlement.

Contact our personal injury solicitors on the Isle of Wight

If you would like to make a personal injury claim, please get in touch with our expert personal injury solicitors on the Isle of Wight.

You can call us on 01983 527878 or email hello@gdlegalservices.co.uk, and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

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