Why You Should Still Consult A Road Accident Solicitor
A driver who is injured in a road accident that is not his or her fault is not obliged to claim through a road accident solicitor in order to recover compensation for their injury, financial losses, expenses or car damage. The driver can simply choose to accept an offer of settlement made by the liable party’s insurer. For the third party’s insurer, this is obviously beneficial, because settling claims early eliminates their spending on legal fees. That said, unless a consumer has consulted a road accident solicitor they may not be certain that what they are being offered is fair.
A new system for handling the processing of road accident claims with values between £1,000 and £10,000 was introduced on April 30th this year. Claims in this bracket make up four fifths of all road accident claims in the UK. The new system introduced an electronic information sharing portal so that a road accident solicitor can easily share information with an insurance company relating to a claim, avoiding duplication and saving time. In addition, the new regulations include strict time limits within which the claim must be completed.
At the centre of the new regulations was the aim of simplifying and speeding up the process so that accident victims would be able to move on from their trauma more quickly whilst spending on legal fees could be reduced. Ultimately, the biggest priority was getting compensation to those people who needed it more quickly. However, road accident solicitors are keen to underline that although the system itself is simpler now, it is just as important to consult a road accident solicitor to ensure that drivers get a fair deal.
It is alleged that the new procedure has led to a rise in an old tactic amongst insurers. Insurance companies acting on behalf of the liable party contact the innocent party offering to settle their claim early. Often the companies cite the costly legal fees and lengthy process involved in claiming with the help of a road accident solicitor and try to encourage consumers to accept early settlements. However, the insurance companies are not necessarily offering as high a settlement as might be achieved with a road accident solicitor. It is therefore more important than ever to enlist the help of a road accident solicitor.
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Published by: Admin on June 15th, 2010 | Filed under Attorneys Personal Injury
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June 16th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Its very common that other parties will try to claim 50% liability, or offer sub standard amounts in hoping for a quick settlement. Going through a solicitor helps you get a lot more information about what you are entitled too, and they are usually quite experienced in dealing with negotiations.