Should I see a lawyer to make a claim?

• It is entirely up to you whether you want to engage a lawyer to act for you if you have been injured or to defend a claim if you are being blamed for causing someone’s injury.
• A lawyer can help you decide whether you should make a personal injury claim or advise you on how you can best defend a claim.
• In personal injury claims lawyers often act for people on a ‘no win no fee’ basis. This means that you will not have to pay their legal fees until you have received compensation for your injury. For this reason it is often not too financially stressful to have a lawyer act for you.
• It can also be worthwhile having a lawyer’s assistance because personal injury claims usually end up between an insurance company and the claimant. Making a claim against a large insurance company can be daunting. A lawyer can help you to understand your legal rights, the claim process and keep you informed of your progress.
• Having an expert on your side can also be comforting if you are seriously injured and have lost confidence or unable to represent yourself effectively.