A word of warning to victims of road traffic accidents...
A recent study has shown that a growing number of
insurers are contacting people directly in an attempt to get them
to settle an injury compensation claim as soon as
possible.
Many insurance companies contact their customers with
tempting financial offers to settle an injury compensation
claim just hours after an accident has taken place.
Although the promise of a quick settlement may initially
appeal, it also means that you miss the opportunity to
seek proper legal advice, which can have more serious repercussions
in the future.
One of our clients was recently offered a payment by
her insurance company shortly after being involved in an accident.
She was tempted to accept their offer of £1700,
but decided to seek legal advice from a qualified
personal injury solicitor at EAD.
By contacting EAD Solicitors, our expert team ensured
that our client's claim was handled in the correct
manner. The extent of our client's injury was properly
assessed; she was seen by our hand-picked panel of
medical experts and the correct diagnosis and treatment was
given, including psychological counselling that was deemed
necessary by the doctor as a consequence of her road traffic
accident.
Through EAD, our client received a settlement of
£7,500.
Although it may appeal to settle an injury
compensation claim early on through your insurance
company, you should always seek the advice of an
independent, specialist personal injury lawyer. You are
entitled to seek your own legal advice and you do not have to
accept the insurers offer. Once you have accepted a payment from
your insurer, you may not be able to make another claim
later. Any further health issues you experience as a result of
your accident would not be acknowledged. This means that you could
miss out on vital compensation that covers future medical care,
rehabilitation, loss of earnings etc. EAD Solicitors deal
with road traffic accident claims on a 'no win, no fee'
basis and ensure that their clients receive 100 per cent
of any compensation they are awarded.
It makes sense to speak to a legal expert.