When To Contact a Compensation Solicitor?

Contacting a compensation solicitor may not have crossed your mind until recently, and you still may not be sure if this is the right time to get in touch.


Deciding when to contact a compensation solicitor is largely dependent on what type of accident or incident you have suffered. Injuries from road accidents or industrial accidents can be immediate, whereas long-term illness from exposure to asbestos or certain chemicals can take years to manifest themselves.

The most important thing to do is to get in touch with a compensation solicitor as soon as you think you may have a case. If there is no case to answer, your solicitor will tell you so, and if he or she thinks it is worth pursuing, they can make a start immediately, interviewing you about the accident or your work history and then beginning to research the background in order to prepare your case.

If you are nervous or unsure about visiting a compensation solicitor, then take some time to research firms on the internet, and look for cases that may be similar to your own. Talk to other people who may have suffered a similar problem, and read local and national newspapers to see how and why awards are made. This means that when you get to see a solicitor, you will be able to ask relevant questions that will help to set your mind at rest.

Before you visit your compensation solicitor for the first time, make sure you have all the documentation you need to take with you, including any notes or reports you have and any medical information such as referrals or prescriptions, so that you can show what happened at the time of the incident, together with what has happened to you since then. This will allow the solicitor to establish the strength of your case and to begin contacting other parties, including the relevant insurers, who may well decide to settle your case quickly rather than disputing it and incurring the costs of going to court.

Whatever your situation, contact an experienced compensation solicitor if you think you have a case. It is far better to get some professional advice than to sit at home wondering whether you should pursue compensation. For more information on how we can help you, please give us a call.

Click here to return to the articles page.