Always Consult a Lawyer Direct

Mr. A

Compensation £12,000.00.

Mr A was innocently driving his car in the London area when he was involved in an accident. At the scene of the accident the third party admitted liability and gave his details. As it happens so often, neither he or the third party called the police. Mr A did not do so because the third party admitted that he was to blame. The third party had given him his full name, address and insurance details. Mr A believed that this would suffice in presenting his claim to the third party’s insurers.

He was attracted from an advert in the local press to a Claims Management Company. His claim was put through them so he eventually found himself a lawyer 200 miles up North who presented his claim.

Some way down the line the insurers discovered that the director of the claims company was arrested by the police and he was advised by his solicitors to find someone else to present his claim.

Mr A was introduced to us by one of the North London firms that is known to this practice and with whom we have referral agreements.

It took us nearly three years in preparing his case and the matter was listed for trial in February 2011 this year.

Mr A was injured in the accident and his car was towed away and stored. His claim was for an injury to his back, damage and loss of his car and storage.

The claim was settled out of court a few days before trial in the sum of £12,000.00 and his legal costs.

The moral of the story is that if you are involved in an accident:

1. Take photos of the scene and damage to your car.
2. Take full details of the third party
3. Take details of any witnesses
4. Call the police
5. If you are injured, call an ambulance
6. Consult a lawyer direct. It will expedite the whole process and there is less chance of a genuine claim being hindered by Claims Management Company‘s involvement.

AAH
HAFEZIS
8th March