Personal Injury Lawsuit

Making an insurance claim for a personal injury can be a complicated legal process, one thing the consumer does not want is their personal details being sold instantly after making the claim. New industry evidence suggests this is exactly what is happening, with the details fetching up to £1,000.

It has been a common practice in the insurance industry for insurers and claims management companies to make a profit from selling personal injury claims to firms of solicitors who will then attempt to get the injured person compensation. The most alarming fact is that the sold prices do not make their way to the injured party in any shape or form. One law firm has decided to address the practice head on, and to that end, Simpson Millar LLP has introduced a new scheme where the firm will offer to buy the claim from the injured person directly- cutting out the intermediary.

Personal injury solicitors have been buying the victims’ claims details from claims management companies for an uncomfortably long time and Simpson Millar LLP are tipping the balance in the favor of the victim whose interests come first, as opposed to
providing a financial benefit as a result of their misfortune.

It is a real concern as personal injury solicitors are trying to outbid each other for the opportunity to run these claims and the ensuing price war has dramatically increased the cost of referral fees to benefit claims management companies. The end result being that the claimant loses out on good legal service as many law firms are forced to place less experienced lawyers in charge of handling personal injury claims to make financial ends meet.

Simpson Millar LLP’s scheme really does cut out the middle man and as an alternative to paying a company for a claimant’s accident claim; the solicitor will pay the injured person directly. In addition to addressing the current worrying trend, the firm acts on a “no win no fee” basis and guarantees that the injured party keeps the entire compensation awarded. Furthermore, it will not be deducted from any compensation received later on and individuals will not have to pay it back if they lose the case.

Ultimately it is the injured client who has to come first, the time spent outbidding other solicitors for referral fees could instead be spent settling a case and so make a better use of resources.

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Working with an experienced brain injury attorney will lessen the burden and stress of brain injury right away. Your attorney can give you an idea of what to expect from your case financially, and what you need to do today to start getting the medical bills under control. More importantly, for most brain injury patients and their loved ones, an experienced brain injury attorney understands brain injury, is aware of the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment, and works with brain injury specialists and experts. Through your attorney you will gain access to knowledge, medical care, and support which your current doctor may not be able to provide. What makes a brain injury attorney different from other personal injury attorneys
Brain injury cases are more complex than most personal injury cases. An experienced brain injury attorney understands the elusive nature of brain injury symptoms and evidence, and has ample experience dealing with the types of cases which typically cause brain injuries, including auto accidents, slip and fall, and construction accidents. Evidence
The brain is still mysterious territory, and new discoveries are made every day. Brain injury does not always appear as structural damage in medical imaging tests, even when the consequences are severe. The standard terms that doctors use to describe brain injury are confusing and can easily mislead a jury. For instance, “mild” brain injury means that the victim suffered only a brief loss of consciousness, but the actual damage to the brain can still be extensive and cause permanent disability. The evidence needed in a brain injury lawsuit is a combination of the most advanced medical testing available and documents, records, and testimony which, when used together can paint a picture of the person you were before injury and the person you have become. Compensation and your future
The cost of brain injury goes beyond acute medical care. While you are recovering you may be unable to work, meaning that the bills are racking up. Even a good recovery may not mean that you are able to meet your pre-injury earning potential. People with brain injuries who recover well enough to live normal lives often have life-long problems with short term memory, concentration, and multitasking. Others have good days followed by days of extreme fatigue making it difficult or impossible to hold down a job. Because recovery is unpredictable, calculating damages, including loss of income, the cost of rehabilitation, and long term care is a difficult and complex process. Insurance companies will try to present your prognosis in the best possible light, meaning the least expensive outcome. Can your attorney afford to represent you?
Brain injury cases are very expensive to pursue. Brain injury specialists and experts must be hired to provide evidence and prove your case. Fortunately, most attorneys handle brain injury cases on a contingency basis, so you don’t have to front the costs. However, your attorney must have the funds to cover these expenses, which can be in excess of $50,000.00.

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