Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. You will receive this within 5 days of your claim being accepted by Curtis Law Solicitors.

Curtis Law Solicitors will pay you this sum upon acceptance of your claim. We hope that this payment goes some way towards assisting you at this difficult and often stressful time.

Yes. You will receive 100% of your compensation. No deductions. Curtis Law Solicitors will not take any deductions from your compensation.

At Curtis Law Solicitors we make a strong stance for Freedom of Choice. Every citizen in the UK is permitted to make their own choice of solicitor. We recommend that you exercise this right. We also recommend that you ask your insurance company or broker if they are willing to demonstrate their genuine sympathy for your situation by parting with an additionalof their fees. We're sure we know what the answer will be.

Quite simply, if you are not successful in your claim you pay nothing. If you win your claim, you get 100% of your compensation.

At Curtis Law Solicitors we have an advanced case management system. We provide all our clients with secure usernames and passwords that allow you to log-in and check the status of your claim where ever you want, whenever you want.

If you have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of someone else’s negligence, then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. If you are still unsure, call Curtis Law Solicitors today for a quick assessment.

Compensation awards vary from person to person. A similar injury to two different people may result in different amounts of compensation because injuries affect people in different ways. Having examined the circumstances surrounding your accident one of our expert solicitors will be in a position to provide more detailed guidelines of what you may receive if your claim is successful. Ultimately the level of compensation depends on the medical evidence. We can only predict the amount when we receive the independent medical report. We use this medical evidence to form the basis of your claim. When we receive an independent medical report we will then give you our informed opinion of how much your claim is worth.

Damages may be awarded for pain and suffering both past and future, wages loss both past and future loss of amenities of life and all reasonably incurred expenses and losses.

Yes. In order to value your claim you will be examined by an independent medical expert who will then provide a report with a prognosis in respect of your injuries. Once we have this we can then value your claim.

We will be able to advise you at the outset about the length of time it will take to settle your claim. In general, lower value claims can be settled in a matter of months. More serious injury claims will take longer.

The vast majority of injury claims are settled without the need to attend court.

All claims for personal injury have a limitation period within which the injured person can claim. In general, at the time of the accident, if you are over 18 years of age you have 3 years in which to lodge your claim in Court. However, there are many exceptions to this and depending on circumstances the three-year period can sometimes start some time after the actual accident. In certain circumstances, the limitation period is less than three years. If at the time of the accident you were under the age of 18, the 3 year period starts from your 18th birthday. At Curtis Law Solicitors we recommend that you start your claim as soon as possible.

No. All employers are required to hold an insurance policy that covers their staff if they are injured at work. It is your employer's insurance company that pay for your compensation claim and not your employer. If your employer dismisses you for pursuing a claim this may be deemed as an unfair dismissal. Most employers are fully aware of this and are unlikely to discriminate against you.

At Curtis Law Solicitors we understand that you want the minimum of fuss. That's why all correspondence is done simply by post, telephone and email. There is usually no need for you to attend our office.

No. Your expert solicitor at Curtis Law will deal with the majority, if not all of the paperwork. All you have to do is check the details you provide.

As soon as you send the online form your enquiry is automatically passed to our team of experienced compensation solicitors who are friendly and sympathetic to your circumstances. They will let you know if you have a genuine claim for compensation and how they can help you.

Whatever the cause of your accident, contact us for a free assessment of your claim. We specialise in personal injury compensation and are available seven days a week. Call our offices on 01254 297130 to make a no obligation enquiry - or simply complete our online claim form and we will contact you very shortly.

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