This can be summarised as follows:

  • We will have an initial conference with you, obtain all relevant information and give our preliminary view about whether you have a viable claim.
  • If you do have a viable claim and would like to have us act on your behalf we will need to enter into a Cost Agreement with you (this is required by law).
  • We can then go about lodging any claim forms which need to be lodged or notifying interested parties.
  • The next phase is where we start to gather the evidence we need to substantiate your claim and make any other appropriate investigations.
  • We may need to make medico-legal appointments for you, in order for your injuries to be assessed.
  • We will deal with the insurance company or defendant on your behalf at all times.
  • Once we have all the evidence (medical and other) that we need we will start to particularise your claim. This involves setting out claims for all relevant heads of damage and potentially preparing a Schedule of Damages.
  • We will attempt to enter into settlement negotiations with the insurance company or defendant on your behalf, usually before the need for the matter to be litigated.
  • If the matter cannot be settled informally, we will advise you further in relation to the litigation process.