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Making a claim for personal injury in the UK can be very simple. But there are some pitfalls that accident victims need to be aware of.
This short video explains how to make a claim safely and without paying unnecessary charges.

Hiring a solicitor
Many of the accident claims companies that advertise on the internet have a panel of solicitors who can help you make a claim. The claims companies act as a kind of middle-man, but unfortunately this comes at a cost. You need to be aware that these firms may well charge you an administration fee for referring your claim to a solicitor. These fees can be as high as £450 and are likely to be deducted from your compensation payment.

If you go direct to a solicitor and cut out the middle-man you will not incur an admin fee.
Here at the Claims Connection there are NO ADMIN FEES -- your legal costs are recovered if the case is successful and if the case fails, the matter is closed with no fees being paid. Our service is from start to finish - No win No fee.

Dealing with insurers directly
When you have an accident, the insurers for the responsible party very often may approach you to discuss a quick settlement to your claim. They may make you an offer or enter into negotiations promising to put money in your pocket that might otherwise go to your solicitors. This tactic is designed to tempt unfortunate accident victims into an early and almost certainly derisory claim settlement. The only winner in this situation is the insurer because they will succeed in settling the claim without giving the claimant enough time to seek legal advice. If you do not seek independent advice you will never know what compensation you are actually entitled to receive. We will discuss more about compensation awards in a moment.

So beware insurers bearing gifts and remember that most of them are completely focused on saving money -- NOT paying you what you deserve.

How much compensation are you entitled to..?
This is a crucial question for most people and it is one that you are well within your rights to ask before embarking on a personal injury claim. The short answer is that we cannot say how much compensation is likely to be paid out as each and every case is different. However it is very important that you get advice from a personal injury solicitor in order to determine what compensation you may be able to achieve. Choosing the right solicitor can make a real difference to your final award. Compensation is never etched in stone, both you and your solicitor must work hard to achieve the best possible outcome during a claim.

At the Claims Connection our personal injury solicitors will help you achieve the settlement you deserve -- No costs -- No misleading advice -- No admin or related hidden fees.

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