Claim Process
Your claim will be ready to settle when your doctors say your injuries have stabilised.The process of the claim will usually take approximately two years from the date of the accident although this may vary from claim to claim.
Settlement can be reached in a number of ways:
- Through correspondence between this office and the insurance company.
- At an informal conference held with the insurance company or its solicitors.
- At a pre-trial conference at the District Court.
- Through a Trial.
Most cases settle without the need to go to trial.
FAQ
- What Can I Claim For?
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Depending on the nature and circumstances of your injuries you may be able to claim for any of the following:
- Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
- Physical or emotional trauma
- Loss of past or future income
- Hospital and medical treatment and other related expenses including future medical costs
- Rehabilitation and retraining costs
- Travel expenses
- Legal costs
- When Do I Settle My Claim?
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Early settlement of your claim can dramatically effect the payment you are entitled to.
Indications that your claim is ready for finalisation are:
- When you are fully recovered
- When your medical advisors advise your injuries have stabilised
- All evidence has been gathered and all documentation prepared
- The process will take approximately 2 years from the date of the accident although this may vary from claim to claim
- How Is My Claim Settled?
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- Through offers
- By informal conference
- Pre-trial conference
- Trial
In the majority of cases matters are settled by way of conference. The final settlement decision remains your responsibility at all times.
- What Is A Pre-Trial Conference?
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A pre-trial conference is a meeting where all parties can discuss and explore the possibility of settlement. Your Solicitor will advise you of the suitability of offers put forward and will support you in reaching a decision.
- Should I Go To Trial?
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If settlement cannot be reached at a pre-trial conference your Solicitor will advise you on the merits of proceeding to trial. The objective of proceeding to trial is to obtain a higher level of compensation than that offered at pre-trial conference.
Once trial dates have been organised a Barrister is briefed, expert witnesses engaged, further documentation gathered, witnesses organised for attendance and further updated medical information is obtained.
The Barrister appointed and our Mr Norman will be there to assist you entirely throughout the trial.
- Legal Fees?
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Trewin Norman & Co do not charge for your initial consultation.
If no compensation is paid no legal fee will be charged for your claim.
If you do receive compensation legal fees will be claimed for at the time of settlement.
