How much will I get?

This depends on the extent of your injuries and whether you have made a full recovery or not. One of our lawyers will advise you about the type of compensation you might get.

In addition to compensation for your injuries, you may be able to recover compensation for your lost wages. If, as a result of an accident, you are unable to work in the future, then you may be awarded a figure in respect of your future loss of earnings.

How long will it take?

This largely depends on the severity of your injuries and how long it takes for you to make a recovery. If you make a full recovery from your injury within 6 months of the accident you may expect to receive your compensation within approximately 8 months from the date of the accident. However settlement times will vary and very much depend on the extent of the injury sustained and how long you take to recover.

In cases of serious injury where there is permanent disability, it may take longer to finalise settlement of your claim. However, in this case, it may be possible to apply for an interim payment on account of the final award.

Who will pay my costs?

Sheldon Davidson solicitors are able to act on a ‘no win no fee’ arrangement. This is something that should be discussed in detail with one of our specialist personal injury lawyers. If you are successful you will usually recover the costs of making your claim from your opponent in addition to any compensation agreed or awarded.

Will I have to go to court?

We will always endeavour to settle your claim without going to court wherever possible provided that your compensation is not jeopardised. However there will be occasions when it will be necessary to issue court proceedings to recover compensation. The majority of cases settle out of court even when legal proceedings are commenced.