Sheldon discusses why to claim

If you have suffered injury and losses as a consequence of the negligence of another, you have a legal right to make a claim. Your claim is important. By making a sucsessful claim you will not only receive the compensation you deserve but you will highlight and reinforce the obligations placed upon individuals and organisations to take responsibility for their negligent acts or omissions. Bringing your claim will help expose the need for others to strive for better and improved standards of care and safety.

Making a claim can help towards your early rehabilitation. We are committed to working with insurers and promoting co-operation that will identify your personal need for treatment and possibly counselling to assist you with your recovery. You should not be embarrassed or feel inhibited about making a claim. Compensation is simply a means of recognising and measuring your entitlement. We will work hard on your behalf to obtain the compensation you deserve. In addition to compensation for pain and suffering caused by injury you may be entitled to payment for damaged items, out of pocket expenses and loss of income both present and future.

Your opponent is likely to be insured in respect of your claim and therefore in most cases we will be dealing with your opponent’s insurance company direct. Although we can never rule out the possibility of going to court the overwhelming majority of claims are settled by way of negotiation and without the need to go to court.