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Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards |
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No idea but I'm guessing something like the Which? website might be a good start.
They normally take a big % so choose carefully and make sure you choose a 'no win no fee' broker to avoid being lumbered with costs if the claim is unsuccessful! Good luck!  |
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards "
Just accept it was probably your own fault and stop looking for a meal ticket. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards
Just accept it was probably your own fault and stop looking for a meal ticket."
haha thanks for that informative contribution |
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards "
If you're a member of a trade union they'll have a personal injury scheme. You'll usually keep 100% of any compensation.
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards
If you're a member of a trade union they'll have a personal injury scheme. You'll usually keep 100% of any compensation.
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I'd also speak to a union for advice. You could join them and they'll support you for a prior issue normally.
Some lawyers take their own insurance, to cover their costs, should the case fail and wouldn't necessarily take any percentage of any payment either. |
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over a year ago
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards "
If you had an accident last year I'd think there would have to be reasonable circumstances why you haven't pursued this before now or at least sought advice before now, i.e long term hospitalisation, mental trauma or debilitating affects as a direct cause. Your medical records will have to reflect this. I am no expert but a solicitor will no doubt be able to give you at least 30 minutes free advice usually and set out their terms if they think you have a case. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards
Just accept it was probably your own fault and stop looking for a meal ticket."
Listen to the Eagles song "Get over it" then do it. |
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If it's a personal injury you have three years to bring a case.
A traditional union will help and put you in touch with their solicitors which will all be free.
Failing that, some household insurance policies have legal fees included
Last resort, a no win no fee. You can get "before the fact" insurance to cover their costs if you win, and the other parties costs if you lose. They usually take a percentage of any award or settlement to cover the ones they lose but it's usually capped. I think you can get "after the fact" insurance for that too for a personal injury claim.
Hope that helps
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Depending what work you do. I reccomend joining a union. I joined unite recentlly and had a dispute at work. Companies shit themselves when they know you have top legal support. Also google acas. Good luck matey and message me for more advice
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards "
Fairly sure if you watch Jeremy Kyle there will be a plethora to choose from in the advert break.  |
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OMG…another load of rubbish from people unqualified to give such advice…
PLEASE don't base any decisions on this information!!
For example:
There is a Statute of Limitations that sets out timescales within which legal action must be brought & its much more than a year!
If you win on a 'No Win No Fee' agreement the Solicitor CANNOT keep a % of what you win because his or her fees will be paid by the party that loses!! Unless of course, you agree to giving away a %-which you shouldn't.
No reputable Solicitor would be able to assess the likely success of a claim in under 30 mins unless you already have had another legal opinion & a medico-legal expert report done already OR your employer is being prosecuted for health & safety issues at work.
I'd be AMAZED if your home insurance personal injury cover allowed you to pursue a personal injury claim for an accident at work!?! You could work in an inherently dangerous profession or for an inherently reckless employer with a terrible health & safety record-something which your insurers have no control over. Insurers want to make money…not give it away. People…think!!
Go to your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau & you can access ACTUAL legal advice from there & they will be able to answer a lot of your initial questions. |
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"OMG…another load of rubbish from people unqualified to give such advice…
PLEASE don't base any decisions on this information!!
For example:
There is a Statute of Limitations that sets out timescales within which legal action must be brought & its much more than a year!
If you win on a 'No Win No Fee' agreement the Solicitor CANNOT keep a % of what you win because his or her fees will be paid by the party that loses!! Unless of course, you agree to giving away a %-which you shouldn't.
No reputable Solicitor would be able to assess the likely success of a claim in under 30 mins unless you already have had another legal opinion & a medico-legal expert report done already OR your employer is being prosecuted for health & safety issues at work.
I'd be AMAZED if your home insurance personal injury cover allowed you to pursue a personal injury claim for an accident at work!?! You could work in an inherently dangerous profession or for an inherently reckless employer with a terrible health & safety record-something which your insurers have no control over. Insurers want to make money…not give it away. People…think!!
Go to your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau & you can access ACTUAL legal advice from there & they will be able to answer a lot of your initial questions. "
No win no fee lawyers can indeed charge a percentage. Called a "success fee" it covers them for the cases they take on which they don't win. In personal injury cases any settlement or award would probably cover this too.
Legal fees cover provided by some insurance companies is exactly that. Nothing to do with insurance. It offers you access to legal advice, check your policy. Doesn't mean they'd take the case though.
A bit pointless telling the OP he won't get proper legal advice here, I'm sure he knows that!! |
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards "
Can you not claim directly from the company you work for's liability insurance?
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards "
depends on injury, time lost, earnings, and future loss
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards
If you're a member of a trade union they'll have a personal injury scheme. You'll usually keep 100% of any compensation.
I'd also speak to a union for advice. You could join them and they'll support you for a prior issue normally.
Some lawyers take their own insurance, to cover their costs, should the case fail and wouldn't necessarily take any percentage of any payment either. "
No they don't!!! I head up the personal injury department of a trade union and we do not accept claims for injury received prior to joining.
Whilst solicitors carry after the event insurance they will only take a case forward if 51% chance of success and sometimes you have to pay for disbursements which can run into thousands!
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"Had accident at work last year,any recommendations for good firms to go after compensation,what %'s do they keep? Things to look out for/ be wary of? Regards
If you had an accident last year I'd think there would have to be reasonable circumstances why you haven't pursued this before now or at least sought advice before now, i.e long term hospitalisation, mental trauma or debilitating affects as a direct cause. Your medical records will have to reflect this. I am no expert but a solicitor will no doubt be able to give you at least 30 minutes free advice usually and set out their terms if they think you have a case. "
You have up to three years to lodge a claim. |
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"If it's a personal injury you have three years to bring a case.
A traditional union will help and put you in touch with their solicitors which will all be free.
Failing that, some household insurance policies have legal fees included
Last resort, a no win no fee. You can get "before the fact" insurance to cover their costs if you win, and the other parties costs if you lose. They usually take a percentage of any award or settlement to cover the ones they lose but it's usually capped. I think you can get "after the fact" insurance for that too for a personal injury claim.
Hope that helps
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"OMG…another load of rubbish from people unqualified to give such advice…
PLEASE don't base any decisions on this information!!
For example:
There is a Statute of Limitations that sets out timescales within which legal action must be brought & its much more than a year!
If you win on a 'No Win No Fee' agreement the Solicitor CANNOT keep a % of what you win because his or her fees will be paid by the party that loses!! Unless of course, you agree to giving away a %-which you shouldn't.
No reputable Solicitor would be able to assess the likely success of a claim in under 30 mins unless you already have had another legal opinion & a medico-legal expert report done already OR your employer is being prosecuted for health & safety issues at work.
I'd be AMAZED if your home insurance personal injury cover allowed you to pursue a personal injury claim for an accident at work!?! You could work in an inherently dangerous profession or for an inherently reckless employer with a terrible health & safety record-something which your insurers have no control over. Insurers want to make money…not give it away. People…think!!
Go to your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau & you can access ACTUAL legal advice from there & they will be able to answer a lot of your initial questions. "
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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago
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I have never had to persue such issues but it might be worth checking the guidance from the Citizens Advice Bureaux: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-rights/legal-system/personal-injury/personal-injuries/ |
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