How do lawyers determine compensation?
The first method is to multiply the plaintiff’s actual damages (medical bills and lost wages) by a certain number, generally between 1 and 5 (depending on the severity of the injury). Alternatively, many plaintiffs’ attorneys use a per diem (Latin for “per day”) approach.
Do I need a solicitor to claim compensation?
There is no legal requirement to instruct a solicitor to handle your claim. Legally you are perfectly entitled to act on your own behalf and pursue your claim without the assistance of a solicitor.
What do compensation lawyers do?
Our compensation lawyers can help you claim a number of benefits, depending on your injury. We’re here to help injured individuals make compensation claims for both physical and psychological injuries and receive the best outcome to cover their expenses, including: Lost wages if unable to work.
How is law advice paid by workers comp?
Law Advice is an approved legal service provider so all of your legal fees are paid in full by the Workers Compensation Independent Review Office.
Can a lawyer help you with a personal injury claim?
If you have been injured due to a faulty product you may be entitled to make a claim. Our lawyers can provide expert advice on the prospects of a claim against the manufacturer or service provider of the product.
Which is the best solicitor for Motor Accident Compensation?
With LawAdvice it’s easy to know where you stand. Contact us for a free consultation regarding your claim. We specialise in motor accident compensation claims.
How to claim compensation for a car accident?
Contact us for a free consultation regarding your claim. We specialise in motor accident compensation claims. A claim under the motor accident scheme can result in a significant lump sum to cover past and future treatment needs, past and future income loss, domestic care needs and a lump sum for pain and suffering.
Law Advice is an approved legal service provider so all of your legal fees are paid in full by the Workers Compensation Independent Review Office.
Who is payable for financial and legal advice?
If the notice and the offer are made on the same day, only the maximum amount is payable. The compensation for the cost of financial and legal advice is payable either to the person making the claim or, if directed by the claimant, the person providing the financial or legal advice.
If you have been injured due to a faulty product you may be entitled to make a claim. Our lawyers can provide expert advice on the prospects of a claim against the manufacturer or service provider of the product.
Where can I get free legal advice in the UK?
If you’ve been arrested and you’re going to be questioned at a police station, you can find out about your right to free legal advice on GOV.UK – it doesn’t matter what your income is. If your case is serious and you can’t afford to pay your legal costs, legal aid might pay some or all of them.