The time after an accident can be stressful. Dealing with things like an injury, damage to a vehicle, time off work, it can all be a bit overwhelming. It’s not surprising that some people would want to resolve their issues quickly as possible in order to avoid any inconvenience. It’s unfortunately during this period that …
The legal procedure of making a whiplash claim in Northern Ireland can be confusing. Most people have a lot of questions and don’t know where to start. Our solicitors have over 50 years of experience helping people in Belfast and across Northern Ireland make whiplash injury claims. We pooled together our combined experience to produce …
Your Practical Guide to Whiplash Claims in Northern Ireland Read More »
We’re very excited to have opened our brand-new office in Glengormley, Newtownabbey this week! It’s a bright and welcoming environment that will allow us to meet with people who require the services of a personal injury solicitor. The new space comes with a large foyer, waiting area, several offices, as well as a big meeting …
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After a lengthy review, the Government Actuary in Northern Ireland has determined that the personal injury discount rate will be -1.5%. The change came into effect 22 March 2022. The discount rate is the percentage applied to a lump sum awarded to a seriously injured claimant for future financial losses. The Department of Justice writes …
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Some insurers in Northern Ireland engage in a deeply deceptive practice called Third Party Capture. They have been known to put undue pressure on injury victims to settle their cases as quickly as possible, purposely undermining the medical and legal protections that they should be offered. While the process isn’t illegal, it’s certainly wrong. We’re …
Many people assume that if you’ve been injured, you can simply claim for your injuries whenever you’d like. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. There are strict time limitations for making a personal injury claim in Northern Ireland. You have 3 years to bring a personal injury claim in Northern Ireland. This limit was set out …
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It’s the end of October, which means it’s nearly Halloween! Adults across Northern Ireland are putting the finishing touches on their scary decorations, while children can’t wait to dress up and go trick-or-treating. While most people have a blast on Halloween, it is important to note that certain dangers are more prevalent this time of year. …
Clients have the option to be updated by their solicitor throughout the entire claim process. You can message us with answers or queries, sign documents and attach photographs to help speed up your case. You can learn more in our app guide.
Our claims calculator can give you an idea of how we value general damages awarded for pain suffering. However, compensation may also include special damages such as loss of earnings.
All initial enquiries are completely free of charge allowing for the opportunity to determine if a claim is possible before committing. Should a claim proceed, our final bill is recovered from the third party’s insurers.
“No Win No Fee” is not permitted in Northern Ireland. However, some clients may be eligible for legal aid or legal expenses insurance.
