Following The Personal Injury Protocol For Making a Serious Injury Claim UK

In the Legal System of the United Kingdom, the claimants must prove their case by producing appropriate evidence in front of the court to substantiate each fact and matter alleged. It is common for a serious injury claim UK to be settled before court proceedings have even begun; nonetheless, it is a good idea to work on your case with the view that you will have to present your case before a court. To assist in personal injury claims cases, guidance has been given on how a claim should proceed before Court proceedings are issued. This guidance can be found in the Personal Injury Protocol which is set out below.

The Personal Injury Protocol:-

-       The Solicitor of the Claimant sends a letter to the Defendant containing a summary of the facts surrounding the serious injury claim UK with details of the injuries suffered and any financial loss incurred. The Defendant has 21 days to respond to this letter and pass details of the claim onto their insurance company, who then have a period of 3 periods from the date when they acknowledge the letter to investigate the circumstances of the claim and provide a liability decision.

If the Defendant insurer denies liability they will have to produce substantial evidence as to why. 

-       If the Defendant accepts liability then they are bound by that decision where the total value is £25,000 or less up and until the issue of Court proceedings.

-       During the period of investigation the Claimant is required to send the details of out-of-pocket expenses with supporting documents where available confirming the amounts.

For more information regarding making a Serious Injury Claim UK, get in touch with our experts at 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.