We have set out below some answers to common questions. If you have any further questions or wish to know more about making a claim please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your enquiry completely free of charge. Q: IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR MAKING A PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT CLAIM? A : YES. In the majority of personal injury claims there is a time limit of 3 years from the date of the accident. Children who are injured whilst under the age of 18 can generally claim at any time up to their 21st birthday. However, some accident claims have a shorter time limit so it is important to seek legal advice regarding your potential claim as soon as possible. It is better to start a claim as soon as possible after the accident so that vital evidence can be obtained to support the claim. Q: CAN I MAKE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM EVEN IF I DID NOT HAVE TIME OFF WORK? A : YES. Many people think that they are unable to claim compensation if the injury did not result in time off work or if they were paid in full during an absence from work due to the injury. However, even if you have not incurred any financial losses as a result of the accident (such as loss of earnings) you are still entitled to claim compensation for the pain and discomfort caused by the injury. Q: CAN I MAKE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM IF I DID NOT GO TO HOSPITAL? A: YES: There is no requirement to attend hospital after an accident although in many cases hospital treatment will be required. If you did not go to hospital after your accident you can still make a claim. However, it will be necessary to prove your claim by reference to medical evidence and therefore it is generally advisable to have at least a check-up with your GP if you are injured in an accident. Q: IF I MAKE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT? A: If you have been injured in an accident that was clearly not your fault then it is likely your claim will be settled without the need for you to attend court. In cases where there is a dispute about the accident or the injury sustained then there is a small chance that you may be asked to attend court. However, the number of cases that actually reach a court hearing is low as in the majority of non-fault accident claims the case is settled 'out of court'. Q: HOW CAN I FUND THE COSTS OF A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM? A: There are a number of different ways of funding the legal costs of a personal injury claim. For instance you may have a legal expenses policy as part of an insurance policy which you already have – for example, your motor policy, your household policy, or a bank / credit card scheme. If you are a member of a trade union you may be entitled to union assistance with funding. However, if you do not have existing means of funding a claim we will be happy to work on a 'no win - no fee' basis. Q: HOW DOES 'NO WIN - NO FEE' WORK? A: Basically, if you win your claim and we recover compensation for you then, on conclusion of the claim, we will charge for the work that we have done. However, you will not be asked to pay our charges as we claim these on your behalf from your opponent’s insurance company in addition to the compensation awarded to you. This means that if you win you receive ALL of your compensation without any deduction for costs or other expenses. If you lose your claim then you do not have to pay our costs. For more information about no win - no fee click here. Q: HOW DO I MAKE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM? A: Contact us. If you have been injured in an accident we will provide you with free advice regarding your potential claim. We will confirm if it is possible to make a claim and will discuss with you the options for funding the claim. We offer free advice by phone or a free, no obligation meeting and free visits are available throughout Lancashire. To discuss your accident claim with a fully qualified solicitor call us or click here and we will contact you! | 
