More than compensation

Personal injury lawyers tend to concentrate on the compensation alone. There is vital work to be done along the way to compensation, and beyond its receipt. I have the experience to provide extra advice and assistance. Rehabilitation is so important and is often paid for by the insurer of the party to blame. Getting an interim payment and the final compensation cheque are vital, but making sure it is used wisely is more important in the long term.

The final payment is important but I hope you will see it is only part of my role. Personal injury compensation is not just a process or transaction, it is a task which requires understanding, advice and experience.

The media sometimes criticise people who seek compensation. What the critics forget is that you are not in this position by choice. Our law offers protection to those injured by others who have careless of their safety or breached health and safety regulations, and the only way to balance that is to seek compensation. The law is not generous, it only tries to put you in the position you would have been had the accident not occurred. Compensation is necessary, it can certainly help, but you would not willingly put yourself in such a position.

To help understand the breadth of what I can do I will tell you about a client I will call John. John was driving to work by car, and a lorry driving in the opposite direction crossed the centre line “taking out” John and his car. The most serious injury was to the head, leaving John unable to continue his work or look after his affairs.

John was hospitalised for two years, then in rehabilitation facilities for three, and now lives in his own house with a twenty four hour care team.

The case settled beyond £2million, a sum designed to ensure life long care at the best standard available. Mark acted in the case, and has since been appointed by the Court of Protection to look after John’s needs.

Dealing with the rehabilitation process, financial and care needs, and the client’s family provides a level of insight not normally available through the compensation process. This experience gives me a better understanding and empathy when dealing with the legal case, but also all the issues that face someone who has been injured.

I also act as Trustee in a number of Trusts set up for clients. The purpose of a Trust might be to protect receipt of State benefits, or it may be that a little extra help is necessary. These clients have benefited from my help as an experienced and trusted solicitor.

I do not provide financial advice, but will make sure you get it. I do provide experience and old fashioned common sense.

Do feel free to contact me.