Finding the perfect solicitor to take on your personal injury claim can be a daunting and confusing experience. There are so many law firms out there, how can you be sure you’re making the right decision?
There are many benefits to instructing smaller independent firms to manage your claim, including:
- A more personal experience
- Local knowledge
- Independent and impartial representation
A More Personal Experience
As a client of an independent law firm, you will be assigned a solicitor that will manage your claim from start to finish. As a result, your solicitor, will get to know you over time and with the knowledge they accumulate, will be able to best assist you in determining an appropriate settlement figure for your injuries.
Instructing your local solicitor will provide you with the opportunity to meet with them face to face, allowing them to fully understand the impact your injuries have had on your physical and mental wellbeing, as well as your finances. You will also benefit from a more personalised service, through which you can discuss the details of your claim by means most suited to you, whether that be in person, via call, text, email or even zoom.
Local firms like Stonehewer Moss tend not to route calls to call centres, unlike other large firms where you will often speak to a different agent each time you call for an update on your claim. We provide a one to one service for our clients and do not pass the responsibility on to call centres so you can expect to speak to a solicitor when you need one.
Local Knowledge
In some cases, particularly with public liability claims, it can be beneficial to hire a solicitor from the town or city in which your accident occurred. Local solicitors will be familiar with the area and will be able to access accident sites, in order to gather evidence and further investigate accident circumstances.
If the solicitor acting for you is local and you are claiming against your place of work or another business, there may also be a chance that your solicitor has dealt with the company in another case. In turn they might already be aware of the best people to contact who work at that company in order to progress your claim, which can help to move it forward at a quicker pace.
Independant and Impartial Representation
Seeking independent legal representation is a wise choice for those who wish to be fairly compensated for their injuries. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to try and refer their clients to one of their panel of solicitors following a report of an accident.
You must however remember that these firms will often be dealing with a high volume of claims (as they will act for the insurance company’s entire customer base) and may have business models which rely on cases being settled quickly. They therefore tend to be inclined to either focus on cases which are straightforward and of higher value, or they may even unwittingly advise clients to settle their injury claims for less than they are entitled to.
Why Choose Stonehewer Moss Solicitors?
With Stonehewer Moss, you will find specialist APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) accredited solicitors who are highly motivated to win your case and get you the maximum compensation possible. We offer free, no-obligation advice as well as independent legal representation on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning there is absolutely no risk to you.
We understand the distress and worry that an injury claim can cause. We strive to make the legal process as straight-forward and simple as possible for you, to secure private medical treatment and rehabilitation wherever necessary and to seek reimbursement for your losses.
For further information on No Win No Fee agreements, watch this short video to learn more.
Talk to one of our personal injury claims specialists
Call us on freephone 0800 434 6544 or 01606 87 22 00
