How long will it take to receive my compensation?

Unfortunately there is no hard and fast answer to this question as, depending on the circumstances of the accident and the nature of any personal injuries suffered, the time taken to achieve a compensation settlement can be anything from a few months to a number of years.

Often there will be some sort of investigation into the accident, particularly in the case of car accidents and work-place accidents, especially if the incident was serious, and it can take time to achieve full evaluation.

In certain cases there may even be a court case to determine liability for the accident and although seeking the services of a personal injury solicitor is a good idea from the outset, it may only be after a court hearing that a civil claim for damages can be made.

And if the full extent of personal injuries will not become apparent for many years, after a birth injury for example, the claim will be filed and postponed until such time that the effects on the person's life can be accurately calculated. However, in these circumstances, your personal injury solicitor will always attempt to negotiate interim payments from the at-fault party's insurer to ensure that the injured party can receive any treatment, rehabilitation and financial help needed to go forward with his or her life.

Talk to YouClaim today

Our knowledgeable legal advisors are on hand to help you 24 hours a day and can quickly determine whether your circumstances are likely to lead to a successful personal injury claim.

Once you have told us all the circumstances which lead to your injuries, we will explain the procedures you will be required to undertake should you wish to proceed with a claim, and in many circumstances, at this point, we will be able to give you an estimated time-frame for the hoped-for completion of your claim.

Call YouClaim today on 0800 10 757 95 or, if you are using a mobile phone, 0333 240 0871. You can also communicate with an advisor, via the internet, by clicking our Live Chat button, or you can simply fill in an online form and we will call back at a time to suit you.

Whichever way you to choose to contact YouClaim, you can be assured of an efficient, professional and experienced service for your compensation claim.

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