Claiming compensation following an accident is a way of taking positive action against the harm you have suffered. Whilst you can’t literally ‘undo’ the accident, you can obtain some financial redress for your injuries, and for the other losses you have suffered.

The unfortunate fact is that you will experience the consequences of the accident even if you do not make a claim. Claiming compensation may not be perfect, but it is often the only practical way of fixing the wrong you have suffered.

A compensation claim can also allow you:

• Quicker access to treatment, helping with your recovery. Treatment funded by the other party’s insurers or through a medical agency can avoid the wait for NHS treatment or mean you do not have to pay privately yourself.
• Financial help at a time when you may be worried about income. In certain circumstances, you can receive compensation payments whilst your claim is ongoing. These are called ‘interim payments’.
• Recover money to which you are entitled – If you can establish your claim successfully (see below) then you are legally entitled to be compensated for your losses.

You should always choose your legal representatives yourself when making a personal injury claim. You have to be sure that your solicitors are ‘right’ for you and your claim. You need skilled professionals that you trust.

At Truth Legal, our team of fully-qualified and experienced solicitors and Legal Executives have the abilities to recover the maximum compensation you deserve. We pride ourselves on providing an ethical, honest service to all of our clients. We are based in Harrogate, Hull and Leeds, with a presence in York, Manchester, and London. Find out more about our team of experts.

If you have already started a claim, you may find that your case has been assigned to a law firm you haven’t chosen. This is common practice for insurance companies or claims management companies. But if claiming compensation is important to you, why leave this crucial decision to others? The quality of your solicitors can make a huge difference to the success of your claim, as well as how smoothly it proceeds.

Truth Legal can take over the handling of your claim if you are unhappy with the service or quality of your current legal representatives. Switching solicitors to Truth Legal is a straightforward process.

However, if your claim has already been settled, it cannot be re-opened. If you feel that your legal representatives did not deal with your case properly, you may be able to bring a claim against them for professional negligence.

In general, legal time limits mean that you only have 3 years from the date of the accident in which to make your personal injury claim. If you do not settle your claim or start court proceedings within that time, you will usually no longer be able to claim compensation for your accident.

Some exceptions may apply to these general rules but it is always recommended that you start your claim as soon as possible.

If you have been involved in a scooter accident and wish to know more about these time limits, contact us right away to discuss your situation.

Accidents can cause many other losses besides your injuries. Riding your scooter may have been a passion for you before the accident but this enjoyment has been affected, whether physically or psychologically, your compensation claim should reflect this.

Other losses could include damage to your scooter itself, your clothing, helmet, and other damaged items.

In general, you can include losses in your claim which have been caused by the accident or as a consequence of your injuries. Common losses include:

• Travel expenses – such as taxi fares or mileage.
• Medical expenses and treatment costs – such as physiotherapy or the costs of a wheelchair.
• Lost earnings – such as reductions in your normal income or lost bonuses.
• Care and assistance – provided by friends or family.

It is also possible to claim for losses which you are likely to incur in the future. For example, future care needs or treatment which will be required.