Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take?

This depends on whether liability is admitted for your accident. If liability is admitted then your claim will be settled more quickly than if liability is disputed. Whatever the circumstances of your accident, Barton Solicitors will fight to get you compensation as quickly as possible.

How much will it cost?

It will cost you absolutely nothing. If you win, your costs will be paid by your opponent’s insurers. If you lose before Court proceedings are issued, you would pay nothing. If you lost after Court proceedings are issued, an insurance policy that Barton Solicitors would obtain on your behalf would cover any costs you were ordered to pay. Barton Solicitors do not enter into loans or credit agreements.

Will my claim have to go to court?

The vast majority of claims are settled without you having to go to court. Only properly qualified personal injury solicitors will know how to negotiate on your behalf to get you maximum compensation in the quickest possible time. In the unlikely event that a claim has to go to court Barton solicitors will be there holding your hand all the way.

How much will I win?

Barton Solicitors are not able to value individual claims until a medical report is obtained, as it depends on the circumstances of your accident, what injuries you sustained and the prognosis for your recovery.

Compensation awards are made on the basis of what has been awarded in the past for accidents with similar circumstances. The typical awards listed are intended to be guidelines for the sorts of awards made, however, awards vary as it depends on whether you have other losses such as loss of earnings or other losses that can be claimed.

Does it matter where I live?

No, Barton Solicitors can act for you wherever you live, as long as your accident happened in England or Wales. Barton Solicitors can do everything by post, telephone or by face-to-face meetings. In the unlikely event that your claim doesn’t settle and needs to go to Court, the claim will be heard at the Court nearest your home.