Claiming Compensation – Can I Get Interim Payments?

After a serious or catastrophic accident, finances can be a cause for concern. Accident victims and their families may wonder how they’ll be able to cope due to loss of earnings.

After a serious accident, it may not be possible for the injured party to work, at least temporarily, but potentially in the longer term as well.

Interim payments for serious injuries can allow you to receive some of your compensation before your claim is complete.

These payments can be beneficial to cover the cost of living if you are not able to work, and can also help pay for medical treatments, rehabilitation, care and changes to your accommodation. They also allow patients to hold out for proper compensation, rather than settling for a low offer due to a need for a speedy result.

Winn Solicitors' specialist serious injury team are on hand to negotiate for interim payments from the solicitor, defendant or insurer.

Personal injury cases can take months or even years to resolve, especially where a great deal of evidence is required.

Interim payments can be requested in cases where the other side admits liability for the accident, and can continue for the duration of the personal injury claim. If the other side refuses an interim payment, the court can grant permission for these interim payments to take place. In order to make this order, several legal conditions could be met.

The amount that you will receive from an interim payment will vary depending on the specifics of your claim, as the overall amount that you are likely to receive at the conclusion of the case needs to be taken into account when making these claims.

As any interim payments will be paid before a final settlement, they will be deducted from the final amount awarded.

While you are not required to provide evidence of what you have or will be spending your interim payment on, showing that the payment will be used for necessities will increase the chance of accessing interim payments.

To find out more about how Winn Solicitors can help you claim interim payments as part of your personal injury compensation claim, call us today on 0800 988 6288.

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