How Long Does it Take to Settle an Accident at Work Claim?

How long does it take to settle an accident at work claim? It’s a question often asked by clients but ultimately the answer isn’t straightforward and depends on many factors involved in the claims process.

The range of factors will vary from claim to claim and may be unique to your personal circumstances.

But don’t worry, your claims handler will guide you through the process and seek as efficient and effective a resolution as possible.

If you're lucky enough to get Emily work your case then you're in the best hands possible; gone above and beyond and I can't thank you enough for making this horrible situation enjoyable to a degree, which I never in a million years thought it could ever be!!

Elena

What can alter an accident at work claim timeline?

A claim involves co-ordinating lots of different elements simultaneously. From the legal processes driving the claim, to establishing liability, and the complexity of the injuries sustained, all can impact timescales.

Some are out of the control of the file handler, including if there’s a requirement for a court case to decide liability, or how much initial evidence has been gathered. There are also the timetables of medical specialists if they are needed to support you in your recovery and rehabilitation from injuries.

How long should a claim take?

When dealing with an accident at work claim, the timeline for establishing liability and receiving compensation can vary from months to years. In claims with particularly complex injuries, the impact of these and the alterations required to cater for a future changed by the injuries can mean a longer duration to your claim.

Be assured though, our team will work as diligently and efficiently as timescales will allow to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve after a non-fault accident.

Summer Coulthard has been great in communicating with me and making sure I understood what was going on. She has helped over the phone and [by] email and made sure that I received relevant information which has made this process much easier.

What could speed up the process?

Although certain circumstances are beyond our control, there are things you can do to help move your claim closer to a successful conclusion.

Gather as much evidence as possible in the first instance. The closer to the event your evidence is gathered the less likely it is that something will be missed – for example, CCTV footage of the accident, and witness testimonies, which will be more vivid – which could support your claim later down the line.

Remain co-operative throughout. Although our team will handle the vast majority of tasks involved with making a claim, there may be times when they need you to provide certain pieces of paperwork. Do so quickly and it lessens the duration of inactivity on the file while your handler waits for documentation.

Our aim is to get you the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible; your support assists us in that aim.

Are you considering making an accident at work claim? If you’d like to find out more about the process, click on the link to be taken to our FAQ’s page.

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