What is the Settlement Time for Injury at Work Claims?

When considering ‘what is the settlement time for injury at work claims?’, it’s important to remember that each claim is unique and so a definitive time span is impossible to give.

A lot of factors impact a claim’s lifecycle and some are beyond the control of the claimant’s legal team. But be assured that the team at Winns will do everything in our power to achieve a successful outcome for our clients.

What can affect timescales of injury at work claims?

A claim is a relatively straightforward process for the customer. As long as co-operation is consistent and legal advice followed, most of the legwork is conducted by the solicitors instructed to act on your behalf.

However, there are many factors at play that can alter predicted timescales.

The level of co-operation from the third party and their insurers is one. If they contest liability and seek to counter the argument, this calls for more evidence gathering to strengthen your claim or the claim can, potentially, go to court. It’s important to note, this is a rare occurrence with the majority of claims settled quickly and efficiently, without the need for court proceedings.

The nature of the accident and the resultant injuries should also be considered. If an accident took place in an area with witnesses and CCTV covering the scene, it is easier to get a full description of the version of events, thus making it easier to prove liability. If this isn’t the case, it can add to the time taken to complete a claim as it requires for more evidence gathering to consolidate the client’s views on why the accident happened. We will still work towards a positive outcome; it might just take a little longer.

The injuries sustained are also a factor. If the client has suffered severe injuries, complex in nature and requiring extensive specialist input, the claim will take much longer than a more common accident whereby minimal injuries are involved and less complex treatment is required.

Why use Winns?

As a market-leading, experienced accident management specialist, we’ve been handling claims for over two decades, delivering successful outcomes for thousands of clients each year.

Well aware of the potential bottlenecks in the process, we’ve worked forensically to develop our processes and make our working operation as efficient and effective as possible.

We operate 24 hours a day, quickly assess claims and assign them to the most relevant departments and have teams working side by side to push your claim forward.

Proudly boasting three of only seven Law Society Personal Injury Panel accredited solicitors in the North East, our teams are experts in what they do and know how to ensure you get the compensation you deserve to recover from your injuries or, potentially, adjust to a new future dictated by life-altering injuries.

If you’re considering key questions around injury at work claims then click on the link to be taken to our FAQs page, which will provide more information on the process and what makes a client eligible to start a claim.

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