Suffering an injury due to someone else's negligence, or an accident that wasn't your fault, can be frustrating. While you may wish to take legal action in response, many people feel overwhelmed at the idea of doing so while also focusing on their recovery. However, you're entitled to make a compensation claim and the expert personal injury team at Switalskis can make it as easy as possible.
We know that the right personal injury lawyer can make all the difference, and we'll invest the time to learn more about you and your circumstances to find the best fit. Whether you've suffered injuries that will permanently affect your life, or relatively minor cuts and bruises that will heal completely, this can lead to a potential claim. Compensation awarded in these cases delivers financial support during your recovery and will enable you to recover financial losses associated with your accident.
Switalskis is a law firm that was founded in Yorkshire, and we are proud of our role in the Bradford community and in making no win no fee personal injury claims on behalf of local clients. If you've suffered due to a road traffic accident, a workplace injury or an incident in a public place, we can support you to secure the compensation you're owed.
To learn more, call Switalskis for a free initial consultation on 0800 138 0458 , or use the form on our site to get in touch.
Give us a call today on 0800 138 0458, or contact us through the website to get the ball rolling on your personal injury claim at a time that is suitable for you.
Personal injury claims come in various shapes and sizes, each with its own set of rules, challenges and considerations. At Switalskis, we've got the expertise to handle a wide range of personal injury claims. Here's a quick rundown of the various types of personal injury claims we can help you with:
Accident at work claim
Animal attack claims
Asbestos compensation
Assault solicitors
Bar and nightclub accident claims
Beauty treatment compensation
Burns injury compensation
Claim for carpal tunnel syndrome
Commercial fishing accident claims
Construction accident claims
Cuts and bruises
Cycle accident claims
Dog bite compensation
Electrocution compensation cases
Event stadium claims
Eye injury compensation
Farm worker accident compensation claims
Fatal accident compensation
Faulty product
Festival injury claims
Fracture injury compensation claim
Gym Injury Compensation Claims
Head injury compensation claims
HGV driver claims
Holiday accident
Holiday illness
Our experienced personal injury solicitors' Bradford office is conveniently located on Bolton Road, just a five-minute walk from Forster Square train station and accessible via several local bus routes.
Our office is on Bolton Road just a short walk from Bradford Cathedral, and a five minute journey from Forster Square train station and close to all nearby bus routes.
The process of a personal injury claim isn't always straightforward, but there are key stages that every claim must pass through. Our expert solicitors will always try to resolve a claim as quickly as possible, but without compromising on the amount of compensation you are owed. With this in mind, the claims process proceeds as follows:
We'll hold a free initial consultation where our experienced personal injury solicitors can discuss the details of your injury and the circumstances in which it happened. This free assessment allows us to evaluate whether you're entitled to make a claim and understand your objectives. If you decide to move ahead, we'll start the process on your behalf and represent you through the following stages.
A personal injury claim relies on strong evidence to prove that someone else's negligence caused your accident and that it led directly to your injuries. Our solicitors will gather the necessary evidence, which could include medical records, witness statements and CCTV or dashcam footage that supports your version of events. We'll often have an independent medical professional look at your medical records and supply an expert opinion about the cause of your injuries and your needs moving forward.
When we've built a strong case, we'll send a letter of claim to the person or organisation responsible for your accident, or their insurance provider. This might be your employer, the other road user for a road traffic accident or your local council for an accident in a public place. The letter details how much compensation you're seeking and the evidence we've collected to support it. They'll have a few months to assess the evidence, conduct their own investigation and decide whether to accept liability for the accident, or deny the claim.
Most personal injury claims are settled at this point, with the defendant accepting their liability and negotiating a fair compensation amount. We'll negotiate to secure the maximum amount of compensation, to make sure your financial losses and any future needs are fully accounted for.
If the defendant disputes their liability or will not agree to a fair compensation amount, our personal injury team will issue court proceedings. This means that hearings will be held where a judge can assess the evidence and make a decision. Your solicitor will represent you during these hearings and fight for the best possible outcome in terms of the compensation awarded.
At the end of a successful claims process, you'll receive the compensation you're owed. This may be the result of negotiations, or awarded by a judge, and it may come in instalments or a lump sum, depending on your needs. Your solicitor may also seek interim payments, which means you'll receive a portion of your compensation early to meet any urgent financial needs. If you've claimed on a no win, no fee basis, you'll pay your legal fees at this stage.
We know that the claims process can be daunting, but we're here to make it as smooth as possible.
We will need a range of evidence to demonstrate the extent of your injuries, show that the injuries resulted from an accident and prove that the incident was someone else's fault. To do this, our solicitors will look to collect evidence such as:
The stronger the evidence you collect, the more likely the defendant will accept their liability and proceed to negotiations, which means that the claim can resolve more quickly.
At Switalskis, we pursue most personal injury claims on a no win, no fee basis. This means that there are no legal fees to pay at the start of the process, and you'll only need to pay if your claim is successful. Legal costs will be paid as a percentage of the compensation claimed in the form of a success fee. This structure means that you can pursue a claim without any financial risk, and makes it possible for more people to seek justice after accidents and injuries caused by others.
Contact us today and let's start your journey towards recovery together. Call us today on 0800 1380 458, or get in touch via our form.
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When you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you have a right to claim compensation and seek justice. Switalskis can represent you to make an injury or accident claim that will support your needs, while also making sure similar accidents don't affect other people in the same way in the future.
If you've been injured at work, in a car accident or under any other circumstances, the personal injury team at Switalskis is ready to help. We represent clients across Bradford and beyond to secure the compensation they are owed. Call our expert personal injury solicitors today on 0800 1380 458 or use the form on our site to get in touch.