A driver who is injured in a road accident that is not his or her fault is not obliged to claim through a road accident solicitor in order to recover compensation for their injury, financial losses, expenses or car damage. The driver can simply choose to accept an offer of settlement made by the liable party’s insurer. Settling early has obvious benefits for the insurance company, who will be able to save money on legal fees. However, only with a road accident solicitor can a driver be sure that he or she is being offered a fair deal.

On the last day of April this year, a new system for managing accident claims with a value of between £1,000 and £10,000 was introduced. In other words: 80% of all road accident claims. Included in the new system is an electronic portal for sharing information relating to the claim between the road accident solicitor and the insurance company to eliminate the potential for duplication of information and the reduce time spend on the claim. Furthermore, the system also introduces strict time limits in which the claim must be handled.

The aim of the new regulations was to simplify and streamline the process so that it would be easier on accident victims and reduce spending on legal fees by insurance companies. Ultimately, the biggest priority was getting compensation to those people who needed it more quickly. Nevertheless, road accident solicitors will warn that unless consumers consult them for advice, they may not get a fair deal.

The new regulations have allegedly led to a rise in a practice that is not new. The insurers of the liable party contact the claimant offering to settle the claim early. Often the insurance companies exaggerate the price and complexity of working with a road accident solicitor so that the claimant will feel pressured into accepting the early settlement. However, the insurance companies are not necessarily offering as high a settlement as might be achieved with a road accident solicitor. This explains why it is still as important as ever to enlist the help of a road accident solicitor to ensure you get the best deal.

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