You are injured in a road traffic accident and, before you know it, contacted by a lawyer who tells you they have been appointed by your insurers to help you claim compensation. You have never heard of this lawyer or their firm and may feel both frustrated and anxious in having an unknown lawyer imposed on you.
The short answer is no.
Your insurance policy may be confusing on the subject and your insurers are unlikely to give you the option. However, there are European regulations that permit everybody to have the freedom to choose their own lawyer in a personal injury claim, even if your case does not go to court.
There are a number of reasons why you may want to insist your insurers allow you to appoint a lawyer of your own choosing:
It is unlikely to be too late to change lawyers and to exercise your freedom to appoint a local law firm of your own choosing.
Quite simply, do not accept your insurers’ appointment of a law firm and instead contact a local law firm of your choosing. They will typically arrange a free meeting to discuss your case and advise on how to appoint a lawyer of your choice.
Gard and Co have a specialist accident compensation team which maintains complete independence from insurers to ensure that their clients receive the best legal service, with nothing to pay if you lose.
If you would like more information, or to arrange your free compensation claim meeting, call Simon or James on Plymouth 01752 668246 or send an email by clicking here.