How to change your personal injury solicitor

Call us on 01225 462871 to discuss how to change your personal injury solicitor. The process is very straightforward, and you won’t need to have any further contact with them. We will handle that for you.

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Can I change my personal injury solicitor?

You are free to choose who represents you in your personal injury claim, and as you will see below, changing solicitors is straightforward at any stage of the process.

Unfortunately, you may have ended up with your current solicitors because insurance companies often sell accident victim details to claims management firms that lack the necessary specialist expertise to handle such cases properly.

We have taken over hundreds of claims where vital medical evidence was either overlooked or misinterpreted, risking clients accepting settlements far below what they were entitled to. Our team specialises in complex chronic pain cases – it’s all we do – and we know how to build them properly. We have an outstanding record of securing compensation that truly reflects the severity of our clients’ injuries and financial losses.

“I just want to express my sincere thanks. Frankly, my claim was heading for the rocks before I found you guys. Now, I finally have a future again. It may not be the one I once imagined before the accident, but it’s a future I can look forward to – and that means everything.” F.C.

Common problems

Clients often encounter many problems with their first personal injury solicitor. These include:

Realising that the person handling their case is not legally qualified is concerning. Sadly, a troubling trend in recent years has been the recruitment of underqualified staff by larger personal injury firms, as they tend to be cheaper. These employees may try their best, but they simply lack the necessary qualifications and expertise to represent you effectively. Indeed, many earn a performance bonus by settling claims as quickly as possible, even if they significantly undersettle your claim.
Using inappropriate medical experts or no experts at all. For example, if you are suffering from CRPS in your lower leg and foot, you will first need a report on the original injury, probably from a foot and ankle surgeon – even if that underlying injury has resolved. Then, you will need a report on CRPS itself from a consultant in pain medicine or a rheumatologist. You will also require a report from a pain psychiatrist. Additionally, it is likely that one or more of these experts will need to see you again for further reports once you have undergone their recommended treatment. That is because we need to know your long-term prognosis with as much certainty as possible to ensure your final settlement is future-proofed.
Failing to obtain interim payments from the Defendant’s insurance company to support you and your family until your claim settles.
Failing to obtain an Immediate Needs Assessment to access early specialist treatment, rehabilitation, equipment, home adaptations, and other assistance.

Should I change my personal injury solicitor?

Ultimately, the decision is entirely yours. However, if you lack confidence in your solicitor, it may be very wise to consider changing them, which you can do at any time. One crucial factor is timing. In most cases, you have just three years (called “the limitation period”) to issue your claim at court, after which you lose your right to bring a claim. Since there is much to do to prepare your claim, it is best to change solicitors sooner rather than later. The closer it gets to the limitation period, the more difficult it can be to rectify the mistakes made by your previous solicitor. If you are in doubt, please call us on 01225 462871 to discuss your options.