JMK Solicitors are Northern Ireland’s Number 1 Personal Injury and Car Accident Claims Specialists since 2014. Our team will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve after a car accident.
Contact NI’s Number 1 Car Accident Claims specialists today for advice.
There’s no denying that the roads can be a very dangerous place, and car accidents do happen. If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Northern Ireland that was not your fault and have suffered loss or injury as a result, you might be entitled to claim car accident compensation.
If you have been involved in a car accident and sustained a loss or personal injury it can be a stressful and traumatic time. However, once you have ensured the immediate safety of those involved it is important to be aware of the following steps which may help you with your claim.
At JMK Solicitors we offer a free no obligation consultation call and will be happy to advise you on the best options following your accident and the appropriate next steps to take to guide you to achieve the best outcome.
We are Northern Ireland’s Number 1 Personal Injury and Car Accident Claims Specialists for more than a decade. Our team have dealt with more personal injury cases than any other Solicitor in Northern Ireland, so our experience allows us to take the stress and worry out of the claims process for our clients.
Following an initial consultation, if your case progresses, your Legal Advisor will be in touch to keep you up to date at each stage to ensure your case is progressed in the most efficient way possible.
Our team will work to ensure you receive the best possible outcome for your case and seek to recover the following:
Throughout your case you can keep updated of the progress of your case via the JMK APP or by contacting your Legal Advisors by telephone or email.
JMK Solicitors have been the Number 1 Personal Injury Solicitors practice in Northern Ireland for more than a decade, assisting more injured people than any other solicitor in Northern Ireland.
We are proud that 99% of clients recommend JMK Solicitors to assist them in claiming compensation after a car accident or injury.
As number 1 personal injury specialist practice in Northern Ireland, our team of over 100 people, have extensive experience and understand the stress, upset, and inconvenience a car accident can cause.
JMK Solicitors is proud to be a practice which is accredited by the Association of Personal Injury lawyers (APIL). Our Founder, Maurece Hutchinson is an APIL Emeritus Fellow, with Andrew Moore, Sinead Toal and Una O’Neill, who are accredited as Senior Litigators. JMK Solicitors have also been awarded the prestigious Lexcel Quality Mark for the legal profession, which recognises firms which achieve excellence in client care and legal practice management.
Unfortunately, we have probably all encountered a common driver error which can cause road traffic accidents where a driver of a vehicle changes lanes without properly checking the surroundings to ensure that it is safe to do so.
JMK Solicitors acted for a client from Derry~Londonderry who was injured after being involved in a road traffic accident.
JMK Solicitors acted for a client from Co. Antrim who was injured after being involved in a road traffic accident close to the Shore Road.
JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s Number 1 Personal Injury Specialists, were delighted to secure a successful outcome for their client James Wilson* after he suffered catastrophic injuries.
No—anyone who’s involved in a car or road traffic accident can make a claim.
Drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians, can make a claim for loss or injury suffered as a result of an accident.
Every case is different and various factors will determine how quickly we can bring your case to a conclusion. Factors such as disputed fault and the necessity of court proceedings to resolve issues in your case can influence the timeline.
We aim to have most injury cases concluded within 12-18 months, depending on the nature and complexity of injuries. We will do everything in our power to ensure that a full picture of your situation is obtained as efficiently as possible. This can take some time, especially in cases involving ongoing medical problems caused by the accident. This allows us to ensure you are completely and rightfully compensated.
For non-injury claims, we generally aim to have your case concluded and compensation recovered within six months.
The timeline for making an accident claim can vary depending on a number of factors including:
It’s important to begin your claim as soon as possible. We would advise this even in the absence of a time limit.
Currently, in Northern Ireland, there’s a limitation period on claims of three years from the date of the injury or three years from the date of knowledge (depending on each case’s unique circumstances) as set out in The Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. The limitation period for non-injury cases is six years from the date of the accident.
Claims for anyone under the aged of 18, can be brought up to three years after they turn 18 but the sooner the claim is progressed, the better.
Get in touch with one of our Legal Advisors for a free consultation and they will be able to advise on the specific limitation dates for your circumstances.
The amount of compensation you are likely to receive will depend on the nature of loss or the injury sustained.
Although some claims can stretch well into the hundreds of thousands and beyond, many factors influence the outcome, such as:
Our initial consultation is free and in fact, JMK Solicitors are the only solicitors in Northern Ireland who, as far as we are aware, are able to offer you an insurance policy which gives protection against the financial risks of bringing a claim for compensation for personal injury and other losses.
This policy covers not just your opponent’s costs, but also your own costs in the event that they cannot be recovered from another party. We believe that we are the only firm who offer any kind of legal costs cover on a complimentary basis – which means that, unlike other firms, when JMK Solicitors provide this to you, subject to following its terms and conditions, you will never be asked to pay for it from any compensation awarded.
Call JMK Solicitors now on 028 9032 0222 for eligibility criteria and to find out more about this product.
It is natural, particularly when dealing with something as sensitive as a personal injury, that you want to ensure you have the best possible person dealing with your case. It will always be advisable to instruct a solicitor who is well experienced in dealing with personal injury litigation, to make sure you get the best possible outcome in your case.
If you have concerns about the way your case is being handled by your current solicitor, you should address this with them directly. Should you remain dissatisfied with their response to your concerns, then you may wish to seek a second opinion.
We at JMK Solicitors are always happy to help. We will give you an honest assessment of your case and the progress made to date, and then it is up to you to make the decision to stay with the solicitor you already have or to move.
Should you choose to move to JMK Solicitors, we will take care of all aspects of the move; all you have to do is make the decision.
We make people our priority at JMK Solicitors and making sure you get a straightforward and honest service is our aim.
The timeline for making a car accident claim can vary depending on a number of factors including:
Get in touch with one of our Legal Advisors for a free consultation and they will be able to advise on the specific limitation dates for your circumstances.
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As Northern Ireland’s Number 1 Personal Injury Solicitors practice, we make you a priority and make personal injury claims personal.
Get in touch with our team for expert legal advice and assistance.
