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If you have suffered an injury or been mistreated at work, you might decide to start a legal claim – both to get compensation for what you’ve been through, but also external confirmation that you were not to blame.
But when faced with hundreds of results of law firms all vying for your attention from an online search, how do you know which one will be best suited for you?
In this guide, social justice law firm Thompsons Solicitors – which has been standing up only for the injured and mistreated for 100 years – shares some advice on what to look out for when choosing a law firm to work with.
Expertise in the specific field
If you’re looking for a law firm to represent you, you’ll want to make sure they are experts in their field.
Look for a firm that specialises in the type of law you need help with. For example, if you’ve hurt your back at work, you’ll want to look for a law firm that has a strong track record in accident at work claims. Or if the condition you’re looking for compensation on is related to asbestos exposure, you’ll want lawyers expert in that field.
By choosing a specialist, you can be confident that the law firm has the knowledge needed to expertly handle your case.
Level of service
Communication is key when you’re making a claim for compensation. You’ll want a law form that responds promptly and professionally to enquiries – from the moment you initially contact the firm – and this level of service to continue throughout your working relationship.
Some firms will also go the extra mile to support their clients, providing services such as visiting clients’ homes – often for cases that are very serious in nature – to carry out appointments. It’s worth checking whether a firm offers this kind of service during your initial conversations.
Experience in litigation
You’ll want to make sure that a law firm has a strong track record of helping people in a similar situation to you.
Take a look at how long it’s been in business – this is a good indicator of the firm’s experience and reputation.
Award wins and accreditations the firm has is also a kitemark of a solicitor’s experience and expertise.
What its former clients say
Online reviews – often publicised on a solicitor’s website, social media channels and on review sites such as Trustpilot – are another indicator of how other people have felt about their experience of working with the law firm.
Recommendations from people who have used a law firm and got a good service is also worth following up.
Strong links with trade unions
If you belong to a trade union, you may be able to get legal costs covered through your membership, and you’ll get 100 per cent of your compensation with no deductions – something you won’t get from other law firms.
Your union will have long standing relationships with law firms they trust, and will quality monitor, so you can rest assured that they’ll put you in touch with a good law firm.
If you’re in need of legal advice, it’s always worth contacting your union before making a decision on which law firm to go with.
Thompsons Solicitors has been proudly standing with unions for 100 years, supporting members across the UK in personal injury and employment claims.
Author Bio
Thompsons Solicitors has been supporting people with legal services for 100 years. It specialises in personal injury, medical negligence and accident at work claims.
Thompsons has more experience of winning personal injury and employment claims than any other firm – and use that experience solely for the injured and mistreated, pledging to never represent an employer or insurer.
You can contact Thompsons’ specialist team on 0800 0 224 224 or visit the Thompsons website for more information
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