Making a claim for compensation can appear scary. But there really is no need to worry, not when you work with us!

We will help and support you through every step of the compensation process and will help you get the results you want quickly and efficiently… and you don’t even have to worry about how complex the claim becomes because we will handle all of that for you.

When it comes to putting a timescale on how long it will take to resolve your claim, there is no definitive answer. Some will be completed in months, some over a year, some might take even longer. It all depends on the complexity of the case and your own situation.

Your claim cannot be settled until medical experts have assessed what the future is likely to hold for you, in terms of recovery, any residual problems you may suffer and what support you will need. By gathering together the best evidence we can help make your claim even stronger.

Although all claims are different, most begin with an initial consultation with a member of our team. At this first meeting we will discuss what has happened and, from this, we will establish whether you will be able to make a claim and what level of success you can expect.

With BTMK Personal Injury, this initial consultation is completely FREE.

If your claim does merit further investigation, we will begin to gather all the necessary evidence – including medical evidence and supporting assessments undertaken by medical experts – to help build your case.

We will then work to establish the losses and expenses you have incurred as a direct result of your accident.

Once we have been able to ascertain who should be claimed against, we will let them know your intention to claim, usually through their insurers or solicitors.

Each side will then negotiate towards a settlement, with us representing your best interests at every stage. Many cases are resolved at this stage, with no need to go further into the courtroom.

However, if negotiations are not successful, we will issue proceedings to take the case to the next level. As part of the preparation process, the defence team will submit a legal document outlining any arguments it intends to rely on. You will need to supply any documentation that helps support your claim as appropriate.

We will also get witness statements relevant to your claim, as will the defence team. If these do not correlate, those witnesses will be called to give further evidence at the trial itself.

If a case is straightforward the only expert evidence might be from a single medical expert. However, in more complex cases more experts might be required-medical experts might also be joined by accountants, therapists or other people who can indicate how the accident has affected you and will continue to affect you The court will then create a timetable to help make the process go smoothly.

However, it is not unusual for a timetable to experience slippage as the case continues to develop.

At the trial itself the judge will hear the evidence presented and will make a decision outlining where the blame lies and how much should be awarded as compensation, if appropriate.