As a lawyer, one of the questions I get asked most often is
"do I really need a lawyer?". Speaking as a
lawyer, my response is almost always "Yes, of course you
do!". However, all jokes aside, when it comes to pursuing
a compensation claim for injuries you most definitely need to have
a good lawyer on your side. Especially when an insurer is assessing
your claim.
What is the role of the Insurer?
A lot of clients who have been running their own case and then
come to me for advice, get quite surprised when they learn of their
legal rights and entitlements. They often feel betrayed by the
insurance company and their case manager for failing to advise them
or inform them about their rights. It is important to note that,
generally, insurance companies are not there to ensure that you get
fair and full compensation. The insurance companies' role is to
limit their liability to you, and to ensure that they maintain
their profits. Whilst they have certain duties and
