How to File an Accident at School Claim: Step by Step Guide

To give it the best chance of a successful outcome, an accident at school claim should be conducted by legal professionals with a specialism in accident management.

Winns has conducted these claims for over two decades, with thousands of customers giving us five-star ratings on Trustpilot among a more than 12,000-strong pool of genuine reviews.

But what can you expect from the process? We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to give you a clearer picture of what to expect from a standard accident at school claim.

What happens when you make the first call?

If you choose to utilise an accident management specialist after an accident that results in injury on school premises, the initial call will seek to examine your circumstances and confirm if they are eligible for an accident at school claim.

If your proposed claim is eligible, the evidence gathering will begin in earnest. Certain types of evidence will help your claim:

• Eyewitness accounts
• Photographs of the setting of the accident
• Any CCTV footage of the accident taking place
• A detailed account of how the accident unfolded from the perspective of the person affected

Far from an exhaustive list, the more evidence that is gathered the better; the sooner the better too so memories aren’t affected by a lengthy period of time since the accident that may cloud recall.

Quick, helpful, efficient and took the stress out of handling the incident. Emma Griggs handled my call and she was brilliant. A credit and asset to your team. Thank you so much!

Jason

What happens next in an accident at school claim?

After the claim is set up, specialist medical treatment can be arranged by your legal team, who will concurrently enter into a period of negotiation with the third-party insurer.

This can take a little time but don’t worry, that is perfectly normal as the legal process follows its necessary course. Your team are handling all matters for you and your claim is in safe hands.

The end point

Once a resolution is agreed by both sides, compensation can be transferred over. However, on rare occasions when there is a need for court proceedings, should an agreement not be reached, to conclude the claim, our team will stand by your side and press the merits of your claim from start to finish.

This is not a common occurrence and most claims are settled before this stage.

Why choose Winns

With a multi-discipline approach and an ability to handle all aspects of your claim, our dedicated and experienced teams are waiting to take your call.

With a track record of successful outcomes spanning two decades, we work on a no win no fee basis which means:

• No prohibitive upfront costs
• No surprise legal fees during the claim
• No spiralling bills should your claim become more complex

We only claim a fee, based on an agreed set percentage that doesn’t change from the outset, should your claim be successful.

If it isn’t, we won’t take a fee.

Are you ready to start an accident at school claim? Contact our team now for a no-obligation chat.

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