Dear Clive
Mr Clive McKeag - our senior consultant provides advice on a range of legal issues and is published weekly in the Chronicle Extra.
Dear Clive
A few weeks ago someone went into the back of my car and I now have Whiplash. When I told my insurance company about it they told me that I have to make a claim through their solicitors in Liverpool but I would rather deal with a local Solicitor. Can I make a personal injury claim through a local solicitor even though I am claiming through my insurance company to get my car fixed?
Aimee
Dear Aimee
You have the freedom of choice of solicitor whether or not you are claiming for your vehicle repairs through your insurer. You are perfectly entitled to inform your insurance company that you do not wish to use their solicitors and that you wish to choose your own.
McKeag & Co deal with personal injury claims on a No Win No Fee basis and we would be happy to discuss your claim further with you. In addition, if your car has not yet been repaired our Accident Care department could arrange your car repairs for you and provide you with a hire car during the period your own car is being repaired.
If you want to deal with a local solicitor please contact our Personal Injury Team on telephone number 0191 213 10 10
