The unconditional agreement to an offer. This creates the contract. Before acceptance, any offer can be withdrawn, but once accepted the contract is binding on both sides. Any conditions have the effect of a counter offer that must be accepted by the other party.

Directions is an action list and timetable either agreed between the parties or ordered by the Court for the parties to follow before a final hearing can take place

Part of the court proceedings whereby each party to the claim must send to the otherside all the documents they have, or are in control of, that relate to the claim, whether they support their claim or not.

The person who has a personal injury claim brought against them.

The person who has suffered an injury as a result of an accident and makes a personal injury claim against the Defendant.

Sometimes called "no win - no fee" agreement.  This is a funding agreement whereby if you do NOT win your claim, you do NOT pay any legal costs.  If you do win then the otherside pay your legal costs.

Short for Conditional Fee Agreement.

These are past or future financial losses incurred as a result of the accident ie loss of earnings, medical treatment, paid help for gardening, cleaning etc

This is compensation for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity that the claimant has suffered

The Rehabilitation Code encourages Insurers to offer and pay for appropriate medical treatment to a claimant at the earliest practicable opportunity such as physiotherapy, counselling or surgery.

A person or business deemed liable is subject to a legal obligation. A person/business who commits a wrong or breaks a contract or trust is said to be liable or responsible for it.

A term used by solicitors in negotiations over disputes where an offer is made in an attempt to avoid going to court. If the case does go to court no offer or facts stated to be without prejudice can be disclosed as evidence. Often misused by businesses during negotiations when they actually mean subject to contract.

Court Order enshrining agreement reached between the parties

Order made that one side pays the other side’s costs, or part of them.

Orders made by the Court to provide guidance to the parties on the conduct of the case.

An alternative method of resolving disputes where the parties reach their own agreement with the guidance of a trained mediator.

Proposals made which can be considered by the Court at trial.

Statement of evidence filed by a party or a witness within proceedings.

Period of time in which Court Proceedings must be issued.

Proceedings are issued when the papers are sent to the Court,and then acknowledged and processed by the Court.

Responsibility for the negligent act and/or breach of duty

Insurance cover to fund legal costs and expenses of a claim or action.

Formerly called Medical Negligence.  Medical treatment deemed below an acceptable standard.

These involve issuing a civil claim in the County Court claiming damages for personal injury

Monies paid by the defendant in advance of final settlement of a claim.  Where a claimant can prove financial loss (such as a loss of earnings) and liability is admitted, we can apply to the other side for an interim payment to repay financial losses incurred to date.

This is a Trust that can be set up by a claimant BEFORE they receive their personal injury compensation to enable the monnies to be retained in a Trust and the claimant can continue to receive Government benefits.