Frequently Asked Questions

It is natural particularly when dealing with something as sensitive as a personal injury that you want to ensure you have the best possible person dealing with your case. It will always be advisable to instruct a solicitor who is well experienced in dealing with personal injury litigation, to make sure you get the best possible outcome in your case.

If you have concerns about the way your case is being handled by your current solicitor, you should address this with them directly. Should you remain dissatisfied with their response to your concerns then you may wish to seek a second opinion.

JMK Solicitors are the only solicitors in Northern Ireland who, as far as we are aware, are able to offer you an insurance policy which gives protection against the financial risks of bringing a claim for compensation for personal injury and other losses. This policy covers not just your opponent’s costs, but also your own costs in the event that they cannot be recovered from another party. We believe that we are the only firm who offer any kind of legal costs cover on a complimentary basis – which means that, unlike other firms, when JMK Solicitors provide this insurance to you, you will never be asked to pay for it from any compensation awarded.

Call us now on 028 9032 0222 for eligibility criteria and to find out more about this product.

Every case is different and various factors will determine how quickly we can bring your case to a conclusion, such as if fault for your accident is disputed and if court proceedings are necessary to resolve the issues in your case. However, in a case which does not involve a claim for injury then we will aim to have your losses recovered and your case concluded within six months.

For cases involving personal injury, the nature and complexity of the injury will dictate how long a case takes. We aim to have the majority of our injury cases concluded within twelve to eighteen months. However, it can be in your best interests to prolong the conclusion of your case to ensure that a full and complete picture of your symptoms and prognosis is obtained, especially in cases involving worsening or ongoing medical conditions. This will enable us to ensure that you are fully and properly compensated for your injury, pain and suffering.

The answer to this question is different for every case. If you have sustained a personal injury or sustained a monetary loss through no fault of your own, then you should be entitled to compensation.

• If you were injured due to a road traffic accident, accident at work, while undergoing medical treatment or through some other reason that was not your fault, we can help you obtain any payment you are entitled to for your medical expenses plus compensation for pain and suffering. If your injury was serious, we can help you obtain compensation for loss of earnings in the past, present or future as well provision for future care including housing adaption, vehicle and equipment needs.
• If a member of your family including a child was injured in an accident, we can also help them obtain compensation for their injuries.
• If you have had a road traffic accident and your vehicle was damaged as a result of someone else’s negligence we can recover the cost of repairs or replacement of your vehicle along with hire car costs, any depreciation in value of your vehicle and other expenses.

As we are specialised in this type of law and have processed thousands of cases, we will be able to give you an estimate of how much we think your particular case is worth. Call or email us today to arrange a free consultation and we will give you an honest and expert opinion on the value of your case.

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) conducted research that highlighted how 80% of personal injury claimants believe that a ‘quality mark’ is of key importance when selecting a personal injury solicitor. JMK Solicitors is proud to be a practice which is accredited by APIL The UK wide association has been fighting for the rights of injured people for over 25 years and has grown to become the leading, most respected organisation in this field. The JMK team includes three solicitors, Andrew Moore, Sinead Toal and Una O’Neill, who are accredited by APIL as Senior Litigators. Both the Belfast and Newry offices are Accredited Practices with APIL.

Our Managing Director, Maurece Hutchinson is an APIL Fellow. Maurece, is one of only three NI solicitors to hold the APIL Fellow accreditation, and she was Joint Regional Co-ordinator of the Association in Northern Ireland 2016-2022. A fellowship from APIL acknowledges experienced solicitors who demonstrate a high level of expertise. They are acknowledged by their peers as being in a position of professional and intellectual leadership in the field of personal injury law.

JMK Solicitors have also been awarded the prestigious Lexcel Quality Mark for the legal profession following a rigorous assessment process. The scheme is administered by the Law Society and recognises firms which achieve excellence in legal practice management and client care. Assessors highlighted that JMK achieved “a very high standard” and the “company had gone above and beyond compliance with the standard”.