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If you would like assistance in relation to a possible personal injury claim speak to our experts for free initial advice on 0203 816 0065 or complete our online enquiry form.
This personal injury glossary provides explanations in plain English of a number of technical terms you may encounter in the process of pursuing a personal injury claim.
Acknowledgement of service - The response by a defendant when a legal matter is brought to court. The defendant recognises that the matter has been sent to court for the purpose of a judge deciding the outcome of the legal matter in question.
Admission - A voluntary acknowledgement that something is correct.
Affidavit - A written statement of fact drafted by someone of sound mind and taken under oath.
Alternative dispute resolution - Different methods of resolving a legal matter without the need to take the case through court.
Appeal - To ask a more senior court or person to review a decision made because it is believed to be wrong.
Application - The formal act of making a request for something.
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Try our interactive personal injury claims calculator using the link below to find out how much compensation you may be entitled after an accident which resulted in injury.
Our specialist personal injury solicitors are able to deal with a wide variety of claims, including:
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It is our business to deliver legal services that work for our clients, and you can trust our specialists to take care of things on your behalf.
Stephensons were amazing, they took me through the whole case step by step and kept me updated all the time. I'm so happy it's over now and the case is closed thanks to the team. I could not thank you guys enough.
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