Gotelee Solicitors specialise in representing clients who have suffered injury caused by the fault of others. The lawyers at Gotelee are recognised experts in handling personal injury cases. Our solicitors are highly skilled and professional and have significant experience of handling cases quickly and effectively. Gotelee Solicitors are committed to ensuring that its clients receive an excellent, personal and local service.
What happens after you receive your settlement cheque?
Once you have received your settlement cheque your lawyer will need to discuss what you should do next, you will need to consider:-
- Setting up a Personal Injury Trust
- Investment advice
- Making a Will
A Personal Injury Trust
By paying the compensation into a Personal Injury Trust you can preserve your entitlement to state benefits and still have access to your compensation. It is essential to have a trust set up if you are receiving, or are likely to receive in the future, means tested benefits, you will lose the right to claim them if you receive more than £8000 in compensation
If this may apply to you it is important to make sure that the Trust has been set up before you receive any compensation from the Defendant. It would also be important to make a Will at the same time.
Your lawyer at Gotelee Solicitors will be able to advise you further on these issues before settlement of your claim.
Investment Advice
Depending on the amount of compensation you receive you may need to seek advice on the investment of your compensation. Your Lawyer at Gotelee Solicitors will be able to refer you to an Independent Financial Adviser who will see you to discuss with you your investment options.
Making a Will
Once you have received your payment we recommend that you make a new will to ensure that the money goes to the right people if you were to die. Please contact a member of our Private Client Department to discuss this further or follow this link.
How can we help?
If you wish to receive advice on your particular case please call us on 0800 091 4251 or complete our onlineenquiry form and we will be happy to discuss your case and how we can help you.
