The Firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of those who have been injured as a result of motor, slip-and-fall, workplace or other accidents. We provide services in all areas of personal injury practice, from investigations and reports, quantification, through to litigation and settlement.
The Firm offers the services of insurance defense advising clients on rights and obligations pursuant to the laws of tort, the Insurance Act, Chapter 310 of the Laws of Barbados, Accident (Compensation Reform) Act, Chapter 193A of the Laws of Barbados; Limitation of Actions Act, Chapter 231 of the Laws of Barbados, the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Chapter 205 of the Laws of Barbados and the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 295 of the Laws of Barbados.
As with all of our practice areas, the firm promotes alternative dispute resolution techniques in order to avoid excessive costs and time spent in and about matter, bringing the issues to a speedy and successful resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
In order to initiate a lawsuit and commence the legal proceedings, the Claimant must first file a Claim Form with the court, often accompanied with a Statement of Claim. In response, the Defendant will be expected to file with the court a pleading of their own, namely, a “Defence”.
It is impossible to answer this question definitively as each lawsuit is particular. Some cases can last for several years. It is always a good option to seek alternative dispute resolution for another method of settling your case.
There are a few important questions you should ask.
First of all, do you have a valid claim? A valid claim is one where the grievance can be resolved by legal action.
Next, do you have sufficient evidence of your claim? You should objectively analyze your chances. Do you have the evidence? Witnesses?
Is your claim within the relevant limitation period? In Barbados, the law requires you to bring a suit within a certain period.
Can the lawsuit in fact solve your problem? Litigation may take years. The time, money and effort involved in a lawsuit are not always worth it.