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Road Traffic Accident* Claims
If you’re looking for an expert solicitor to help you make a road traffic accident claim, you've come to the right place. Suffering from an injury due to a road traffic accident can be an ongoing struggle and can cause long term problems. Seeking legal support after a collision can help you move forward with confidence. If you have been injured on the road within the past three years, then give us a call or get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation.
Can I Make an Road Traffic Accident Claim?
You may be able to make a road traffic accident claim If you have been injured in a road accident, even if you were partially to blame. It doesn’t matter if you were a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist; there is no reason for you to suffer financial loss on top of your physical injury.
At The Compensation Experts, we work with a select team of personal injury solicitors who have the knowledge and experience you need to make a road traffic accident claim. Our team have supported many people just like you, in securing the road traffic accident compensation they deserve.
Making a road traffic accident compensation claim, can help you access appropriate treatment and care, as well as cover any expenses you have incurred as a result of your injury; like lost income or inflated medical costs. Making a claim can also bring some sense of closure or resolution, in having someone take responsibility for harming you and causing such distress.
What Can I Claim For?
You could claim road traffic accident compensation for an injury, if you were not at fault for the collision. The most common reasons people might pursue a road traffic accident claim are:
- Another driver’s error or lack of concentration
- Poor conditions due to inadequate lighting or large potholes
- Unclear signs
- Other distractions such as smoke blowing across the road
You may also be able to claim road traffic accident compensation if:
- You were partially at fault
- The other driver did not stop and can’t be traced
- The responsible driver was uninsured
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions you might have, but the easiest way to find out if you have a valid claim is to talk to a member of our team. They will be happy to talk to you about your circumstances and available options in a free, no-obligation consultation.
To prove a road traffic accident claim, you, or the lawyer acting on your behalf, will need to fulfil two important criteria:
Prove that you have suffered a genuine injury. This is usually a straightforward matter of obtaining your medical notes, but your solicitor may also ask you to see an independent medical specialist to ascertain the extent of the damage and how it will affect your life.
Prove the fault lies with another party and that you were not to blame for your injuries. You can still make a claim if you are partially at fault, but your road accident compensation payment will reduce in proportion to the extent of your responsibility.
If the driver of the other vehicle did not stop and can’t be traced, or if they were uninsured, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t make a road traffic accident claim.
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports victims of road traffic accidents where there was a “hit and run” or where the other party is without insurance. You do not need a solicitor to make a claim via the MIB, but you may value the support of an expert in road traffic accident claims, to help you navigate the complexities of the claims process.
If you have a minor personal injury claim as a driver or passenger in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, you are not required to use the services of a claims management company or a law firm to pursue the claim. It is possible for you to present your claim, for free, through the Official Injury Claim Portal. To make a claim through the Portal, you must satisfy certain eligibility criteria. You can find out more about this by navigating to the following link. You can also view the following ‘Guide to Making a Claim‘ publication.
How Much Could I Get For a Road Traffic Accident Claim?
No two road traffic accident claims are the same and how much compensation you’ll receive will depend on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, any losses you’ve experienced and whether you were partly liable for the accident.
We can connect you with a solicitor who specialises in road traffic accident compensation, who will take all of these factors into account when calculating your claim. You can also get an estimate of your settlement amount via our compensation calculator.
