UK ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CLAIM

A Road traffic accident claim is an all too common experience with over 200,000 injuries each year, 40,000 serious injuries and 3,000 fatalities according to Department of Transport information.

It's always different when you or a friend or loved one are involved. It becomes personal and that's when you need specialist advice from solicitors experienced in this area. That is what we arrange at no cost to you. Please complete the contact form or call us.

Who was at fault for the accident?

In some cases it is fairly easy to determine who was to blame such as a rear end shunt at traffic lights but some are complex and not at all obvious. Never make any admissions to other parties involved and contact us to have the case reviewed. Our specialist solicitors are very experienced in reviewing accident details and will obtain such further reports as they need to advise you on who was at fault. Generally, most people have a good idea when it was not their fault and they should then contact us to obtain the compensation for injury they deserve as of right.

What can I claim for?

• General Damages
  These relate to the actual pain and suffering caused by the accident itself. To determine these damages the solicitor will arrange for you to be examined by a medical expert (at no cost to you). When applicable, an award for being disadvantaged in the employment market or having to change your lifestyle can also be made. Judges are assisted in determining what level of damages applies by what is known as the JSB (Judicial Studies Board) Guidelines and review of previous awards in similar cases. Our solicitors also have access to these guidelines.

• Special Damages
  These relate to specific matters such as loss of earnings (both past and future), cost of medical treatments, travel expenses, loss of personal property damaged in the accident and similar specific expenses such as an excess under a motor insurance policy.

What will a road traffic accident claim cost me?

NOTHING – our solicitors when they accept a case will act on a “No Win – No Fee” basis and we will not deduct any money from an award of damages made to you. If you are awarded £5,000 you keep £5,000. Our solicitors are paid by the losing opponent or their insurer but only if the case wins. We will also make sure you are protected in the unlikely event that your case does not win.