CAR ACCIDENT INJURY CLAIM

The numbers of deaths and accidents on the roads in the United Kingdom make uncomfortable reading. Every year almost 3,000 people are killed and over 40,000 people have to deal with serious personal injuries in addition to over 250,000 less serious injuries. Those under 25 years of age are responsible for a disproportionate number of accidents which is mainly contributed to by excessive speed. Children and the elderly are considerably more vulnerable and are twice as likely to become casualties. Pedestrians are particularly at risk from car drivers, with over 700 deaths every year. Drivers between the ages of seventeen and twenty one are involved in 14% of accidents yet make up only 7% of the total driving license holders.

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Evidence

Making a car accident injury claim may not be upper most in peoples thoughts in the aftermath of an accident however it is important that action is taken as soon as possible to preserve evidence and to obtain witness statements whilst the incident is still fresh in the memory. A successful car accident injury claim depends on evidence. Immediately following an accident your first port of call should be to contact a solicitor. It is important to know the full details of the accident and to have these details, along with any contact numbers, fresh in your mind when discussing the potential claim with your solicitor. Your solicitor will take a detailed statement of evidence from both you and from any other witnesses to the incident. These statements will be taken as soon as possible after the event as memories fade with the passage of time. In addition to witness statements we will obtain a copy of the police accident report and will arrange for medical reports from specialist consultants. All of these technical requirements are dealt with by our lawyers who will answer any questions you might have about making a claim and the process involved. We never use legal jargon and always speak in plain English.

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Compensation

Damages that can be recovered in a car accident personal injury claim include all those expenses reasonably incurred as a result of the accident including loss of wages both past and anticipated in the future, damage to vehicles and property in addition to compensation for the pain and suffering of personal injury. The assessment of compensation for pain and suffering for personal injury is not an exact science. Judges use their own past experience together with decisions made in previously decided cases tempered by government guidelines issued by The Judicial Studies Board in order to come to a fair and equitable figure.

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Insurance

It is a legal requirement that all drivers carry third party insurance. When you make a car accident injury claim you usualy do so effectively against an insurance company and not personally against an individual driver. In cases where the driver is not insured a claim can usually be made to the Motor Insurers Bureau, which administers a fund, financed by the motor insurance industry, that compensates the victims of uninsured or untraced drivers. It is difficult at the best of times to know how much money a car accident injury claim might be worth, but our experts will provide you with an estimation based on available information after hearing the details of your situation.

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Personal Injury Solicitors

All of our lawyers are members of the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts. They will answer your questions in plain English without any technical or legal jargon. We operate using the risk free no win no fee scheme. We make no deductions from the compensation you receive and we cover all the costs of making a claim on your behalf. You pay nothing, regardless of if you win or if you lose and there is never any risk to your personal finances. We give advice at no charge and there is no obligation to use our services. To chat with a specialist personal injury solicitor without obligation just complete the contact form or use the helpline. We always treat your personal information with the utmost confidentiality and privacy and act in accordance with the Data Protection Act.