Car accident claims are one of the most frequent types of compensation claim made. They may cover injuries accrued in the accident, damage to the vehicles, damages to any property inside the vehicles, time taken from work for recovery, and even the cost of hiring another car while yours is being repaired.
If you’re a passenger in a car which is involved in an accident, and you receive an injury, you will always be entitled to compensation, as the accident could not have been your fault. Making a claim should not be any difficult procedure, and our specialist solicitors will work to ensure you receive a full payout for your injuries.
If you’re the driver in a car which is involved in an accident, and you are injured, whether you are entitled to compensation depends on whether or not you were at fault. This can be difficult to determine, as many drivers are unwilling to admit they were at fault. At , our expert team will analyse all aspects of the accident to determine whether or not your case is likely to be successful. If the accident was entirely your fault, you will definitely not be entitled to any compensation.
However, in some cases, both parties are partly liable for the damages, and in the majority of cases the person who was at fault can be easily determined. For example, if your car is hit in the rear and you receive whiplash, it will always be the other driver’s fault, as they should have kept a sufficient distance to ensure they did not hit you, no matter what. Likewise, if your car is hit in the side, it is usually because one of the vehicles has not followed the right-of-way rules properly. For these reasons, car accident compensation claims are usually successful.
When making a car accident claim, the compensation will be taken from the ‘at fault’ party’s insurance. Therefore, you should not feel worried or nervous about making a claim, as it is the insurer’s responsibility to ensure you receive adequate compensation, although they will often try and give you as little as possible.
If you receive any sort of injury in a car accident, it is essential that you see a medical expert such as your GP or a hospital as soon as possible. This is not only for your health, but will also ensure that the claims process goes as smoothly as possible, as it will provide us with an accurate record of your injuries and will let us determine your likely recovery time.
We work on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, as do most personal injury specialists, which means that if your case is unsuccessful you will not have to pay for our services. In addition, in successful cases our fee will be paid-for by the other side, so you will be entitled to 100% of your compensation. For a free consultation or just to discuss your options for making a car accident claim, contact us today, for free, on . Our friendly, experienced specialists would love to hear from you.
