Car Accident Claims Lawyers

If you’re involved in a car accident that wasn't your fault, there are certain dos and don'ts you should follow immediately:

Do

• Pull over safely, get all your passengers out of the vehicle, and turn the engine off
• Take photographs and/or video evidence of the accident scene
• Exchange contact details with the owner of the other vehicle, if possible
• Seek medical attention immediately if you or anyone else is injured
• Take the contact details of any witnesses.

Don't:

• Apologise or admit fault
• Become aggravated or aggressive.

You should also contact our expert team of car accident injury lawyers as soon as possible to discuss making a potential claim. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start collecting evidence—it’s easier to collect when the details are fresher in the minds of any witnesses.

You can get every penny you deserve with the right legal expert by your side. Our solicitors can help you if you have sustained injuries that are not covered by the Government’s Official Injury Claim (OIC) scheme. Our in-depth knowledge of the laws around making a claim will give you the best chance of success.

Every case is different, and several factors influence how quickly your car accident claim is settled. Some cases settle in a few months, but others can take years.

The length of your claim will depend on:

• The severity of your injuries: Some can settle within a few months, but serious brain and spinal injuries can take much longer
• The status of others involved: If the other vehicle failed to stop or was driven by an uninsured driver, you can still claim, but it’ll take a little longer.

If the person responsible for your car accident won’t accept responsibility or is disputing the compensation sum, it may be necessary for us to start court proceedings.

In some cases, it may be in your best interest to take your claim to court to maximise the amount of compensation you could get, but we will try to keep your claim out of court if this isn’t the case.

Either way, we will be there to help you get what you deserve and will only act on your instructions.

There’s no set tariff of compensation for injuries caused in a car accident as no two people get injured in the same way. We can advise on potential compensation amounts after an initial consultation about your claim, which will be free.

Compensation figures reflect your short- and long-term needs, accounting for:

• Your pain and suffering
• Nursing or home care costs
• Specialist medical care or therapies you may need
• Modifications you may need making to your home or vehicle
• Loss of earnings if you have been unable to work
• Expenses, such as travel expenses for hospital visits.