Road Traffic Accident Claims
If you are a driver on the UK’s roads, you run the risk of being involved in a road traffic accident with another vehicle. While it is generally hoped that all road users will conduct themselves with the necessary care and skill that is required when driving, there will always be those who fail to pay attention and cause an accident. If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, and would like to speak to a personal injury claims solicitor **, please call us now for a free consultation.
Call our helpline on 01252354433^ for no win, no fee * accident compensation. Our helpline is open daily. When you call us, one of our friendly experts will ask you some simple questions, and should be able to quickly tell you whether you are eligible to make a road traffic accident claim.
In line with FCA Regulations, you are entitled – if you fulfil the necessary criteria – to make a claim for injury arising from a motor accident in the UK to the Claims Portal. You do not need to instruct a solicitor and can submit a claim free of charge. Our panel solicitors will charge a fee for providing advice and submitting your claim. This fee may be up to 25% of the claim value plus VAT. We will be able to inform you in more detail when you enquire on 01252354433^.
Accident Claims: We Make it Easy
At Accident Claims UK, we help people with compensation claims for their injuries following a road traffic accident. Our many years of experience helping people with personal injury claims have shown us the impact that being involved in an accident can have.
We work to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of financial compensation for a road traffic accident you’re entitled to and that truly reflects the gravity of your situation.
What types of vehicle are considered in Road Traffic Accidents?
All of them – any moving road user, or even pedestrian, connecting with another vehicle is covered by the term “Road Traffic Accident”. Even if the environment is the cause, at least where a negligent party is involved in the circumstances, it’s considered to be an RTA.
Here’s a list of relevant pages for each for more detailed information
Establishing Blame in Road Traffic Accident Claims
In the UK, it is expected that we will all drive in a manner that does not put other road users and pedestrians in danger of being injured. This is sometimes described in law as road users having a duty of care. While most drivers will observe the rules of the road with little difficulty, traffic accidents can and do happen.
In order for claims for road traffic accident compensation to be made, you must be able to show that your injury was the result of someone failing to observe the rules of the road. Demonstrating there was a breach in the duty of care that they owed to you will cause them to be liable.
Evidencing a breach of a road user’s duty of care towards you is really concerned with your ability to point to something that they did (or didn’t do) which should not have been the case.
In other words, you have to be able to provide tangible evidence that they did not behave as they would otherwise be expected to behave on the road, i.e., they were negligent. As a matter of law, negligence can be difficult to prove and is heavily reliant on evidence.
Making Successful Road Traffic Accident Claims
If you are interested in pursuing a compensation claim following a road traffic accident, it is helpful if there is information documenting the circumstances of your accident, such as:
- Photographs of the area where the accident occurred, and of any damage sustained by you; and,
- Statements from other people that can endorse your version of events, lending credibility to your claim.
It is important not to get lost in the emotion surrounding your accident, and perhaps mistakenly adding or removing information about your accident that turns out not to be true. This can have a negative impact on your prospects for success, and may cause a reduction in the amount of compensation you are entitled to.
How Much Road Traffic Accident Compensation Are You Able to Claim?
Personal injury law regarding road traffic accident claims is designed to provide you with some financial payment that reflects the fact that you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. For the most part, any compensation claim that you will be awarded will be to account for the pain and suffering that you have endured. This is often described as General Damages in England & Wales or Solatium in Scotland, which in practice relate to the same thing.
It is difficult to determine exactly how much compensation for a road traffic accident claim you will be awarded. Any and all awards in personal injury cases, including those for road traffic accidents, are designed to reflect the individual circumstances. In part, this is why it is so important that you speak with an expert who will be able to investigate your situation in depth and determine the likely level of compensation.
Serious Injuries Caused by Road Traffic Accidents
The consequences of road traffic accidents vary: some people emerge with only mild concussion or whiplash, while others may suffer significant injury to both themselves and their car. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities in the UK.
Generally, the more severe the injury, the greater the level of road traffic accident compensation. Injuries, including whiplash and other soft tissue damage, may only attract a few thousand pounds –they are not significant enough to attract a larger payment, as this would be disproportionate to the circumstances.
On the other hand, injuries related to spinal damage, loss of limb or brain injury can attract significantly higher sums in compensation. You should also be aware that you can pursue compensation for other aspects of your accident.
As above, there are different names for this part of the compensation award depending on where your claim is based. They cover the same thing and allow you to claim financial compensation for:
- Damage to personal property: if you have had to get your car or bike repaired or replaced following a road traffic accident, you will be able to claim for the loss and expense;
- Getting to and from hospital: if you have had to attend a medical clinic in order to have your injuries addressed, you will be able to reclaim for the expense you incurred as a result; and,
- Pursuing necessary medical treatment: some injuries may warrant significant medical attention, which may carry with it high treatment costs. These too can form a component of your personal injury claim.
However, no matter the severity of your injury, if you are hurt in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, you are legally entitled to road accident compensation.
Why Choose Us for Road Traffic Accident Claims?
Road traffic accidents are not something that should be taken lightly. While it’s impossible to completely remove the risk of an accident occurring, everyone (pedestrians and road users alike) are expected to mitigate the risk by observing their duty of care to one another.
It is for this reason and more that if you have been injured in a road accident that was someone else’s fault, then you are legally entitled to make a compensation claim using our road traffic accident solicitors **.
A Road traffic accident claim should be handled by an expert who specialises in personal injury compensation and understands the process involved in building a strong case with sufficient evidence to increase the chances of success.
RTA Compensation By Our Experienced Solicitors
Accident Claims UK is a leading provider of personal injury legal services. Our team have a successful history in helping people to pursue compensation for injuries they have suffered as a result of being in an accident on the UK’s roads.
We always work with our clients, keeping them involved in the process and provide pragmatic and practical guidance on what is needed to secure the maximum level of compensation that is possible for their circumstances.
If you want to speak to someone about how much personal injury compensation you could be due, please contact the team at Accident Claims UK today on 01252354433^ and talk to a road traffic accident claims specialist.
Contact Our Accident Claim Specialists Today
Call us on 01252354433^ to discuss your personal injury claim, or if you would like to contact Accident Claims UK online, please complete our enquiry form. We’re here to help.
