Road Traffic Accident Claims

Why should I make a road traffic accident claim?

First, the reason for making a claim is to get justice. If you're seriously injured through no fault of your own, a claim recognises that fact. From that recognition, you may get the compensation you need to help you recover – be that treatment, rehabilitation, or something else.

A claim can also make sure that no one else goes through the same thing again. If the accident is the result of poor work or practices, your claim could bring about changes to how things are done in future. And hopefully, that will help to reduce the number of accidents

How Much Does It Cost To Make a Claim?

We deal with most road traffic accident claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. In practice, this means you won't have to pay a penny if your case doesn't win. We can tell you if your claim qualifies for No Win, No Fee as part of our Free Claims Assessment when you get in touch.

How Long Do Road Traffic Accident Claims Take?

We can't tell you for sure. All claims are different and will depend on several factors. The type of accident, the nature of your injuries, and whether the other party accepts fault will all affect how long your claim might take. But our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors will make sure you're kept in the loop at all times with how your case is progressing.

How much compensation could I get?

Much like the length of time your claim can take, there's no hard and fast rule as to the amount of compensation you could get. The total amount is decided by a range of factors, most of which are unique to you and your accident.

In all personal injury claims, the amount is divided into General Damages and Special Damages. 

General Damages relate to the type and severity of your injuries. It can be easier to predict because Judicial College Guidelines set out compensation amounts. But Special Damages are always unique to your situation – such as treatment needs and lost earnings.

Who pays compensation in a road traffic accident claim?

The compensation in a road traffic accident claim is paid by the insurer of the other party when fault is accepted.

What if the other driver is uninsured?

In some claims, the other driver in a road traffic accident could be uninsured. This isn't an issue, however. Our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors have worked in cases where this has happened. If this happens to you, your legal rights are still protected – and a claim will be made to the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

How Long Do I Have To Make a Claim for a Road Traffic Accident?

In England and Wales, you have three years to make a road traffic accident claim from the date it happened.

But it can be important to make your claim as early as possible. This gives us more time to build a strong case. Meanwhile, the details will be easier for any witnesses to remember.

There are exceptions to this time limit. If a child is injured in a traffic accident, you can claim on their behalf while they're still a minor. Otherwise, they'll have three years from the date of their 18th birthday to start a claim.

Any time limits to make road traffic accident compensation claims are paused if you – or a loved one – doesn't have capacity. This can be either due to the accident or for another reason.

Not sure if you can make a claim either for yourself or for someone else? Contact us now and get a Free Claims Assessment so you know for sure.

Can I Start A Claim For Someone Else?

You can – as long as the person:

• Is under the age of 18
• Died in the accident
• Lacks capacity to make the claim  themselves