Car accident claims advice
A whopping 32.3 million licensed motor vehicles travelled on our roads in 2004 and there were 3,221 fatalities as a result of road traffic accidents. 52 % of people killed in road accidents in 2004 were car users.
If you have been involved in a car accident it is likely that you will want to make a car accident claim but first please adhere to the following advice.
Step one - What to do following a car accident
- Stop the car and assess the situation. It is illegal to just drive off. This is called a hit and run.
- Call an ambulance or seek medical assistance if anyone has suffered a personal injury
- Swap contact details, car registrations and car insurance details with the other party
- Call the police or report the accident to the police within 24 hours. If the other party says they will do this make sure that they do
- Write down your version of what happened soon after the car accident so that you can refer back to it later
- Try to draw a sketch of the accident scene or if you have a mobile phone with a camera take a picture of the scene, this may be used as evidence
Step two - Making a car accident claim
If you have been involved in a car accident that was not your fault then you may want to make a car accident claim. You can claim for a number of things following a road accident including personal injuries, loss of earnings and a replacement car.
Our legal professionals are at hand to offer you free and confidential advice throughout the compensation claims process. What’s more, our no win, no fee policy means that none of our clients are liable for their own legal expenses. See no win, no fee for more information.
To make a car accident claim fill out our quick assessment form online or call 0800 197 32 32.
