We deal with many different types of road traffic accident claims. One common occurrence is dealing with a claim whereby our client has been involved in a collision with a vehicle which is exiting from a side road. Any road accident can cause distress and anxiety in addition to any physical symptoms. Generally, people just don’t like the hassle of dealing with their insurance company and dealing with other aspects such as getting your vehicle repaired and sorting out a hire replacement. Anyone who has ever been involved in a road accident will appreciate this inconvenience. In terms of making a personal injury claim, we aim to make this as simple and as hassle free as possible.
If you have been injured in a road accident then we may be able to act on your behalf. We endeavour to get you the compensation that you deserve. If a vehicle collided into you or you collided into a vehicle coming out of a side road, then in terms of liability it would seem that you have a strong case. A vehicle coming out of a junction or side road is more likely to be at fault than a vehicle already travelling on the major road. This however does not necessarily mean that the other party will accept fault for causing the accident. It could be argued, for example, that you were driving too fast and that this caused or contributed to the accident. Even if this is accepted as a contributing factor, it does not mean that you cannot claim. If partial fault is accepted, this is called contributory negligence. You may agree that you are 10% or 20% to blame. This will mean any compensation awarded will be reduced to account for the 10% or 20% contributory negligence – however it does not mean that you cannot recover some compensation.
If you are hit from a side road then you are in a strong position to argue that the other party is 100% to blame for causing the accident. If we can act for you on a “No Win No Fee” agreement then we can get the claim underway. In terms of road accidents we are required to submit the claim through an online portal. The insurers of the Defendant then have 15 business days to provide a response. Often a response will not be provided in time which means we can continue under the general personal injury protocol.
At some stage it will be necessary to obtain medical evidence. This is to document your injuries sustained in the accident and the expert will provide guidance as to any further treatment required. A prognosis will be given. The medical report helps us to value your claim. You can also claim for any other losses such as lost earnings, care and assistance, hire vehicles etc. These “special” damages ordinarily have to be proved and must be reasonable. Any unreasonable special damages claim is likely to be disputed.
As we deal with many road accident claims, we are very experienced in the field. We can always assess a claim for free so do not hesitate to give us a call – we may be able to take your case forward and recover compensation for you. If you have been injured in a road accident which was not your fault – claim the compensation that you deserve.
