Road traffic accident claims

We have recovered compensation for hundreds of people who have been injured in road traffic accidents. The injuries suffered by our clients range from minor injuries causing symptoms for a few weeks to life-changing catastrophic injuries, including brain injury, serious orthopaedic injuries and spinal injury.

Cases are made on behalf of drivers and passengers of vehicles, but also cyclists and pedestrians.

Contact one of our specialist personal injury lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a “no win no fee” agreement.

When can you make a compensation claim for a road traffic accident injury?

Being involved in a car crash or other road traffic accident is a traumatic experience. It can leave you with physical and psychological injuries. The physical injuries might range from soft tissue injuries to severe injuries to your brain or spine which have long-term effects on your future, and that of your family.

Whether you were the driver of a car, motorbike, van or lorry, or a cyclist or pedestrian, you may be able to claim compensation. You can pursue claims for compensation in many circumstances including:

• Accidents involving uninsured drivers
• Accidents involving hit and run drivers
• Accidents involving drink driving
• Public transport accidents
• Fatal road traffic accidents
• Accidents where there is an allegation that you were partly responsible.

How do I make a road traffic accident claim?

If possible, obtain the insurance details of the driver responsible for your accident, although we appreciate this is often not possible following a serious accident resulting in serious injuries. In most cases the police will attend the scene and we will be able to obtain the third party details from them. If the police did not attend, notify the police of the accident. If you are able to, you or a loved one could write a clear description of the incident and try to obtain the names and contact details of witnesses. Photographs of the accident scene may be helpful.

If you have not been able to follow these steps, do not worry, you may still be able to make a claim.

Our personal injury solicitors will provide a free initial consultation, advising you on whether you have a claim and the best way to proceed. It may be necessary to gather evidence at the very outset, including taking statements from witnesses and obtaining a police accident report if available. We will contact those responsible for your accident to seek admission of liability and to secure interim compensation payments to help with your immediate financial needs and to fund medical treatment and rehabilitation. Where liability is denied, we will advise you on the defendant’s case. Our lawyers will gather evidence to help us to prove liability, the injuries you have suffered and the past and future financial losses you have incurred. We will liaise with the defendant’s representatives throughout and, when we are able to value your claim, negotiate with the other party to avoid court if possible. If court proceedings are necessary, we will deal with all court deadlines and guide you through the process to ensure that you feel comfortable and are able to get on with your life whilst the litigation continues.

You may be eligible to make a road traffic accident claim even if you believe you are or partly are to blame.

What compensation can you claim following a road traffic accident?

You may be entitled to recover compensation for:

• “General damages” for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have suffered as a result of the accident
• All past and future financial losses you have incurred as a result of the accident.

Financial losses may include:

• Loss of earnings
• Cost of paying carers or brain injury support workers
• Cost of paying either professionals or other family members for assistance with domestic chores such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.
• Loss of DIY and gardening ability
• Adaptations to the home
• Medical or rehabilitation expenses
• Travel expenses
• Pension losses.

As well as the compensation that can be recovered at the conclusion of the personal injury claim, money can be requested during the course of the claim to fund rehabilitation.

How our personal injury lawyers can help with compensation claims following road traffic accidents

Our personal injury solicitors are here to help you every step of the way. We work in a supportive, considered and clear manner to ensure you get the compensation you need to rebuild your life. If possible, we will help you to access the right rehabilitation, medical care and support to maximise your recovery.

The breadth of experience in our personal injury team means it is likely that we have already recovered compensation in a case similar to yours. Our experience of dealing with motor vehicle claims is extensive.

A specialist personal injury lawyer will handle your compensation claim quickly and sensitively. You will deal with the same person throughout the process and be given clear, practical advice. You will have your personal injury lawyer’s direct dial telephone number and email address so you will be able to contact your lawyer without difficulty.

We have particular experience in acting in cases where there are allegations that the claimant was partly responsible for causing the road traffic accident they were involved in. This is known as contributory negligence. We undertake a careful examination of evidence such as witness statements and photographs, and visit the accident site if appropriate. We will advise you of the best course of action and on whether any concession should be made for contributory negligence.

We can help with claims for “hit and run” accidents or accidents where the other driver did not have insurance. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) holds a fund to ensure that people do not go uncompensated in these circumstances.

Members of our personal injury team specialise in lower value personal injury claims for road traffic accidents which need to be pursued through a specialist online claims portal. This applies to claims arising out of road traffic accidents which are valued at £25,000 or less.

• Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
• We will make sure your case is fully investigated
• We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
• We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
• We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
• We can help you find out why your accident occurred and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.

Free initial consultation

Contact our team of specialist personal injury lawyers for a free, no obligation, consultation and we will listen to the circumstances of your accident before giving you clear advice on the chance of you recovering compensation. If we think you have a personal injury claim, we can offer you a “no win no fee” agreement to fund your case, giving you the financial security that you will not be “out of pocket” if the case is ultimately unsuccessful.

Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.

Have you been injured and think someone else was to blame? Our team of expert personal injury solicitors in Kent can help you claim the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free initial consultation to see if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a “no win no fee” agreement.

Our personal injury lawyers are here to help you every step of the way. We work in a supportive, considered and clear manner to ensure you get the compensation you need to rebuild your life. If possible, we will help you to access rehabilitation, medical care and support to maximise your recovery.

Our personal injury lawyers have dealt with thousands of personal injury cases, covering all areas of personal injury law, with many cases worth millions of pounds. With a wealth of experience, our team of personal injury lawyers has most likely already dealt with a case similar to yours. We have outstanding knowledge in this field and can offer clear, pragmatic advice.

We are frequently instructed in cases involving:

• Traumatic brain injuries of varying severity
• Serious orthopaedic and spinal injuries
• Functional neurological disorders (“FND”)
• Audio-vestibular injury
• Injuries affecting the senses, most commonly eye injuries
• Injuries to internal organs
• Burns and scarring
• Psychiatric injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder
• Chronic pain
• Mesothelioma, asbestosis and/or pleural thickening resulting from asbestos exposure.

One of our specialist personal injury solicitors will handle your compensation claim and that lawyer will be involved in your case from start to finish. You will have your personal injury lawyer’s direct dial telephone number and email address so you will be able to contact your lawyer without difficulty.

Our personal injury compensation solicitors are available for face-to-face meetings at our accessible office in Tunbridge Wells, and by phone. For more information and to see if you have a personal injury claim worth pursuing, call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your claim.

For more information and to see if you have a personal injury claim worth pursuing, call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your claim.