First4lawyers
Their legal team has been assisting clients for over 15 years. Whether you need assistance with a personal injury claim or a real estate transaction, they are here to serve you.
Their attorneys provide counsel on a wide range of legal matters, from civil law and small claims to medical malpractice and employment law. If you have any further questions, feel free to give them a call at no cost whatsoever.
A group of lawyers, marketers, and business developers known as First4Lawyers provide their services to clients all around the country so that they may obtain justice. They take great pride in the individual attention they give to each of their clients. They’ve never been ones to pressure customers or make unsolicited phone calls.
Most importantly, they alleviate the burden and produce the desired outcomes.
Making a road traffic accident claim
Tragic consequences often result from car crashes. They can leave you fearful of getting back in a car and can have lasting impacts on your physical and mental health.
Using public transportation is safer. As of the end of 2022, the Department of Transport projected that 1,695 persons had lost their lives on British roads. There were a total of 136,002 reported casualties across all severity levels due to traffic collisions.
You have the right to seek compensation for your injuries if they were sustained in an accident that was not your fault. Use First4Lawyers for assistance.
Claims arising from motor vehicle collisions on foreign roads may be subject to a separate set of rules. Contact them to talk about what’s going on, and they’ll help you figure out what to do next.
Types of Road Traffic Accident Claims
How much compensation will I get for a road accident?
Each incident is unique. Injuries sustained in a collision might vary greatly from person to person. That’s why it’s hard to know for sure what you’re entitled to unless they have a conversation about it.
The extent of your injuries, how long it will take you to heal, and how your life will change as a result of the accident will all go into the compensation you receive.
You are entitled to compensation for both the mental anguish and the material losses you have sustained as a result of the accident. You may have to pay for things like medical care, transportation, replacing damaged property, and lost wages if you are unable to work following an accident.
If you’ve been injured, their compensation calculator can help you estimate your potential payout. To find out more about your potential compensation, you can also give them a call.
Who will pay my accident compensation?
- Another driver
Two or more cars typically collide in traffic accidents. In such a case, you would file a lawsuit against the driver who was at fault for the collision. If your claim is approved, you will receive money from their insurance company. To put it another way, you won’t be filing a claim against the motorist.
- Uninsured driver
If you were hurt by an uninsured motorist, you might assume you have no recourse for financial compensation. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) does cover accidents like these, so you may still be able to file a claim.
- Unknown driver
You may feel hopeless about filing a claim if you were injured in a hit-and-run accident but failed to obtain the information of the at-fault party. However, the MIB also provides compensation for such mishaps. That means you can file a claim even if the other driver fled the scene after hitting you.
- Road conditions
You may be able to file a claim against the entity responsible for the road if your accident was caused by its poor maintenance, such as potholes or a hazardous surface. The local government or a national agency like Highways England or Transport Scotland may be responsible for this. If you are awarded compensation, it will be disbursed by them.
Causes of road traffic accidents
Some of the most common causes of road traffic accidents are:
- Careless or reckless driving
- Drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Failing to look properly
- Losing control of a vehicle
- Making a poor turn or manoeuvre
- Not judging another driver’s path or speed
If your crash was the result of someone else’s actions, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim.
If an accident was my fault, can I claim?
Who is at fault in an accident is not always obvious. The mishap may have been partially due to your actions. You could still be able to file a claim if another party shared responsibility for the incident.
In this case, responsibility will be shared. This is the point at which you admit some degree of fault for the mishap. The total amount of your payout will change as a result.
Your payout may be reduced by as much as 40% if the court determines that you were 40% to blame for the incident. So even if you were partially to blame, you can still file a claim for compensation after a car crash.
First4Lawyers can clear up any confusion you may have about filing a claim when you share fault with the other party.
How long do I have to make a claim?
In most cases, victims of traffic accidents have three years from the accident’s date to file a claim for damages. However, it is best to get started as soon as possible.
Both you and any witnesses will have a better chance of recalling the specifics of what happened if you do this. Evidence, such dash cam or CCTV footage, may also be easier to get.
However, keep in mind that this three-year deadline does not apply to everyone. If a youngster is wounded in an accident, for instance, they have until they turn 21 to file a claim. There is also no time limit for filing a claim on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to do so.