CAR ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

The statistics about the numbers of deaths and accidents on the roads in the United Kingdom make uncomfortable reading. Every year over 3,500 people are killed and over 40,000 people have to deal with serious personal injuries in addition to over 250,000 less serious injuries. Making a car accident personal injury claim may not be upper most in peoples thoughts in the aftermath of an accident however it is important that action is taken as soon as possible to preserve evidence and to obtain witness statements whilst the incident is still fresh in the memory.

Those under 25 years of age are responsible for a disproportionate number of accidents which is mainly contributed to by excessive speed. Children and the elderly are considerably more vulnerable and are twice as likely to become casualties. Pedestrians are particularly at risk from car drivers, with over 700 deaths every year. Drivers between the ages of seventeen and twenty one are involved in 14% of accidents yet make up only 7% of the total driving license holders.

Damages that can be recovered in a car accident personal injury claim include all those expenses reasonably incurred as a result of the accident including loss of wages both past and anticipated in the future, damage to vehicles and property in addition to compensation for the pain and suffering of personal injury. The assessment of compensation for pain and suffering for personal injury is not an exact science. Judges use their own past experience together with decisions made in previously decided cases tempered by government guidelines issued by The Judicial Studies Board in order to come to a fair and equitable figure.

About the best thing that can be done to facilitate a car accident personal injury claim is to take advice from a specialist solicitor as soon as possible. Our specialists can answer your questions and will do so in plain English without any technical or legal jargon! Fill in the contact form on this website today or ring our helpline number to speak with a professional now. We make no deductions from the compensation you receive and we cover all the costs of making a claim on your behalf. You pay nothing, regardless of if you win or lose the case and there is never any risk to your personal finances. We give advice at no charge and there is no obligation to use our services.