As well as the physical damages that an accident can cause, there can also be mental problems that can arise. If the accident was particularly bad, and stopped the sufferer from working, this could lead to financial problems, which again is a contributor in decreasing a persons well being.
Thankfully, there is help available. If you need it. If someone else caused your accident, and you know you weren’t to blame for the for it happening, you can make a road accident claim.
Since the introduction of ‘no win no fee’ you can pursue a claim for compensation at no cost. The insurance company of the party at fault pays the legal fees. This means whether your claim is successful, or you lose your case, you don’t pay a penny.
The process of making a claim is relatively straightforward. You can kick start the process by contacting a personal injury solicitor. They will discuss the details of your accident, and on most occasions will be able to inform you within minutes if they think you have a claim.
Once the solicitor has agreed to take on your case, an visit by an agent will be arranged at your convenience, so you can sign the necessary paperwork, which is then sent back to the solicitor.
To help with your claim you can provide your solicitor with several things, which they will most likely ask about during your initial conversation. These are:
• Photographs of the accident location.
• Photograph’s of your injuries
• The details of the guilty party, including insurance and car registration number (if possible)
• A medical prognosis from your GP or from the hospital
• Details of any witnesses to the accident.
In most road accident claims, your case will take around 4-6 months but this is obviously dependent on how severe your injuries are . If you have multiple injuries then this could take longer as your solicitor will be building a larger case for you.
Compensation amounts are also dependent on the severity of the injures you have acquired. An average sum for a Whiplash claim would be around £1,500 in comparison; a serious or even fatal injury can reach six figures.
