Road Traffic Accident Claims

What is included in compensation?

When you make a successful road traffic accident claim, you may be able to recover compensation for a number of different things, including:

• Medical expenses: This includes the cost of any medical treatment you have received, such as hospital fees, doctor’s bills, and physiotherapy.
• Lost earnings: If you have been unable to work as a result of your injuries, you may be able to claim for lost earnings.
• Pain and suffering: This is a non-financial award that is intended to compensate you for the physical and emotional pain and suffering you have experienced as a result of your injuries.
• Damage to your property: If your property was damaged in the accident, you may be able to claim for the cost of repairs or replacement.
• Care that you have required and/or will require in the future from professional carers and/or from family.

How much compensation can I expect?

The amount of compensation you can expect to receive will depend on the severity of your injuries, the impact they have had on your life, and the circumstances of the accident.

In general, the more serious your injuries, the more compensation you will be able to claim. However, even if your injuries are relatively minor, you may still be able to claim compensation if they have had a significant impact on your life.

What should I do if I have been injured in a road traffic accident?

If you have been injured in a road traffic accident, you should:

1. Get medical attention. Even if you don’t think you are injured, it is important to get checked out by a doctor. This will help to ensure that any injuries are properly documented.
2. Report the accident to the police. This will create a record of the accident and can be helpful if you need to prove that the other driver was negligent.
3. Take photographs of the scene of the accident. This can be helpful if there is any dispute about what happened.
4. Get the names and contact details of any witnesses to the accident. Witnesses can provide valuable evidence about what happened.
5. Contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. A solicitor can help you to understand your legal rights and to make a claim for compensation.