Unfortunately car accidents or
road traffic accidents (RTAs) or car accident claims, are very common and account for the majority of injuries and fatalities that occur in the UK every year. UK Department of Transport statistics show that there are approximately 200,000 car accident or road traffic injuries every year, 40,000 of which are serious and 3,000 of which are actual deaths.
Road or environment factors contribute to car accidents which can lead to car accident claims. However, the major cause of car accidents claims is due to human error, whether it’s because of a lack of judgement or because of intoxication. In cases of intoxication, it shouldn’t be difficult to prove liability for car accident compensation, especially if the police were called following the accident.
Car Accident Compensation
The most common injury sustained in a car accident is
whiplash claims. However, the injuries vary and could include bruising, broken limbs and even psychological trauma.
If you are a passenger you can bring a
personal injury claim for car accident compensation either against the driver of the vehicle that hit you if they were at fault, or against your own driver if they caused the accident. As a passenger, you are not in control of the car. Therefore, it is relatively simple to prove that the accident was not your fault and pursue a car accident claim.
Often an injured party will know the driver. However, you are still the victim as the accident occurred through no fault of your own and you are therefore, entitled to bring a car injury claim. Any car accident claims made against the driver will be covered by their insurance policy and in most cases they will not have to pay your compensation out of their own pocket.
Car Injury Claim
If you have been injured in a car accident, expert solicitors working with Legal Advice Helpline will help you make a
No Win No Fee personal car injury claim and guarantee that you will recover 100% of any car accident compensation.
For more information on
claiming compensation for car injury claims suffered in a car accident, call
Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042.