Being involved in a Road Traffic Accident (
RTA) can be a frightening experience and can occur under any number of circumstances, between any number of vehicles and for a multitude of reasons. We can advise you on making a road accident claim.
Making a Road Traffic Accident Claim - What you should do
Depending on the severity of the collision, if you are involved in a road traffic accident that may lead to a road accident claim, there are a number of things which you should do at the time:
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You must ALWAYS stop at the scene of the accident. Failure to do so is an offence and may prejudice any traffic accident claim
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You should exchange insurance information and name, address and phone number details with the other driver (the third party)
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To assist you with your road accident claim you should obtain the name, address and phone number details of any witnesses
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If the police attend the scene, it would help your traffic accident claim if you obtain the police officers warrant number for future reference
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Make a note of the road layout and weather conditions at the time of the car accident, these details may affect any road accident claim later
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Also make a note of whether or not the police breathalysed the other driver
Most people walk away from a road traffic accident relatively unscathed. However, there are still many thousands of people who are not so lucky and who suffer quite severe injury, sometimes life threatening. Regrettably there are still too many fatalities on our roads as a result of road traffic accidents many of which could be avoided.
Whose fault is a car accident and how do I find out more?
In most cases, determining liability in a road traffic accident claim is not that difficult a task. However, in serious road traffic accidents involving fatalities, determining liability can become much more complicated due to the severity of the collision and circumstances of the crash.
Factors considered in establishing fault in a road traffic accident claim include:
- Alcohol consumption (driver ability or impairment)
- Speed is a crucial factor in road claims
- Right of way can determine a traffic accident claim
- Road condition and markings
- Vehicle state of repair can be of significant importance when pursuing a road accident claim
If you've been involved in an accident and want to pursue a road accident claim,
contact Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042 today to find out more information. We can help by providing access to an expert solicitor who will give you advice on making a road traffic accident claim for
personal injury claim.