Accident Claims / Road accident Claims

Car Accident Claims

If you have been injured in a car accident and it was not your fault, contact us for expert legal advice. We can help you straight away and explain what to do next. If you have a case, we can handle the whole process for you, getting you the compensation you deserve.

It does not matter whether you were driving the car or travelling as a passenger – we can help you. We can also recover compensation on behalf of your child, or a loved one who has sustained serious injuries.

For a free, no obligation enquiry, call us on 0800 024 1400 or fill out our free online enquiry form.

We have different funding options available. Most of our personal injury claims are handled on a no win, no fee basis.

Car accident

Causes of car accident claims

‍Car accident claims happen for all kinds of reasons. Usually, another road user is to blame. It could be that a driver was intoxicated through alcohol or drugs or was driving without due care and attention. Sometimes, dangerous conditions are a factor, such as potholes or icy roads.

Whatever the reason, if you have been injured through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to make a car accident claim.

If another driver is responsible, a claim will be made against their insurance company. The driver does not pay for your compensation personally. If the other driver left the scene of the accident, or does not have insurance, a claim can be made through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) instead. We are highly experienced in MIB claims as well.

If dangerous road conditions caused your accident, it may be possible to bring a claim against your local authority or the Highways Agency.

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Talk to an experienced solicitor to find out if you can claim

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You don’t pay anything unless your claim succeeds

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We feel privileged to act for you and care deeply

What to do after a car accident

There is a legal requirement to stop if you are involved in an accident with another road user. The drivers must exchange names, addresses and insurance details. If someone is injured the police should be told immediately. If the other driver does not stop, try and make a note about the other car and driver.

Assuming the other driver does stop and you have a camera to hand, it is useful to take photographs of the damage to the vehicles, any marks on the road and of the other driver. Not everyone is who they say they are. You should then report the accident to your insurer.

If you have been injured, be sure to see a doctor. Symptoms may take several days to appear. Even if you feel that it’s not worth seeing a doctor, medical advice is always beneficial and can help prove your claim at a later stage. Contact us at Serious Accident Solicitors Ltd to talk about making a car accident claim.

Car accident solicitors

We can speak to you about the circumstances of your car accident. Often, it just takes one telephone conversation for us to know whether you can make a claim. We offer a free initial no obligation enquiry, so you can get expert legal advice without having to pay a penny.

If we believe you are able to make a claim, we can discuss the process with you, including the funding options. Most of our claims are run on a no win, no fee basis, providing financial security for you.

We can handle the entire car accident claim for you and take the worry out of your hands. The first step is to notify the other driver’s insurance company. We will then collect all the evidence needed to prove your claim and negotiate a suitable settlement.

If needed, a member of our staff will attend at the accident scene with you and help gather in crucial evidence. We have an ex-police officer in our team who is highly experienced and who can carry out home visits or attend at accident locations to take photos and speak to witnesses.

Has your loved one been hurt?

There are times when you may want to make a claim on a loved one’s behalf. This happens if the injured person is a child (under the age of 18 or if your loved one died as a result of their injuries or does not have the mental ability to take legal action on their own.

The process of claiming on behalf of a loved one is slightly different. We have the expertise needed to handle claims involving minors and claims involving fatalities or serious injuries.

Has the insurer offered to settle?

The other driver’s insurance company may offer you an early offer to settle your claim. It can be tempting to accept. However, we strongly urge you not to agree to anything until you have spoken to us. Typically, if you use a solicitor, you will be entitled to a far greater settlement than the one being offered.

Once you have settled your claim, you cannot ask re-open it and ask for more. A settlement is full and final. That is why it is vital to ask an experienced solicitor to represent you. Your claim must be fully investigated and your compensation properly calculated. Otherwise, you could lose out.

Damages are there to compensate you for your pain and suffering and to recover the financial losses you have experienced or may experience in the future. These can be significant, particularly if you are unable to work – either temporarily or at all. You may also need medical treatment, care and specialist equipment. We make sure that all these losses are recovered in full.

Car accidents and serious injuries

Car accident injuries can be life-changing. We specialise in these serious accident claims and can get you the support and rehabilitation you need. We cannot turn back the clock, but we can help make your life easier and support and guide you during your legal case.

Free No Obligation Discussion

Talk to an experienced solicitor to find out if you can claim

No Win No Fee Available

You don’t pay anything unless your claim succeeds

Warm, Friendly and Helpful Service

We feel privileged to act for you and care deeply

Clear and Simple Communication

We will NOT start work until YOU ask us and you are entirely comfortable.

Make a Free Enquiry Today

If you want to know more about claiming compensation for an accident, contact us at Serious Accident Solicitors. We remove the stress from making a claim. We guarantee that your claim will be progressed as quickly as possible.

We have different funding options available. Most of our farm accident claims are handled on a no win, no fee basis.

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Absolutely fantastic! Life changing service! I couldn't be happier and would recommend to anyone - thank you again.
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February 28, 2023
I cannot recommend Nia enough for her attentiveness yet professionalism throughout my case. She dealt with everything and what could have been a stressful process, was made straightforward by Nia's efficiency
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Frequently Asked Questions

We handle most cases using a No win No fee agreement so you do not have to find any money up front. This means you can claim the compensation you deserve without spending a single pound.We will discuss this with you simply and clearly. We will not start work until you ask us and you are entirely comfortable.

We handle most cases using a No win No fee agreement so you do not have to find any money up front. This means you can claim the compensation you deserve without spending a single pound.We will discuss this with you simply and clearly. We will not start work until you ask us and you are entirely comfortable.

We handle most cases using a No win No fee agreement so you do not have to find any money up front. This means you can claim the compensation you deserve without spending a single pound.We will discuss this with you simply and clearly. We will not start work until you ask us and you are entirely comfortable.

We handle most cases using a No win No fee agreement so you do not have to find any money up front. This means you can claim the compensation you deserve without spending a single pound.We will discuss this with you simply and clearly. We will not start work until you ask us and you are entirely comfortable.