Road traffic accidents
Compensation when someone else’s driving has left you injured and out of pocket.
How we can help
- Establishing who was at fault and dealing with their insurer
- Arranging medical evidence to document your injuries properly
- Recovering lost earnings, treatment costs, travel and care expenses
- Sorting out vehicle damage, storage and replacement hire
- Arranging rehabilitation and physiotherapy where it will help recovery
- Advising on offers so you don’t settle for less than the claim is worth
What happens next
- Tell us what happened and send any police reference, photographs and medical records.
- We assess liability, notify the other side and arrange a medical report.
- We negotiate settlement, and issue court proceedings if the offer isn’t right.
Fees for this work
Most road traffic claims are run on a no win, no fee basis. We will explain exactly what is deducted from any compensation before you sign anything.
Common questions
How long do I have to claim?
Generally three years from the date of the accident. For children the three years runs from their eighteenth birthday. There are limited exceptions, but do not rely on them.
The other driver wasn't insured. Can I still claim?
Usually yes. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau exists to compensate people injured by uninsured and untraced drivers, though the process differs and time limits can be tighter.
Their insurer has offered me money directly. Should I accept?
Not without advice. Early offers made before your injuries have been properly assessed are very often well below what the claim is worth, and accepting closes the matter permanently.
Will I have to go to court?
The overwhelming majority of claims settle without a hearing. Court proceedings are sometimes issued to apply pressure or protect a time limit, which is not the same as going to trial.
Tell us what's happened
Confidential, reviewed by a solicitor, answered within one working day.