Car accident solicitiors
Whether getting us from A to B or taking us on a family day out, our cars play important parts in our everyday lives. But, if you're unlucky enough to be involved in a car accident that wasn't your fault, it's not fair that you should have to take on the physical, financial and mental burden alone.
That's where National Accident Law comes in. Our compassionate and friendly team will work with you to get you the compensation you deserve after a motor accident and help put things right.
Motor accidents can have a devastating impact on those involved. Not only can they cause serious physical injuries, but long-lasting mental health issues too. In the worst cases, car accidents can lead to loss of life.
If you have been involved in a collision on the road that wasn't your fault, you may be able to make a car accident claim.
Who is entitled to make a car accident claim?
To be able to make a successful car accident claim, the incident must be someone else's fault. This means that the accident you were involved in was caused by another motorist's reckless driving, or by poor road conditions. If you've suffered due to any of the following, we may be able to help you claim compensation:
- Car accident caused by another driver: If your vehicle was involved in a collision due to another driver, your car accident lawyer will seek to claim compensation from the driver's insurance. Don't worry if the other driver was uninsured - we should still be able to help you.
- Car accident due to poor road conditions: If you suffered because of potholes or an uneven road surface, then you may be able to make a car accident claim against your local council or the Highways Agency.
- Personal injury as a passenger in a vehicle: You can also make a motor accident compensation claim if you were a passenger in a car, bus or taxi that had a collision.
- Personal injury as a pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist: Car accident injury claims can also be made by pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists injured in a vehicle collision.
Sustaining injuries from a car accident that was not your fault can be quite a traumatic time. Our friendly legal experts are there to help you get the legal support you need.
Meet David Griffiths - he's one of our Senior Litigators here at National Accident Law and has many years' litigation experience in resolving personal injury claims. He has a proven track record in recovering compensation for personal injury arising from road traffic accidents, so he knows what it takes to build strong claims and positive outcomes for customers.
What is the average settlement for a car accident?
What is the average settlement for a car accident?
There is no specific amount of compensation you will receive if your case is successful. This is because every car crash claim is different.
Our car accident solicitors will work out how much compensation you are entitled to by establishing the seriousness of your injuries, any financial implications and the overall impact the accident has had on your life. This is to make sure the amount you get will help with your recovery, particularly if your injuries will have a long-term impact. For instance, you may need to cover the costs of physiotherapy or travel.
Small claims personal injury and whiplash law changes
The rules for making a small personal injury claim following a road traffic accident changed on 31st May 2021. The government has introduced a tariff for whiplash claims linking compensation awards to the duration of the injury. They are designed to reduce the number and cost of exaggerated or fraudulent claims plus reduce motor insurance premiums for drivers. The changes mean Compensation for soft tissue and whiplash injury claims is now fixed, banded by severity, and lower than before.
The new fixed levels of compensation for soft tissue and whiplash injuries caused in road traffic accidents are shown in the table below:
| Whiplash \ soft tissue injury duration (months) | Revised damages - whiplash only | Revised damages - whiplash including mild psychological injury |
| Not more than 3 months | £240 | £260 |
| More than 3 months but not more than 6 | £495 | £520 |
| More than 6 months but not more than 9 | £840 | £895 |
| More than 9 months but not more than 12 | £1,320 | £1,390 |
| More than 12 months but not more than 15 | £2,040 | £2,125 |
| More than 15 months but not more than 18 | £3,005 | £3,100 |
| More than 18 months but not more than 24 | £4,215 | £4,345 |
Can I make a no win no fee car accident claim?
Can I make a no win no fee car accident claim?
We operate a no win no fee car accident claims service and we should be able to tell you if we can take on your case on this basis after our initial discussion. No win no fee means If you don't win your no win no fee claim, you pay nothing to anyone. Your no win no fee lawyer may need to arrange insurance for you to ensure claiming is risk-free.
If you win your case, a fee will be deducted from your overall compensation amount. How this fee is calculated and the maximum percentage we will take will be agreed with you before the claims process begins, so you can rest assured that there are no hidden costs or surprises.
Frequently asked questions...
- Seek medical attention for all injuries straightaway.
- Report the incident to the police and your insurance company without delay - with the other driver's car registration number if you were able to get it.
- If you have a dashcam, check the footage to see if it captured useful evidence like the other party's registration number, car type or driver identity.
- Check with Highways England to see if they have CCTV coverage in range of the incident location.
- Email them at info@highwaysengland.co.uk, marking your request 'Urgent CCTV Request' and include precise location details - or call them on 0300 123 5000.
- They only store footage for five days so don't leave it too late.
- Call us - register your claim and open MyAccount with us.
- We'll make contact with the MIB on your behalf and report back to you.
- Collect as much good quality photographic evidence as you (or a friend on your behalf) can:
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to make a claim on behalf of a loved one. For instance, you can claim on behalf of your child if they were injured and under the age of 18.
You may also be able to claim on behalf of an injured person who's suffered head or brain trauma, or someone who has a pre-existing medical condition which means they are unable to make a decision themselves. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is in place to protect vulnerable parties and help people establish when a person lacks capacity to make their own decision.
If you are claiming on behalf of a loved one, it is important you have all the details of their accident and medical treatment. A personal injury solicitor will be able to take you through this and explain how the compensation claim process works in these situations.
If your loved one has died due to an accident that wasn't their fault, we understand how difficult it can be to cope. While we can't take back what happened, we can help you to claim compensation which may relieve some of the financial pressure you're facing.
Once in Court, the specialist lawyer or barrister we appoint to represent you will take care of all the legal business. However, the Judge will need you to run through the details of your claim to assess the impact of the incident on your life. The other side's barrister may also want to ask your questions. We'll prepare you fully so you're comfortable and confident.
Yes, absolutely. If you're injured in a road accident as a driver, rider, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian, always report it to the police as soon as you can (and your motor insurance company if you were the driver or rider).
Make sure you also report it to your GP (particularly if you needed a visit to A&E). For injuries from trips, slips and falls in public, make sure you see your GP and inform the body responsible in writing - this could be the local council, a local business, a property landlord or even your employer. If it's a claim for historical injuries then there's no need to report it to the police.
As soon as is practical, start recording the evidence. Take several good quality close-up photographs of your injuries from different angles, especially if they're to the face. Remember to photograph the scene of the incident too: get pictures of the defect, hazard or road layout and also images of the wider area that show its state of repair.
Don't forget to check if there's a CCTV camera in range - if there's footage, it could be invaluable for supporting your case. Should you be incapacitated by the accident, ask a trusted friend or family member to take care of the notifications, photography and evidence-gathering for you. Finally, give us a call on 0800 917 0490 to chat through what happened.
We're here to help.
Is there a time limit on making a car accident claim?
Is there a time limit on making a car accident claim?
You have three years from the date of the car accident to make a claim. If you're getting close to the end of this three-year window, we advise you to get in touch with us as soon as possible while we still have time to help you.
Parents or guardians can make a car crash claim on behalf of their children at any point up to their 18th birthday, regardless of how old they were at the time of the accident. If you opt not to, your child can take up their own case after they turn 18, but must do so before their 21st birthday.
There are some circumstances where time limits will be different. For example, if a loved one suffers injuries in a car crash that impairs their mental capacity, you may be able to make a car accident compensation claim on their behalf without time limits applying.
Can I make a car accident injury claim?
If you've been injured on the road and it wasn't your fault, you could be entitled to compensation.
Contact us today by completing our claim online tool, requesting a call back or by calling our friendly team on . We can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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