Car Accident Claims

Having a car accident can be a shock for the driver and the passengers in a car. It can also cause physical and psychological injuries. Therefore, the claims system aims to compensate people who have suffered due to a car accident. The most common car accident claim is a claim for whiplash. This injury often occurs as a result of a rear end collision.

What Will I Be Compensated For?

When the compensation amount you are due is calculated your solicitor will use information you provide them and information a legal doctor provides them. Combining both sources of information should give an accurate picture of the extent of your injuries. Keeping a diary of your injuries or a photographic record of how they progress can be helpful however it is not vital. You will be given personal injury compensation depending on the injuries you have sustained, be this psychological or physical.

You will also receive compensation for financial losses you have incurred as a result of the accident; this could include towing charges, costs of prescriptions and appointments, costs of travel when you without a car or travel to these appointments and loss of earnings. To make sure you receive the correct amount of compensation for your financial losses you should try to keep a record of all the losses you incur. This will make this part of the claims process quicker and easier for both you and your solicitor.

How Do I Claim For Compensation?

To claim personal injury compensation following a car accident you do not need to go with the solicitor your insurance company refers you to, you can make a no win no fee claim with any personal injury legal firm, up until April 2013. You may find that a different firm suits your need better and that you have more of a rapport with one of their solicitors. Shop around to find the personal injury lawyer who is right for you.

You should seek to claim compensation for your car accident as soon as you feel well enough to. This is because you will have the best memory of the accident and your injuries will be most prominent in the months following the accident. Furthermore, no win no fee agreements will no longer be available after April 2013 so you should make your move to claim as soon as possible whilst you still have the chance to claim without loss.

Contact Us

Freeman Harris are ready and waiting to help you with you car accident claim, talk to one of our specialist personal injury  team today. Call us on 020 7231 7150 or fill in an online enquiry for a completely free and no obligation initial enquiry.