Road Traffic Accidents
We act for drivers and passengers in motor vehicles, motor cyclists and cyclists, children and pedestrians in connection with claims for damages for personal injury and other losses arising out of a road traffic accident that was not your fault.
If necessary, we can arrange immediate recovery of your car, car hire, car repairs and storage facilities. We also arrange medical treatment and physiotherapy. Injuries can range from minor soft tissue injuries or broken bones, to catastrophic injuries involving amputations, spinal trauma and brain injury. We are also able to assist if you have been involved in a road traffic accident whilst abroad, or been the victim of an untraced or uninsured driver where the claim for damages proceeds via the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB).
The following are examples of what might be included in a compensation claim:
- Personal injury
- Loss of earnings
- Car hire
- Car repairs
- Policy excess
- Rehabilitation costs
- Loss of congenial employment
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pension loss
- Care provided by family and friends
- Housing costs
- Loss of housekeeping, DIY, gardening services
- Medical costs and equipment
- Mobility and transport
- Court of Protection costs
- Out of pocket expenses
The limitation period for a road traffic accident is usually 3 years from the date of the accident for personal injury and 6 years for property damage. Where the road traffic accident has occurred abroad, the limitation laws of that particular country will apply.
We will pursue your damages claim for you either under a Conditional Fee Agreement (no win no fee) with after the event insurance cover at no cost to you, or under a legal expenses insurance policy. However your claim is funded, we will make sure you keep 100% of your compensation.
