How To Get The Maximum Compensation For A Road Traffic Accident Claim
21st February 2014
You can increase your likelihood of receiving the largest possible compensation payment with the following tips:
– If any vehicle, person, animal or item of street furniture is damaged, stop immediately
– Do not apologise or admit liability in any way
– Exchange details with anyone directly or indirectly involved in the incident
– Must take photos of scene of the accident and of any vehicle damage you sustained
– Take photos of anything that shows how the accident occurred, such as tyre tracks and the position of both cars
– The police can help you collect evidence, so if anyone is injured or if any public property is damaged, call the police and wait for them at the scene
– If the other parties refuse to exchange contact information with you, report the collision at a police station within 24 hours
– Inform your insurance company about the road traffic accident claim as soon as possible
– Visit a hospital or go to the doctor, even if you do not think you have sustained any injuries
Personal injuries should be recorded in your medical records and assessed by a professional if you are to claim compensation for them. It is no good to simply claim that you suffered whiplash – you should have this condition diagnosed if it is to form part of your road traffic accident claim. Personal injury solicitors can put you in touch with a healthcare practitioner who will assess and diagnose your injuries to support your compensation claim.
Timing is very important in road traffic accident claims, and you should seek legal advice as quickly as possible. In the majority of cases, compensation claims must begin within three years of the initial enquiry, and if you fail to start your claim in time, you may find you are unable to receive any compensation.
Increasing The Size Of Your Road Accident Compensation Claims
You will be compensated for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity, but you will also be able to recover any financial losses you incurred as a result of the accident. Therefore, you should keep hold of any documentation that can prove these losses, such as bank statements, medical bills, vehicle repair receipts and travel costs.
A no win no fee solicitor can help you understand the value of these losses and ensure you are compensated for any potential future expenses, such as the cost of long-term rehabilitation and care.
If you have any other questions about claiming road accident compensation, speak to personal injury solicitors as soon as possible.