There are two types of road traffic accidents: no-fault and at-fault. If you are involved in an accident either as a motorist, cyclist, pedestrian, or passenger and you are not at fault, you can get compensation for your injuries and property damages.
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What To Do After a Road Traffic Accident?
There are plenty of things you should note down to make the road traffic accident claims process as straightforward as possible:
- Take images of the accident from different angles — visuals give much better detail of the collision than a verbal description
- Share information including phone numbers, names, addresses, car registration numbers and insurance details
- Collect the contact information of any witnesses
- Note the make, model, colour and damage of the third-party vehicle
- Immediately report the accident to the police
- Inform your insurance provider about the accident as soon as possible
What Can You Claim For?
- Damages to personal belongings
- Vehicle repairs or replacement costs
- Compensation for injuries — ranging from minor cuts to serious disabilities
- Medical expenses including doctor fees, ambulance charges and diagnosis fees
- Recovery and storage charges
- Policy excess charges
- Loss of use claim
- Credit hire vehicle charges
The Road Traffic Accident Claims Process
Following an accident, you should seek medical assistance from a doctor. This will document the details of your injuries and costs incurred. In the UK, getting the right legal representation will help you through the claim process efficiently.
Evidence collection is the most important part of pursuing a road traffic accident compensation claim. This may include photographs, witness statements, CCTV footage and medical reports from qualified third parties confirming the severity of your injuries.
Why Choose Rileys Solicitors?
- In-house specialist solicitors
- No hidden fees
- Decades of combined experience
- Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) available
- Expert team following a professional approach to win your case
In all types of road traffic accidents, contact Rileys Solicitors for a smooth claiming process. Contact us — we won’t disappoint you.