What is a Road Traffic Accident?
A road traffic accident is typically any type of collision or damaging road incident you may have experienced as a driver or passenger in any type of vehicles such as a car, van or motorcycle. You may also suffer from a Road Traffic Accident as a pedestrian.
If you’ve suffered some form of injury due to a road traffic accident, such as whiplash or something even more serious which impacts your life, then you could be entitled to compensation through a no win no fee compensation claim.
What is my road traffic accident claim worth?
The amount of compensation that you can receive for a road traffic accident varies depending on the severity of your injuries and any other costs or losses you incur as a result, these could include medical expenses, loss of earnings, and damages caused to your vehicle.
Short-term whiplash injuries, which is generally soft tissue damage to the neck and back usually see compensation amount in the region of a few thousand pounds. However, injuries vary, including broken bones, back injuries, and other serious injuries. Some of the most serious injuries result in millions of pounds in compensation.
Speak to our friendly solicitors today to find out how much you could potentially be owed for your road traffic accident claim.
Who can claim for road traffic accident compensation?
There are many different types of road accidents, some of which may not involve two cars. These types of accidents can include:
- Car Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Cycling Accidents
- Public Transport Accidents
- Taxi Accidents
If you have been injured as a driver or passenger in any type of accident that wasn’t your fault, you are also eligible to claim compensation – speak to us today to find out how much your claim could be worth.
How long after a road accident can I claim?
You can claim compensation up to three years after the road traffic accident in most circumstances. If you didn’t realise you were injured at the time, then you have three years from the date you discovered the injury.
For those under 18 who are injured in a road traffic accident, someone can claim on your behalf (a litigation friend) or you can claim up to three years after you turn 18, regardless of when the accident occurred.