Car accidents

Anyone that has been involved in a car accident which leads to personal injury may be entitled to a claim for compensation. Car accidents are also referred to by the names car crash, road accident, traffic accident, vehicle collisions etc and provided the accident is with another vehicle, pedestrian or property an innocent victim can make a claim against a negligent driver.

The sum for the damages you can receive for car accidents varies depending on how accurately the item of loss can be calculated and is generally backed up by documentary evidence. You can receive damages for most types of injuries, including pain and suffering caused by the injury, loss of wages both up to the date of settlement and projected into the future, compensation for loss of promotion or other job opportunities, disadvantage in the labour market due to factors related to the accident, inability to carry out day-to-day tasks or hobbies, expenses for physical care both in the immediate aftermath of the accident and long term when necessary, damage to vehicle and insurance excess and interest on any losses either from the date of the accident or the date of issue of legal proceedings.

People are often worried about the cost incurred by legal proceedings, but these days you may be able to find a solicitor who will take on the case on a conditional-cost (no-win, no-fee) basis. There may, however, be some costs payable. It is vital to talk to a specialist personal injury solicitor who will be able to help you with this.

If you would like to obtain legal advice on car accidents and personal injury then Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist personal injury solicitor free of charge. So if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local personal injury solicitors please call us at 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.

Last Updated on 02/03/2010