Car Crash Claims
Have you recently been involved in a car crash that wasn’t your fault? Irrespective of whether you were a car driver, passenger, cyclist, or a pedestrian in a hit and run, if you suffer injuries in a car related incident through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to make a car accident claim.
The sudden impact of car accidents mean that they can cause injuries to all different areas of the body. While neck injuries like whiplash are quite common, car accidents can also result in various other injuries, including broken bones, head and brain injuries, as well as internal bleeding.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident because of the negligence of another driver then you could be entitled to car crash compensation. Contact our team of experienced no win no fee, car crash claims solicitors to discuss your case with you to help you get the car accident compensation you deserve. You can reach us on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
The Main Causes of Car Crashes
There is no doubt that some car crashes are complete accidents that cannot be avoided. However, many are often the result of a negligence or loss of concentration on one of the parties involved. One of the most common causes of crashes and injuries in the UK is reckless driving.
Some examples of reckless driving include, jumping red lights, overtaking on corners and using a mobile phone while driving. Motorists who drive recklessly are much more likely to lose control of their vehicle and stand a much higher chance of being involved in a car crash. Some of the other main causes of car crashes in the UK include:
Driving Under the Influence of Drink or Drugs
Driving under the influence is one of the main causes of car crashes in the UK. Department of transport figures show that in 2021, 6,740 people sustained injury in a road traffic accident involving a driver over the limit.
Speeding
Speeding is a main contributor to car crashes in the UK as when driving too quickly, a drivers reaction times are significantly reduced. According to the Department of Transport, in 2022, 70,662 of road collisions were caused by exceeding the speed limit or travelling too fast for conditions.
Fatigue
Tiredness causes drivers to lose concentration and when this happens they are more at risk of being involved in a car accident.
Mobile Phone Use
Using a mobile phone while driving should be a definite no go unless you have a hands free system. By using a mobile phone you are not only mentally distracted, you are also removing your hands and eyes from the road, reducing reaction times.
Lack of Awareness of Surroundings
Drivers who are unaware of what is going on around them are more likely to be involved in car accidents.
Whatever the cause of your crash; if you’ve been injured in a car, by a car, as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, we’re here to assist you in securing the car accident compensation you rightfully deserve.
What To Do if You are Involved in a Car Crash
There are a number of things you need to do if you are involved in a car crash. First of all, you need to get away from the immediate area to a safe place. You should then check whether anyone is injured and if so, call an ambulance.
All accidents should be reported to the police, serious accidents immediately and minor ones within the next 24 hours. Once you have contacted all relevant authorities, make sure you get personal details from the other party including information about their motor insurance. You should also visit your GP even if you don’t think you are injured as problems can manifest themselves later, also having your injuries documented is extremely important in car crash claims.
How to Make Car Crash Claims
Whatever injury you’ve suffered as a result of a car crash, get in touch to start your car accident injury claim today. Our car crash solicitors can work with you and provide legal advice no matter what kind of injury you’ve suffered. Similarly, if you have been involved in an alternative road traffic accident, we can assist you with a complete range of personal injury claims, including but not limited to bus accident claims, coach compensation claims and more.
Whatever kind of car crash claim you’re looking to make, we are here to help. You can reach our experienced team directly by calling us on 0800 699 0079. You can also use our simple online contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
What Facial Injuries Could I Suffer Following a Car Crash?
A car accident could result in a person receiving facial injuries such as scarring, broken nose, broken cheek bones, broken jaw, blindness, and dental injuries, all of which could cause disfigurement leading on to depression due to psychological reasons.
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Car Crash Claims Amounts
Car Accident Compensation Amounts
The amount of compensation you could be eligible to claim depends on the severity of your injuries. There are many different kinds of injuries you could suffer, including broken limbs, whiplash and even permanent loss of sensation in your arms or legs. The more serious your injury, the more compensation you could be entitled to.
Minor Car Crash Compensation Amounts
If you’ve suffered a minor car crash, such as a collision at low speeds, you should still be able to claim compensation. These accidents will cause minor injuries, from which you should recover in a short period of time. Regardless of whether your car accident was minor or severe, you may still be entitled to compensation of up to £10,000 for a minor crash.
Up to £10,000
Moderate Car Crash Compensation Amounts
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer a car crash that wasn’t your fault, you will be able to claim personal injury compensation.
£10,000 to £42,750
Serious Car Crash Compensation Claims
If you’ve been the victim of a serious car accident that wasn’t your fault, you will need to claim compensation. These incidents can results in long-term, or lifelong afflictions, including brain trauma, loss of limbs and more.
Up To £307,000
Wrongful Death Compensation Amounts
If a loved one has died as the result of reckless driving, you can make a claim for compensation on their behalf. You can claim if the deceased was a member of your household, or a primary earner in your home.
Up to £307,000
Car Crash Claims FAQs
Could a Car Crash Leave Me With Psychological Injuries?
A person involved in a car accident can suffer from psychological problems due to the trauma caused by injury. Disfigurement, for instance, can lead to depression, which itself is an illness which is very hard to overcome. An accident caused by a car, whether inside or out, can install fear into those involved, which can have an impact on everyday life as you develop a phobia of driving or travelling on the roads again. A driving phobia could emerge as the person involved in the car accident could witness flashbacks of the incident and are unable to sleep.
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Tylers Solicitors are no win, no fee accident claims solicitors, which means if you lose your Car Crash Injury, you do not pay us a fee.
Why choose Tylers Solicitors to start your compensation claim?
The team here at Tylers Solicitors will always strive to get you the maximum compensation amount possible for the injuries you have suffered after your car crash injury. We will also work to get you compensated for other expenses such as loss of earnings and any medical costs you may incur.
Our team will also negotiate with Insurance companies on your behalf to try to agree a settlement figure. We also value the solicitor/client relationship very highly throughout the claims process and believe that communication is the key to a successful compensation claim.
What Kinds of Brain Injuries Could I Suffer Due to A Traffic Collision?
Even though less likely to happen than whiplash, it does happen and is an injury which is much worse than many other types of injury caused by a car accident. A person who has suffered a brain injury is more likely to need long term care and will possibly be unable to ever work again. Some people do make a full recovery from a brain injury but the road to recovery is a long one and needs careful treatment.
Injuries to the brain can lead to problems later in life and increases the risk of other types of conditions such as a stroke, epilepsy, neurological dysfunction, and aneurysms.
Brain injuries can also result in a loss of speech, movement and most, unfortunately, could become mentally handicapped. This not only affects the life of the person involved in the accident but also their family and friends who work around the clock to care for their loved one.
How Long do I Have to Make a Car Crash Compensation Claim?
The time limit for making a claim for car accident compensation is 3 years from the date of your injury. There are one or two exceptions to this where you may be granted extra time and if you are unsure about the regulations contact our team who will be happy to check out the viability of your claim.
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