by Ayesha Salim

Being involved in a road traffic accident can often be a traumatic and frightening experience. If you have been lucky you will only have suffered some minor injuries and damage to your vehicle. However, in some situations the consequences of the road traffic accident can be far more catastrophic. Whether you have been a driver, motorcyclist, passenger, or pedestrian, if you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident that was caused by another vehicle in the last three years, you could be entitled to claim compensation. In order to make a claim, it will be essential to show that the other party involved was at fault.

Impact of a whiplash injury

This type of injury is the one that is most frequently reported. A whiplash injury can occur from a high speed impact or a forceful jerk. For instance, when a car slams into the back of your car, or rear-ends your car. Whiplash victims can experience pain in the neck, shoulders, and back. In some cases, the intensity of the injuries are sometimes not evident for days or even weeks following the accident.

The amount of compensation you will receive will largely depend on how severe your injuries are, and how much you have suffered as a direct result from the road traffic accident.

What to do if you are involved in a road traffic accident

All cars and motor vehicles are required by law to have insurance to protect against any road traffic accidents that could potentially occur. Therefore, if you are involved in a road traffic accident, the first step you should take is to exchange insurance details with the other party, as your claim for personal injury will be made against the insurance company of the third party.

Furthermore, in order to progress your claim, your solicitor will need the names, addresses, and vehicle registrations of the parties involved. In most situations opinions will be exchanged on who was at fault for causing the accident. In these cases, it is essential to make note of what was said in the aftermath of the accident. If there is a disagreement on who caused the accident, then a further more detailed investigation will need to be carried out. Any photographs taken of the scene of the accident will be beneficial to your claim, such as the location of the cars/motorbikes, and any skid marks on the road etc.

On some occasions the vehicle owners will not be present. If this is the case, write down their details. If there were any witnesses present at the scene of the accident, it is recommended that you make a note of their names and addresses as well. As with most personal injury claims, in order for your case to be successful, it will be necessary to prove the negligence of the other party involved which resulted in your injury.

One point to consider is that if the opponent is successful in demonstrating that the road accident was partly caused by contributory negligence on your part, then it is likely that the damages will be reduced accordingly.

About the Author:
Ayesha Salim , editor of the UK Lawyers Network, writes articles on Personal injury lawyers, Personal injury Lawyer, accident compensation solicitors in wolverhampton, find a solicitor, legal, lawyer, law help advice, solicitors litigation

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