Motor Vehicle Accident Injury Claims
What is a motor vehicle accident injury claim?
A compensation process for any motor related accidents (resulting in injuries) that was not your fault. Motor vehicles can include cars, vans, motorcycles, buses, taxis, lorries, mopeds or other vehicles. The premise would be that the driver of another vehicle caused an accident that harmed you.
It is important to note, that your role in the event could be, a driver, passenger, a bus passenger, a motorcycle passenger or a taxi passenger. Even if the other party does not stop their vehicle to check on you and exchange details, you could still claim for your injuries.
As for the injuries themselves, these could range from minor fractures to permanent, life-changing damage. In extreme cases, you may even be claiming on behalf of someone who lost their lives due to the motor vehicle accident, a child, or someone who lacks the mental capacity to claim.
As for how motor vehicle accidents could happen, it may be that the road conditions are not maintained as they are supposed to be and vehicles crash because of potholes, for instance.
It may be, that the other vehicle is speeding and collide with you because they did not slow down. Whatever the cause might be, if your injuries are due to someone else’s negligence, you could have the right to seek compensation. Why not reach out to our panel Solicitors if you have any queries about making a motor vehicle accident injury claim.
How safe are the roads in England and Wales?
Roads in England and Wales, unfortunately, are the location for many accidents on an annual basis. For instance, according to the Government’s annual statistics, there were 1,760 reported road deaths in Great Britain up to June 2023. Furthermore, in the same report, it was revealed that 29,804 people were killed or seriously injured. Finally, when accounting for casualties of all severities up to June 2023, the figure stands at 137,013. Let’s agree the 2024 records are no whiter.
As you will realise, motor vehicle accidents remain all too common. If you happen to suffer injuries from a motor vehicle accident that was not your fault, you might choose to file a motor vehicle accident injury claim. Motor vehicle accident claims can be made for various reasons. To make a valid injury claim from a car accident, another road user needs to have breached their duty of care, resulting in your injury.
Below are some examples of typical circumstances
Car collision: For example, a driver was driving above the speed limit and lost control of the car, causing a crash. If another party was injured, this could lead to a motor accident claim against the negligent driver.
Passenger: If you are a passenger in a car, bus, taxi or other vehicle and injured due to the negligence of your own driver and the third-party driver.
Bad road conditions: If a car hits a large pothole unexpectedly, the driver may crash. The claim would be directed towards the party responsible for keeping the road safe, such as the council.
A car hitting a pedestrian: Pedestrians are considered to be the most vulnerable road users, so other road users are expected to take extra care around them.
A cyclist hit by a car: A cyclist being hit by a car could lead to a motor accident claim if the negligent driver caused them to be injured.
Hit by an uninsured driver: In certain scenarios, the driver responsible for the accident and for your injuries may be uninsured. You may be concerned this means you cannot make an injury claim from that car accident. In such a case, you could be able to claim compensation for your losses by making an MIB claim.
This list is not exhaustive. If you have been injured some other way, you could potentially still be eligible to claim.
Motor vehicle accident injury claim
A successful claim for car accident compensation could comprise of:
- General damages: An amount to compensate you for the pain and suffering that your injuries had caused.
- Special damages: An amount to compensate you for any financial losses that are caused by your injuries.
Fees and Compensation
If you are thinking about making a compensation claim for a motor vehicle accident, you can be rest assured that you will not lose out on money through doing so. Our Solicitors operate on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, meaning that you only pay if your claim is successful. Known as a success fee, this is a set percentage of your compensation amount that can’t legally be more than 25%.
The amount of money you may receive for your motor vehicle accident injury compensation claim will depend on a variety of factors including the level of discomfort you experience and how long your symptoms last. You can claim for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities, as well as for other related losses, such as property damage, medical expenses, and loss of earnings.
View our claims calculator to get an idea of the average claim amounts for whiplash injuries.
If you are claiming compensation for an injury in a motor vehicle accident that happened in England or Wales, then contact our panel Solicitors at RU1NJURED to see if you have a valid claim and the value of compensation you may receive.
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