What You Should Think Of Before Making A Car Crash Claim

There is nothing worse than being involved in a car crash, whether that accident is a small bump for a high-speed collision. If you are involved in such an accident, it is essential that you think about yourself first; if you are conscious, try to pinpoint any injuries you have, so that you can determine whether you can safely exit your vehicle.

If you can safely exit your vehicle, and your injuries do not limit your mobility, then you can get the full names, contact numbers and insurance details of the other party. However, you should take care with this process, since you may have delayed injuries.

You should also seek medical attention immediately after the accident. This is for your own health, but it will also work in your favour, in the event you make a personal injury claim.

Considerations Before Making a Claim

If you are considering making a personal injury claim for a car crash, firstly you should be made aware that you have the legal right to appoint your own solicitor. It is common in such circumstances for the victim’s insurer to contact them about making a personal injury claim; however, you have the right to choose and appoint your own solicitor.

We recommend that you start your search for a solicitor with a large, national law firm, since these law firms tend to have access to the most experienced solicitor’s. However, any solicitor you choose should have relevant case experience and a high success rate, which is a percentage of the amount of cases they have won (anything over 80 per cent is excellent). If you do not choose a solicitor with relevant case experience, this could weaken your claim.

What Will I Have to Do During My Claim?

The personal injury claims process is designed to account for the fact that you will be recovering from your injuries. Because of this, your involvement in the claims process will be minimal. Aside from an initial interview with your solicitor, and attending a medical examination 2-3 weeks into the claims process, your solicitor will manage your claim for you behind the scenes, so that you may focus on recovering from your injuries.

Will My Personal Injury Claim Go to Court?

99 per cent of personal injury claims never see the inside of a court room, since the cost of taking a case to court often outweighs the settlement demand. It is simply cheaper for the other side to settle your claim out of court. However, if your claim has a value of more than £30,000, then it may be necessary to go to court. However, your solicitor will keep you properly informed throughout the process, and will advise you on the best course of action.