Monday, February 8, 2010

How to Claim for Compensation Following a Car Accident

It's a sad truth that a great many people suffer accidents while on the road in the UK. Most of us have, at some time, been the victim of a car accident whether we are at fault or, more likely, someone else was to blame.

The majority of these road traffic accidents happen at low velocity, usually in car parks, at traffic lights or at roundabouts, but even the low impact car accidents can lead to personal injury. A car accident, even one that occurs at low speed, can cause whiplash to the unsuspecting driver or passenger. Whiplash injuries can be felt immediately, or sometimes they can even take a few hours or days for the effects to be felt. The good news is that anyone who suffers a whiplash injury as a result of an accident that wasn't their fault is able to make a claim for compensation for their injuries.

Compensation claims are easy to make, and are hassle free, and can ensure that you get the money you deserve when you have been the victim of an accident. You can make compensation claims following accidents that were not your fault, free of charge, using no win no fee personal injury lawyers. Personal injury lawyers, under the no win no fee system, will pursue your compensation claim for you without it costing you a penny, and they will recover their costs from the insurance company of the person who caused the accident.

So how do you claim for compensation following a car accident that wasn't your fault? That's the easy part, all you need to do is to call a personal injury lawyer and tell them about your case, but first you will need to make sure you have the following information - this is important to ensure that your compensation claim proceeds smoothly and you get the money you are owed.

First of all you need the date, time and details about your accident. It's best if you have road names and the makes and models of cars involved. You also need to know the name, address, contact number and insurance details of the person who caused the accident. You should always get this when you have an accident anyway.

It is also a good idea to get names, addresses and contact numbers for any witnesses to the accident. Just because someone admits liability on the day, it doesn't mean they won't change their mind later!

Finally, you will need the name of the doctor that you saw following the accident. It's always a good idea to call an ambulance after a car accident to make sure that you are not suffering from any unforeseen injuries, and visiting the hospital is always a good idea in terms of your personal injury compensation claim.

If you remember to follow these steps and to ensure that you have all of these details to hand, you will be able to contact any competent personal injury lawyer who will be able to process your claim and ensure that you receive the personal injury compensation that you deserve.

About the Author

Paul has worked in the claims industry since 2005, originally as a fee earner and a claims handler for a leading law firm in the North West. Paul now works for Personal Injury Bureau, where he uses his extensive knowledge of the claims industry to help others proceed with their compensation claims.

For more information on compensation claims, visit http://www.personalinjurybureau.com.


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