Road Traffic Accidents - Types Of Claims...

First, it is important that you have received medical attention before making a claim for compensation.

The amount of compensation to which you may be entitled can often depend heavily on the extent of your injuries. Your solicitor will want to access your medical notes to support your claim for compensation. The amount that you may be entitled to relies heavily on the pain and suffering the accident has caused you. You may also be entitled to compensation for any financial loss you have suffered as a result of your injury if you have needed to take time off work. You may also be eligible for compensation for any medical expenses or private health care that you have had to pay for out of your own pocket.

Your claim is more likely to be successful if you can prove that the third party is responsible for the accident and the injuries that you have sustained.

When claiming compensation, your solicitor will need to prove that the third party is responsible for the accident and the injuries you have sustained. To help to support your claim, you should try to provide your solicitor with as much evidence as you can to prove liability against the third party involved. This will include:

• Photographic evidence of your injuries (if visible).
• Photographic evidence of the damage to your vehicle if you were involved in a car accident.
• Any details that you might have of any independent eye witnesses who were at the scene of the accident.
• If you have visited your GP or any other medical establishment, provide your solicitor with any medical documentation or treatment that you have received, along with their contact name and telephone number.