In the United Kingdom, the law for car accidents is outlined to protect the rights of individuals involved in the accident and confirm appropriate compensation for the injured ones. Understanding the legal time frame and the outcome of road traffic accidents is difficult for anyone on the road.
In the UK, the law regarding road accidents mainly revolves around the essentials of negligence and liability. When a road collision occurs, the party found to be at fault is responsible for compensating the injured party for their injuries, repairs, and losses.
To check the carelessness, certain elements must be proven. These elements include that the other party is under an obligation for duty of care to the claimant, the duty of care was breached and the other party suffered injuries and losses. We need to avoid causing harm to others and duty of care is a legal obligation. This duty is for everyone on the road whether he is a driver, pedestrian, motorcyclist, or cyclist.
In the UK it is compulsory for every driver to follow the rules and have vehicle insurance. This insurance policy gives us coverage to recover the losses, compensation for injuries, and the cost of vehicle damages as a result of road traffic accidents. Failure to have insurance can lead to fines and license disqualification.
Consequences of Road Traffic Injuries
The consequences of a road accident affect both the victims involved and society. Road accident consequences include physical injuries, emotional trauma, vehicle damages, and financial losses. The injured party may require medical attention, Therapy treatments, and care. In some accident cases, the injuries can be major resulting in disabilities and permanent impairments.
Apart from personal importance, road traffic accidents also have social effects. The cost of road traffic injuries is considerable, which includes medical expenses, productivity losses, vehicle damage, and property damage. These costs are borne by the injured party’s insurance company. Moreover, road traffic accidents can lead to overcrowding and increased insurance premiums.
Legal Involvement and Compensation
In the consequences of a road traffic accident, legal involvement arises, and seeking compensation becomes important. The injured party has the legal right to make a personal injury claim to recover their losses, and vehicle repairs and receive compensation for their pain and suffering (PSLA). It is important to consult an accident management company, who specialize in personal injury claims to manage and handle the claims process.
Before making a claim, we need to make sure that we have gathered as much information as we can and gather evidence to support the claim. This evidence can include vehicle photographs to review the vehicle’s position, damages repair estimate, witness statements, medical reports, and all the information to win a claim. The evidence plays an important role in determining the prospects and success of a claim.
We can claim compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings, physiotherapy costs, repairs, personal injuries, personal care, traveling expenses, and property damage.
Understanding Liability
Meaning of Liability
Liability means responsibility. An individual or company admits liability when they are liable for an accident or negligence. Once the insurance company admits liability you may be able to make a compensation claim.
Importance of Liability in Personal Injury Claims
When we file a personal injury claim, the accident management company acting on our behalf will need to prepare allegations against the other party liable for the damages, losses, and injuries. If liability is not disputed, then we will be able to get compensation for our injuries and the losses because of the accident.
Sometimes it is difficult to handle the injury claim. You can a legal advisor or accident management company who will be able to answer all your questions and support you to make a compensation claim.
How We Can Prove Liability
After gathering the evidence and an initial consultation with the solicitor, your solicitor will submit the claim, they will arrange a free medical assessment for you near your postcode. Once you agree with the medical report your solicitor will negotiate your compensation. The at-fault party is liable to pay for your injuries if
• They have breached the duty not to harm anyone
• you’ve been harmed or injured
• The injury is foreseeable
We are also liable to our public and the employees. A public liability is to keep the roads or floors maintained, and safety on the road and in the supermarkets. They will pay compensation if anyone files a claim. The other type of liability is employer liability, and this is important for an employer to keep the employees safe and provide them with a good working environment.
Compensation for a Personal Injury
Compensation is an amount you will receive for injuries, losses, vehicle repairs, and property damages.
Before making a claim for compensation for personal injury, or vehicle repairs you will need to contact your solicitor to get advice. The solicitors or accident management companies who specialize in these types of claims review all the evidence so they should not miss any point before preparing the allegations. We need to speak to our legal advisor within the timeframe as there are time limits on taking legal action.
Time Limits to Claim
If we speak to our solicitor within the timeframe, we will get the compensation on time. Legally we can claim our injuries, repairs, and losses compensation is 3 years. We can claim within 3 years from the date of the accident.
Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA)
A conditional fee agreement that your solicitor will receive no fees if you lose your claim and get no compensation. If you win your claim and get the compensation amount, then the faulty party insurance will pay the solicitor’s fees and expenses.
A claim is settled when the injured party receives compensation and all the expenses are recovered.
If you are looking to make a claim, call Accident Claims Assist on 0203 642 8857 or email us at claims@accidentclaimsassist.co.uk. We are a leading accident management company dealing with all types of claims professionally. We have a panel of solicitors to provide you with support and assistance.
