Services in: Road Traffic Accident Claims Car Accident Claims Whiplash Claims Motor Insurance Policy Claims Cycling Accident Claims Passenger Claims Pedestrian Accident Claims Motorbike Accident Claims Bus & Coach Accident Claims Personal Personal Injury Claims Road Traffic Accident Claims If you or a loved one has been involved in a road traffic accident, our solicitors could help you get the compensation, rehabilitation and support you deserve. Each year we help thousands of people to claim following a road accident, and we could help you too. How To Claim For A Road Traffic Accident It's important to contact our road traffic accident solicitors as soon as possible. Insurance companies often try and settle claims directly, which can mean you get less compensation than you're entitled to. Call us and we'll give you a free initial consultation where we let you know if you're likely to have a successful claim, and how much compensation you might get. No Win No Fee Road Traffic Accident Claims Most of the road traffic accident claims our lawyers handle are on a no win no fee basis. That means you don't pay anything upfront, and there's nothing to pay if your claim is unsuccessful*. If your claim succeeds, your opponent pays most of your legal fees, with anything outstanding coming out of your compensation. We'll keep you updated throughout your claim so you'll know how much compensation to expect. How Long Do I Have To Claim After A Road Accident? In most cases, you must start your claim within three years of the accident and we advise you to contact us as soon as possible. There are some exceptions to this three year time limit, especially in cases involving children or people without the mental capacity to make a claim themselves - find out more about exceptions to the three year time limit. Can I Make A Road Accident Claim If It Was My Fault? It's worth speaking to us even if you think you were to blame. It may be that you were partly to blame, but you may still be able to claim if someone else was also partially at fault. We'll talk to you about what happened and give you an honest view on your chances of receiving compensation. How Long Do Road Traffic Accident Claims Take? How long your road traffic accident claim takes depends on a range of factors, including the severity of your injuries and the complexity of the case. Some simple cases may settle in a few months, whereas more complex cases will take longer. As soon as we have enough information, we'll give you an estimate of how long your claim will take. Why Choose Us? We're one of the UK's leading firms of road traffic accident solicitors. Many leading motor insurers work with us as they know we'll fight to get the best outcome for our clients. We successfully settle thousands of RTA claims each year, so no matter what happened to you, you know we have the experience and knowledge to help you claim. Contact Us For a free initial consultation about your road accident claim, call us on 0800 056 4110 or contact us online and we’ll come back to you as soon as possible. No Win No Fee* Accredited personal injury experts Help accessing rehabilitation Offices across the UK Independent Reviews Take a look at feedback from our recent clients. Based on 690 reviews Read Feefo reviews Call us for a free initial consultation 0800 056 4110 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Phone lines open 24/7, 365 days a year Contact us today For a free initial consultation Freephone 0800 056 4110 Prefer not to call? Use our form Your name* Your email* Your phone number* How can we help?* Enquiry type Road Traffic Accident Claims Personal Injury Claims Car Accident Claims Bus & Coach Accident Claims Cycling Accident Claims Motorbike Accident Claims Pedestrian Accident Compensation Claims Whiplash Compensation Claims This data will only be used by Irwin Mitchell for processing your query and for no other purpose. Glen Edney Partner Meet the team
Road Traffic Accident Claims - More information Will I Need To Have A Medical Examination? If you've been injured in a road traffic accident you should seek medical assistance as soon as possible. Even if you only appear to have minor injuries, they could be more serious than you think and you should see a doctor. You’ll also need to have a separate medical examination as part of the claims process, which we'll arrange. This will help us to determine the extent and impact of your injuries, which is an essential part of working out how much compensation you are owed. Find out more about the medical examination you'll need. My Insurance Company Has Recommended A Law Firm, Do I Have To Use Them? Many insurance companies have preferred solicitors that they work with, but you’re still free to make up your own mind, and they can’t insist that you use the lawyers they recommend. It's important that you choose a solicitor that you’re comfortable with, and are able to communicate with easily and clearly. We have offices across the UK, and can be reached by phone and email. Before you make a decision, you should consider all of your options, so give us a call on 0800 056 4110 for a free consultation with no obligation to make a claim. Will I Have To Go To Court? When investigating your compensation claim, we'll always try and establish who was responsible for your accident, and work hard to get an admission of liability from them. If this is possible, then your case can be settled without court proceedings. This is the case for the vast majority of the claims we pursue. However, if the person responsible will not admit fault, or the value of your claim cannot be agreed, then court proceedings may be necessary. If this happens, don't worry – we'll be there to support you every step of the way. Can I Get Early Compensation Payments? Early compensation payments, also known as interim payments, are made in advance of any final settlement. They’re only made in an agreement with your opponent if they admit that they're responsible for your injuries. Interim payments can be used to replace lost earnings, so you can afford to pay essential bills if your injury has meant you’ve been absent from work, as well as covering the cost of specialist medical care or mobility equipment. We'll work hard to get an early admission of fault and also to obtain early compensation payments to relieve any immediate pressures you’re feeling. Meet Our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors Our personal injury team deals with thousands of successful claims each year, and our award-winning team of dynamic and effective lawyers are recognised as leaders in their fields. Meet our team of road traffic accident solicitors. It was so fantastic to have Irwin Mitchell supporting my recovery. They put in place additional services for me to help me with my rehabilitation, and it was able to carry on when the community services came to an end.” Jaxx, client
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