Car Accident Solicitors
A accident on a road or highway not only involves the driver but it can also affect passengers and other more vulnerable road users. We can help whoever you are and where ever the accident took place, typically including:
Claiming Injury After A Car Accident
Car Accident Compensation Claims are one of the most common types of accident claims seen in the UK. Thousands of road users suffer injury in a car every year and are able to make a claim.
Many road traffic accidents occur at high-speeds, often resulting in serious injury and drastic after effects can enter your life.
The law is in place to protect victims of road traffic accidents. If you suffer an injury through no fault of your own then you could hold those responsible to account.
Due to the nature of car accidents, with many occurring due to reckless driving, speeding or poor road conditions, if you are hurt through no fault of your own you could be entitled to car accident compensation related to the severity of your injuries.
Our solicitors are dedicated to providing helpful legal advice to all of our clients to ensure they get the amount of compensation and rehabilitation they deserve from car accident personal injuries and all types of road traffic accident claims.
Claims Process: What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
Following a car accident, the number one priority must be the safety of yourself and others. However, if you or your loved ones have been injured, it is important to obtain as much evidence as possible to support your car accident personal injury claim.
The registration number of the other driver is important when making a claim and can be used to identify the driver.
In this age of smartphones, taking pictures can be exceptionally useful for solicitors when making a claim. Pictures such as what caused the incident (if it was road conditions or a malfunctioning traffic light) damage to the vehicles or of the injuries sustained should also be provided where possible.
It is also advisable that you call the police to file a report if you believe that the incident was caused by negligence or if it resulted in serious harm.
With more than 50 years’ experience in dealing with personal injury cases, our team of lawyers are exceptionally well practised in making personal injury claims.
At Tinsdills, we pride ourselves on being different from other personal injury law firms. We first work with our clients to examine all of their evidence of an accident on the road and then build the strongest possible case for them.
How can Tinsdills help me after a car accident?
Our number one priority is to help you to return to your life as it was before your accident. We will do whatever we can to get you the help and rehabilitation that you need in order to do this.
We will talk you through the claims process in plain English and will always be on the end of a phone, email or available to meet to discuss any questions that you may have.
What if the driver that hits me is uninsured?
If the driver or vehicle that hits you or is involved in the accident is uninsured, then you can still make a claim. The process is different as the claim is submitted to the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) but we can discuss this with you in detail and clearly explain the process to you.
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Contact Us To Discuss Your Car Accident Compensation Claim
Call us on 01782 652363 for an initial consultation.
If you have any questions regarding making a car accident claim following an accident, or have any questions about using our service, contact our legal team.
Our phone lines are open Mon to Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
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Hanley: 01782 262031
Newcastle: 01782 612311
Sandbach: 01270 761111
Leek: 01538 399332
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The Most Popular Questions For Car Accident Claims
This will depend on the nature and extent of any injury suffered as a result of your car accident and the amount of reasonable financial losses incurred. We will be able to advise you fully on the amount of compensation once all of the evidence is available.
If you are injured in a car accident then you need to have either settled your claim or commenced court proceedings prior to the third anniversary of your accident.
Usually this is the insurance company of the person who admits responsibility or who is found responsible by a court.
Yes, although you may have to accept a reduction in the amount of any compensation that you are entitled to.
Yes, although any compensation that you receive will be reduced by the percentage that you either accept you were at fault or a court finds that you were at fault. For example, if you are found to be 40% responsible and are awarded £10,000.00, your compensation will be reduced by 40% so you would receive £6,000.00.
Yes if your driving is considered to be negligent.