Car Accident Lawyers

It’s not only drivers who can claim compensation – we can help passengers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians too.

For more information, you can read our pages on claiming compensation as a cyclist, passenger or motorcyclist.

Car accident claims

Car accident claims are most commonly made for whiplash – a neck injury caused by caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways, but can be made for a variety of injuries, including broken bones, bruises, and psychological injuries.

What causes car accidents?

Whether caused by speed, intoxication, or something else, “driver error remains the most common cause of road accidents”^*. They can also be caused by environmental factors such as potholes or cracks in the road, or faulty traffic lights.   

The good news is that if you’ve been injured in an accident on the roads that wasn’t your fault, we can help you claim the car accident compensation you’re entitled to - whatever caused the accident.

If your injuries were sustained in a road accident caused by another motorist, the claim is made against the other motorist’s insurance company, whereas if the accident was caused by an environmental factor such as a problem with the road, the claim will be made against the Highways Agency.  

We can also help with claims relating to uninsured drivers and hit and runs. Here, car accident compensation is paid by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). All UK motor insurance companies are required to pay into the MIB’s fund each year to cover the cost of road accidents caused by ‘untraced drivers’.  

Claiming car accident compensation

We know that claiming car accident compensation can seem daunting, but remember, all drivers should be insured, and insurance policies are there to cover the costs of car accident claims.

In addition to compensating you for the pain and inconvenience caused by your injuries, claiming car accident compensation can cover any money lost as a result of the accident – for example lost earnings if you’ve had to take time off work to recover.