CAR ACCIDENT COMPENSATION

Our personal injury solicitors have detailed experience in dealing with car accident compensation claims. Our team provides legal advice at no cost and works on a risk free no win no fee basis. You do not have to provide finance and you do not have to pay for any expenses as the claim proceeds. Damages are paid in full with no deductions - win or lose there is no charge. If you submit your details an experienced lawyer who is a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts will respond and give free advice without obligation on what steps you should take to protect your legal right to make a car accident compensation claim.

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Evidence Preservation

There are over 200,000 injuries each year as a result of road traffic accidents with almost 3,000 fatalities and over 40,000 serious injuries. In the event of a vehicle colision to ensure that you have the best possible chance of proving liability and obtaining maximum damages in a car accident compensation claim there are a number of things that you can do to increase your chances of receiving fair and equitable payment. The following recommendations are given to ensure that you have maximized your potential for recovery of damages in a car accident compensation claim through evidence preservation :-

• write down the name address and telephone number of the other driver
• record details from any motor insurance documents and driving licence
• write down the registration number of the other vehicle involved
• if a police officer attends request the officer's name and collar number
• take photographs of your vehicle as soon as possible from all angles
• take photographs of the other vehicle involved in the accident
• photograph the surrounding area and immediate location of the accident
• take photographs of the roadway for any physical damage including skid marks or crash debris
• make no statement until you have taken car accident compensation claims advice.
• take photographs of the injury to yourself or your passengers.
• attend your local A+E or GP as soon as possible
• if you were a pedestrian, take photographs of the location where you were standing.
• take the name, address and telephone number of any potential witness
• visit any nearby homes or businesses for any potential witness to the accident
• immediately report the incident to your own insurers even if you believe that you were not to blame
• photograph damage to any personal property and retain damaged items for inspection
• preserve any bills or invoices in regards to damaged personal property
• keep a daily diary of all events appertaining to the incident