Road Traffic Accidents
One of the most common forms of injury claims is from road traffic accidents. Unfortunately they occur every day and in many circumstances an accident on the road is often caused by human error. If the other driver was not paying attention, driving dangerously or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and has caused an accident that you have been involved in, you may well be entitled to compensation as a result of any injuries that you have suffered or any psychological trauma which has been caused to you.
If you are in a road traffic accident it is important to alert the police if necessary. You should exchange insurance details with the other driver involved, but if the driver that’s at fault does not pull over, then the accident will be considered as a hit and run, and as such will be treated as a criminal offence.
If you have suffered an injury or trauma from an accident that was not your fault, you are fully entitled to compensation, whether you were a driver of another vehicle, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian. You should also be entitled to compensation for any financial loss that you have experienced as a result of the injury i.e. from time off work. Car insurance policies provide cover for such eventualities.
At Geoffrey Leaver we have helped hundreds of people get the compensation that they deserve. We offer independent legal advice on a ‘no win-no fee’ basis. Our fully qualified and experienced lawyers will carefully review your case with sympathy and understanding to see if you are eligible to make a claim. We will then contact you to discuss the next steps.