Injury Claims

For anyone who suffers an injury in an accident through no fault of their own it can be difficult knowing what to do next.

The first thing any accident victim should do is seek urgent medical treatment for their injuries, depending on the severity of the injury an ambulance may be required or a visit to the GP or local hospital.

It is also important for victims to obtain as much information about the accident as soon after it has happened as possible, if photographs (or video) of the scene can be obtained they will likely be of great use when it comes to making an injury claim.

Other important information to obtain at the accident scene includes:

• Witness details
• Precise location/address of accident
• Name and details of any police officers in attendance
• Copies of entries in accident book/log (if applicable)
• Copies of CCTV covering the accident scene
• Details of any vehicles involved (registration number, make, insurance details)

The accident victim should also consider making a personal injury claim to recover compensation for their injuries and any other out of pocket expenses, such as travel and lost earnings.

By speaking to a specialist personal injury Solicitor the victim will be able to find out if their case is likely to result in a compensation offer. In addition, some personal injury Solicitors will take the time to organise private medical treatment and a hire car if needed.

Accident victims will often find they are contacted by the insurers of the responsible party in the accident who will make a financial offer to settle their claim early, the offer will generally be well below the true amount the claimant is entitled to and this tactic is seen by many as an attempt by insurers to keep their costs down as opposed to offering a service designed to help accident victims.

It is important not to settle injury claims too quickly, once they have been accepted it is normally “full and final” which means it is not possible to go back and ask for more money if injuries persist or pain fails to clear up, the best personal injury Solicitors will usually leave a sensible period of time in order to assess ongoing pain and allow medical experts to predict the long term effects of the accident.

Pinto Potts are Solicitors who specialise in personal injury claims for anyone who is hurt in an accident through no fault if their own, all claims are handled on a “no fee” basis meaning claimants don’t pay a penny and always keep 100% of their compensation.

For information, help and advice about making a personal injury claim contact Pinto Potts Solicitors on 0800 316 4434 or enquire online.