If you are involved in a road traffic accident that isn’t your fault, then you are in a position whereby you can make a personal injury claim.

You can make a claim regardless of whether you are a driver, pedestrian or a passenger in a car accident.

If you are injured in a road traffic accident it is crucial that you contact a personal injury solicitor who is a specialist in dealing with road traffic accident claims.

An accident on the road can involve a variety of injuries, these can include whiplash, bone breakages and fractures and in the worst case scenario, even death.

In some cases a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist may suffer personal injury in an accident where the car that hit them drives away from the scene, in this case the injured person would need to contact the (MIB) Motor Insurers Bureau.

The MIB have a compensation scheme that is designed to help those injured by untraced drivers, the MIB can also help people who are involved in road traffic accidents with uninsured drivers.

Dealing with the MIB can sometimes be a complicated process and it is essential the various forms and documentation are correctly presented to them, it is advisable to use the services of a specialist personal injury Solicitor who is experienced at dealing with the MIB.

Following a road accident the most important thing to do is seek medical treatment, both in the short and medium to long term. By consulting a Solicitor who regularly deals with road traffic accident personal injury claims you will likely be given access to rehabilitation at no cost, this could involve a series of visits to a specialist such as a physiotherapist or osteopath.

A specialist personal injury claims Solicitor will handle all the negotiations in dealing with a compensation claim and also advise you on what is an acceptable amount of compensation related to your injuries.

Pinto Potts Solicitors are specialists in dealing with road traffic accidents and cases with the MIB, for free, confidential advice please get in touch.