Garratts is accredited by the Law Society in Personal Injury. We handle eligible road traffic accident claims on a No Win No Fee basis and can advise you before you accept an insurer’s settlement offer.
What Does a Road Traffic Accident Solicitor Do?
A road traffic accident solicitor helps an injured driver, passenger, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian pursue compensation from the responsible party. Your solicitor gathers evidence, obtains medical reports, deals with insurers, calculates your losses and negotiates a settlement. If the claim cannot be settled, your solicitor can represent you in court.
Can I Claim Compensation After a Road Traffic Accident?
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident which was not your fault, you may be eligible to claim compensation.
Speak with one of our expert RTA solicitors before accepting any offer from an insurer. Initial settlement offers are often low and may not account for the full, long-term impact of your injuries.
What Can Road Traffic Accident Compensation Cover?
You will have the opportunity to have your case reviewed by an experienced legal expert who will advise you on the appropriate level of compensation you may be eligible to receive. Some motor insurers will be inclined to make you an early settlement offer which may not factor in some of the long-term consequences of an accident.
Our primary goal is to ensure your claim covers everything you're entitled to, including:
- Loss of Earnings: Both past and future income.
- Medical Costs: Including physiotherapy, prescriptions, and private treatment.
- Ongoing Care & Rehabilitation: Support to help you recover from physical and psychological trauma.
- Damage to Your Vehicle & Property: Repair and replacement costs.
How Is Road Traffic Accident Compensation Calculated?
The level of compensation for your car, motorcycle, cycling or pedestrian accident will vary on a case-by-case basis. Our team of solicitors will be able to further advise you based on your claim in your initial ‘No Win, No Fee’ consultation.
How Does a Road Traffic Accident Claim Work?
You can start by contacting us for a free initial consultation if you have suffered from injuries, loss or damage as the result of a road traffic accident.
- Following an initial review of your case, we will advise as to whether we think you will be able to claim compensation.
- After this, we will accrue all evidence required to support your claim and inform the insurers of the negligent party.
- To ensure the best possible outcome for your RTA claim, we will organise an independent medical examination report for you before presenting your case to the motor insurers and entering settlement negotiations.
Rest assured that our team of road traffic accident solicitors will undertake all negotiations and represent you in court if required.
No Win, No Fee Road Traffic Accident Solicitors
At Garratts, we operate on a ‘No win, No Fee’ basis. Therefore, you will not have to pay anything if your claim isn’t successful. If you are awarded compensation, your legal fees will be paid by the insurance company of the negligent party who caused the accident. You will also pay a success fee to us, but this is capped at a maximum of 25% of the compensation awarded.
How Long Do I Have to Make a Road Traffic Accident Claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to start court proceedings. Different rules can apply to children and people who lack mental capacity, so seek advice as early as possible.
Can I Claim if I Was a Passenger?
You may be able to claim if you were injured as a passenger, whether the driver responsible was in another vehicle or the vehicle in which you were travelling. A solicitor can identify the appropriate insurer and explain the evidence needed.
Can I Claim After a Hit-and-Run or an Accident Involving an Uninsured Driver?
A claim may still be possible through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau. These cases have specific procedures and deadlines, so early legal advice is recommended.
