CAR ACCIDENTS IN US: Car Accident Claims: a Guide

With 71% of the population holding a current driving licence our roads
are busier than ever. There are 31million cars on Britain's roads
today making car accidents a major cause of injury. 10 people are
killed on our roads every day, along with 290,000 serious injuries per
year. In 95% of all accidents the main cause was human error.

Everyone is likely to be involved in a car accident [1] at some point.
Statistics show that most people are involved in at least one car
accident [2] in their life. Where an injury is sustained which through
the fault of someone else, a personal injury claim can be brought.
Making a personal injury claim for a car accident [3] involves holding
the person at fault accountable for their actions.

If you are involved in an accident [4], it is important to take a
number of steps to ensure that if you do decide to claim, you have all
the relevant information. Whenever any accident [5] takes place, both
parties are required by law to stop. You should exchange details with
the other driver. It is not wise to make any comment on whose fault
the accident [6] is at the scene. Record as many details as you can as
it will be useful for your to claim to have as much information as
possible available. Details such as the make, model and colour of both
cars as well as the registration will be very useful. Take the details
of any witnesses as they may be vital in identifying the cause of the
accident [7]. Draw a sketch of where the accident [8] took place,
including as much detail as you can. Write down a clear account of
exactly what happened as soon as you can. These detailed records will
assist you greatly in your claim. If you have already been involved in
a accident [9], don't worry, you can still claim if you have not
done any of these things, as long as the accident [10] was not your
fault.

After the accident [11], notify your insurance company straight away.
Their record of the claim will be important in your case. You should
visit you r doctor for any injuries, however minor they may seem. Many
personal injury cases fail as there is no record of the injuries
received. Some injuries, such as whiplash, may not be apparent until
up to 48 hours after the accident [12]. As soon as you feel any
symptoms, visit your doctor.

Making a personal injury claim can ensure that the injured party
receives compensation for their injuries suffered and earnings lost.
On filing a claim, the victim is assigned an expert personal injury
lawyer who is skilled in dealing with this type of claim. There are
lawyers who specialise in particular injuries such as whiplash, head
injuries or back injuries.

A car accident [13] that was not your fault will usually be handled on
a 'no win, no fee' basis. This means that you will not be liable
for any legal costs in the event that you lose. In most cases even in
the event of a win, no costs will be charged to the claimant, as the
costs are recovered from the losing side.

You can claim for a car accident [14] as a driver, passenger, cyclist
or pedestrian. Whether your injuries are minor or more serious, you
can still claim. It is even possible to make a claim in cases where
the driver at fault was uninsured or fled from the scene of the
accident [15]. In these cases, the Motor Insurance Bureau will pay any
damages.

Your claim will be calculated according to your circumstances. The
payout will reflect loss of income, damage to your car or other
property, cost of replacement hire car, insurance policy excess,
compensation for pain and injury and any expenses incurred as a result
of injury. These might include taxi fares, medication or alterations
to your lifestyle.

Once you decide to pursue a claim and hire a personal injury lawyer,
your lawyer will take care of everything for you. They will deal with
your insurance company and contact the other driver's insurance
company. They will contact the police and obtain an accident [16]
report if there is one. The will speak to any witnesses, gather all
the medical evidence.

The amount awarded and time taken to settle your claim will vary
greatly. You must speak to an expert to assess your claim as every
case is different.

Carys is an author of several articles pertaining to No Win No Fee,
Compensation Claims, Personal Injury Claims [17] and other legal
articles.

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Car Accident Claims: a Guide

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