Road Traffic Accidents
If you have sustained injuries as a result of a road traffic accident that wasn't your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Irwin Mitchell works with specialist road traffic accident lawyers to help you win a fair and appropriate financial package.
Injuries arising from road traffic accidents can vary in severity, from fairly minor injuries such whiplash, through to major injuries and death. That is why it's important to seek honest, professional legal advice if you or a member of your family is the victim of an accident on the roads.
Your road accident compensation claim will usually vary depending on how badly you are injured and our knowledgeable team of personal injury lawyers will work diligently to ensure a positive outcome for you and your family.
Irwin Mitchell's experienced legal team have built an enviable reputation for dealing with all the common types of road traffic accident, including motorcycle accident claims, road accidents involving cyclists, whiplash injury claims and road traffic accidents involving stolen or uninsured vehicles. Below we have listed some of the most frequently asked questions about whiplash – one of the most common types of road traffic injury.
How is whiplash caused?
Whiplash can occur when the muscles, tendons and other soft tissues in the neck are damaged as a result of a sharp jolt. A common injury when vehicles collide at lower speeds, whiplash can also occur after a slip, trip of fall, as a result of a sporting injury, or after a physical attack.
What are the symptoms of whiplash?
Common physical complaints after suffering whiplash include:
- Pain and aches in the neck. In some cases this can lead to muscle spasms, headaches and migraines and pain developing in the shoulder, back and arm areas.
- Other symptoms can include dizziness and nausea, but in many cases the injured party will not feel any discomfort until a day or two after the accident. In any instance, as soon as you have been involved in a road traffic accident you should contact your doctor or GP.
Whether you are currently suffering from whiplash or any other injury related to a road traffic accident, if you can prove that a third party is to blame you have sufficient grounds for a personal injury compensation claim.
Victims of road traffic accidents are not only limited to drivers. You may have been injured as a passenger in a vehicle, whilst riding a bike or whilst walking on the pavement or crossing the road. In any event, suffering an injury due to driver negligence can cause stress and anxiety for you and your family. That's why Irwin Mitchell will always work with your well-being in mind.
How do I make a compensation claim for whiplash?
The first thing you will need to do is establish liability for the accident. If the road traffic accident was not your fault you should have excellent grounds for a successful claim.
If you are able, it is a good idea to take name and contact details of anyone who has witnessed the accident. If the party responsible for the road traffic accident has no valid insurance or is driving a stolen vehicle you should contact the Police immediately.
Bare in mind that you may also be able to make a claim for other expenses such as prescriptions or travelling costs. Be sure to keep a copy of any receipts to document your expenses.
If you feel you would like to make a personal injury claim as a result of a road traffic accident, contact Irwin Mitchell's expert injury lawyer team today. Simply complete our road traffic accident personal injury claim form and we will contact you to discuss your case further.