Car injury can occur at any time on our hectic roads in the UK. When such an accident occurs it is not at the forefront of most peoples minds to make a claim for personal injury compensation. It could even be that the person affected in the car crash does not even know that they have been injured.
Despite motor accidents actually going down it is estimated that claims for bodily injury are around the fifty percent mark for vehicle accidents, whereas two decades ago it was closer to twenty percent. It is clear that the message of all the TV ads are beginning to help people understand that if they are injured through no fault of their own and suffer pain and the injury affects their work and way of life, then they should be able to claim compensation for the accident.
Whiplash Injury Accident Claim
There are many types of car injuries that can occur in a road traffic accident including fractures and strains, head & shoulder injury. One of the most common conditions is whiplash injury, which affects the soft tissue & muscles in the neck and spine and is caused by the rapid flexion and extension of the soft tissue in and around the neck area. A seat belt can help you stay safely in the seat, but does not protect your neck area in motor vehicle accidents.
Cars are getting more and more safety equipment as standard now-a days and that has helped immensely over the years with so many more motorists having the additional benefit of airbags, anti roll bars and crumple zones which have all improved passenger safety in motor vehicles. Even with all the protection to the motorist, a vehicle accident can cause mild to severe bodily injury and even fatality. It is always wise if you have been involved in a vehicle accident to get yourself to a doctor or accident and emergency or nearest medical facility to check if you have sustained injuries that yet may not be visible or evident.
Claim for Personal Injuries
Claims for car accidents that are not your fault can be made in England and Wales within three years of the date of the accident but ideally need to be submitted at least six months before the end of this limitation period to enable the claim to progress effectively. No fault claims may be made with our accident claim company. Contact 0800 542 2858 if you feel you have a claim or submit your details directly on our main site. It may have been whilst driving a company vehicle, or even as a passenger in public transport or perhaps a pedestrian, it does not matter. So long as you were not entirely at fault for the incident you may be able to claim.
It is important when involved in any form of traffic collision that you determine who was at the scene, any witnesses involved and if you are physically able to do so get all the contact details, make and models of vehicles involved and the third parties insurance company etc, then when you are ready call our injury solicitors who will help you with the claim compensation for your car injury. If you have been affected make a personal injury claim today.
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