Accident Claims & Compensation Guide Specialists

Welcome to Accident Claims, one of the UK’s leading websites for free legal advice on seeking accident claims compensation.

If you have been the victim of an accident, and it was not your fault, you could be entitled to compensation. We have helped many personal injury victims to get the compensation they deserve. If you are looking for the best accident claim company, look no further; we have solicitors with over 30 years of experience, and we handle all of our claims on a No Win No Fee basis.

Find out more about our service below, as well as the different types of claims we handle.

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• What is an accident compensation claim?
• The steps to take if you have been involved in an accident
• What type of personal injury claims do Accident Claims deal with?
• Car accident claims
• Accidents at work
• Slips, trips or falls in a public place
• Cycle Accidents
• Bus accident claims
• Medical and hospital accidents
• How to begin your personal injury compensation claim
• What can be claimed for when making an accident claim?
• What are the most common types of accidents in the UK?
• How much compensation will you receive if you make an accident claim?
• No Win No Fee accident claims
• Why should you choose AccidentClaims.co.uk as your claims service when making a claim for compensation?
• Call us today for FREE advice and to begin making a claim

What is an accident compensation claim?

An accident compensation claim is designed to compensate anyone that has been the victim of an accident that was not his or her fault. If you have been injured, and someone else is to blame, you are likely to be entitled to a payout.

The accident must have happened within the past three years (in most cases), you must have seen a medical professional, and you must be able to prove that someone else is responsible. If your claim is a success, you will not only be compensated for your injuries, but you will receive a payout to cover the financial losses you have experienced too.

To learn more about accident claims for compensation, please get in touch with our team on the number at the top of this page.

The steps to take if you have been involved in an accident

If you have been involved in an accident, you need to take the required steps to secure compensation. This includes the following:

• Get medical attention
• Make a note of everything that happened
• Take photographs of the scene
• Keep a record of your financial losses
• Get the contact information of the perpetrator
• Get the contact information of any witnesses

How long after an accident can you claim?

For those over the age of 18, you have three years from the date of the accident to bring a personal injury claim for compensation.

Can I claim for an accident after 3 years?

Yes, however, rules apply. If you were under 18 at the time you suffered an injury, the three year period would not begin until your 18th birthday. Similarly, if you lost the mental capacity to claim, the three-year clock wouldn’t run until you regained it.

What type of personal injury claims do Accident Claims deal with?

Here at AccidentClaims.co.uk, we deal with all types of personal injuries. This includes:

• Medical negligence claims
• Road traffic accident claims
• Accident at work claims
• Slip, trip and fall claims
• Cycling accident claims
• Bus accident claims
• And much, much more!

So long as the accident was not your fault, we will take on your case for you.

Car accident claims

Road traffic accidents happen every day in the UK. In fact, in 2019 there were a total of 153,158 casualties of all severities reported, giving an average of 430 a day!

If you have been the victim of a road traffic accident within the last three years, get in touch with us as soon as possible to claim compensation. You must ensure that someone else is to blame for your accident.

This could be a pedestrian that has run into the road, a driver who was speeding or looking at their mobile phone, or it could be the council’s fault for failing to maintain the roads properly.

If you’d like to learn more about car accident claims for compensation, please get in touch with our team.

Accidents at work

In 2019/20, there were 693,000 self-reported non-fatal injuries to workers in the UK. Although some workplaces are more dangerous than others, workplace accidents can happen in any type of environment. From offices to construction sites, there are many different injuries and incidents that can arise.

It is up to employers to ensure that all working environments are as safe as possible. If your employer has failed in their duty to do this, you will have grounds to claim compensation. Common reasons for claiming against an employer include failure to carry out risk assessments, ignoring the recommendations stated in a risk assessment, inadequate training, and allowing employees to use machinery that was faulted or unsafe.

Slips, trips or falls in a public place

Slips, trips and falls are some of the most common accidents experienced. We have many years of experiencing in securing compensation for the victims of these types of accidents. Accidents range from people slipping on unmarked wet floors to tripping due to a crack in the ground that has not been signposted.

For example, if you were injured due to a pothole in the road or roadworks that were not signposted effectively, your claim will be made against the council or local authority. If you were injured in a car park, you will make a claim against the business responsible for the car park.

Cycle accidents

Cyclists are the most vulnerable on the road. Unfortunately, they tend to be involved in the vast majority of road accidents. If you have been injured while cycling, no matter whether a driver crashed into you or you have fallen due to a pothole, you will be able to make a claim.

If the latter applies, you will usually be claiming against the council or the business/individual that is responsible for the ground. If another driver has crashed into you because they have been speeding, using their phone, or for any other reason, you will make a claim against them. Make sure to get their contact details and make note of the make and model of their vehicle, as well as the registration plate.

Bus accident claims

If you have been injured while using public transport, you will be entitled to compensation. This is because all companies have a duty of care to ensure that their employees and customers are safe.

When you are travelling on a bus or coach, it is the company’s duty to ensure you are safe. If they have failed in this, you deserve to be compensated. The same applies if you are an employee and you have been injured due to a lack of safety or inadequate training.

Medical and hospital accidents

When we go to the hospital, we expect to get the treatment we need to get better. We certainly do not expect our condition to get worse. However, this can happen from time-to-time. If you have been the victim of medical or clinical negligence, we can help you to get the compensation you deserve.

There are a number of ways the hospital or medical centre you were a patient at could be to blame for your injuries. Examples include a lack of training, late diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and poor hygiene levels.

How to begin your personal injury compensation claim

If you are ready to make a personal injury compensation claim, the process is really easy. Give us a call and we will provide you with a free consultation. You have no obligation to continue with our service if you don’t want to.

However, we will talk you through the claim process, as well as asking you a number of questions so that we can get a better understanding of the accident you were involved in. This is so we can provide you with the best advice and give you the greatest chance of getting the maximum payout that is available. If needed, your solicitor should also be able to arrange a medical at a local health centre for you too, and we will do this free of charge.

What can be claimed for when making an accident claim?

When making an accident claim, you will receive a payout for both special damages and general damages, which are as follows:

• General damages – This is the payout you will receive to compensate you for your injuries, i.e. the pain and suffering you have been subject to. The medical report your doctor has put together will be used to determine how much you will receive in general damages. This report will state the severity of your original injury, the prognosis, and the recommended treatment.
• Special damages – You will also receive a payout to cover any financial losses you have experienced due to your accident. This refers to any out-of-pocket expenses that have directly arisen due to your injuries, for example, loss of income, travel expenses, the cost of childcare, the expense of adapting your vehicle or accommodation, counselling expenses, and so on.

To learn what else can go into accident claims compensation, please get in touch for free legal advice.

What are the most common types of accidents in the UK?

There are many different types of accidents that occur in the UK. Road traffic accidents happen on a daily basis, which leads to a large number of whiplash claims being made. Aside from this, slip, trip and fall claims are also made on a regular basis.

However, it is important to note that, no matter the type of injury you have sustained, you will be able to claim so long as the accident was not your fault. Therefore, in the grand scheme of things, it does not matter whether you have been involved in a common accident or an obscure one. What matters is that you can prove that someone else was responsible for the accident you have been involved in.

How much compensation will you receive if you make an accident claim?

If you make an accident claim, your claim will be evaluated individually. This means that it is not possible to provide you with an exact figure with regards to how much compensation you will receive. You may have seen an accident claims calculator online, but these only ever provide a rough estimate.

Your case will be judged based on the severity of your initial injury, the symptoms you are experiencing, how long you are going to be impacted by the injuries you have sustained, the medication you need to take, and the impact your injuries are having on your life in general. You may also be wondering how long does accident claims take to settle? Again, all cases are different: some are straightforward, others are more complex. When you call us, we will be able to advise you further on this.

No Win No Fee Accident Claims

One of the main features of our service is the fact that we only work to a No Win, No Fee payment structure. If you have not worked with any solicitor on this basis before, it means that you will only be required to fund legal fees if your case is a successful one. If, for some reason, we are not successful in our aim to get compensation for you, you aren’t going to need to pay us a penny. This offers you a degree of financial protection that you would not get if you were to choose a solicitor that bills on an hourly scale. Not only this, but you will know that your solicitor is working hard for you, as they are impacted by the outcome of the case. it also means that anyone can claim, no matter how much money they have, as a large upfront payment is not needed to start the process of attempting to secure compensation.

Why should you choose AccidentClaims.co.uk as your claims service when making a claim for compensation?

There may be many claim services in the UK for you to choose from, but you will struggle to find better than AccidentClaims.co.uk. These are the reasons why you should choose our service:

• You will benefit from specialist No Win, No Fee accident claims solicitors who have up to 30 years of experience in the game.
• We provide free advice on a no-obligation basis.
• We always aim to secure the maximum amount of compensation for our clients.
• Our claims line is open 24-hours per day.
• We have a great reputation in the industry and we have received exceptional feedback from our clients.
• We always aim to secure compensation as efficiently as possible.

Call us today for FREE advice and to begin making a claim

If you would like to make a claim on a No Win, No Fee basis, all you need to do is give us a call on 0800 073 8801. You will speak to one of our trained advisors who will talk you through the process that is entailed when claiming, as well as giving you a realistic picture regarding the strength of your case.

If you are ready to proceed, we will ensure you are matched with the best No Win, No Fee specialist based on the circumstances of your claim. You can also get in touch with us for accident claims advice by requesting a call-back on our website too.

Some words about our accident claims services

We’re recognised as one of the UK’s leading accident claims specialists. Find out why.

What do we do?

Our claims teams have specialist experience in each of our work disciplines. We can help with whiplash claims, accidents at work, employer liability, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, flight delays, housing disrepair disputes, trips, slips and falls – to name a few.

Why choose us?

We operate a 24 hour UK based accident claims helpline

We’re always here for you no matter what time of the day. Our 24-hour claims line can be reached on 0800 073 8801

Our reputation makes insurers/defendants take notice

Our national reputation means that when you are represented by us it makes a difference. Defendants will take serious notice of any claim issued by us.

Unrivalled experience in personal injury claims

We’re one of the UK’s oldest and most reputable personal injury solicitors. We’ve actively been involved in pioneering and pushing the standards of legal services.

Discover more about us

We’re regulated by the Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) and accredited by the Law Society.

Our Philosophy

It’s simple – You. It underpins the foundations of Accident Claims and everything that we do.  Our commitment to client care is second to none.  Our aim is to always exceed your expectations. We combine in-depth legal advice with extensive market experience ensuring your personal injury claim receives the highest quality of care throughout.

What they say about us!

Friendly, helpful staff. They were easy to get hold and when I had spoken to them I felt they had answered all my questions. Miss Williams

We want to make sure you’re 100% before making a claim with us. If you can’t find your answers here give us a call.

Our Most Popular Guides On Accident Claims Compensation

In this section, we’ve included links to some of our most popular personal injury and accident claims guides which you may find useful:

1. Claim compensation for a personal injury on private property
2. Council and local authority compensation claims
3. I had a car accident, what are my legal rights?
4. Needlestick injury claims
5. Police negligence compensation claims
6. Carbon monoxide compensation claims
7. Birth injury compensation calculator
8. Pothole accident claims
9. Head injury compensation claims
10. Wet floor accident claims
11. I had a car accident, what are my legal rights?
12. Forklift truck accident claims
13. Post-traumatic stress disorder compensation claims
14. Compensation for a slip in a supermarket
15. Stress at work compensation claims
16. Hairdresser injury compensation claims
17. Slipped at work and hurt my back – can I claim?
18. Split liability compensation claims
19. Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) compensation calculator
20. Dog bite compensation claims

If you have any more questions about seeking accident claims compensation, just get in touch with our team on the number at the top of this page.