Injured driver compensation

If you are a driver of a vehicle involved in a road accident, and have suffered injuries as a result of another person’s negligent driving, you may be entitled to compensation.

Generally speaking, you will need to establish that the accident was the fault (partially or wholly) of another person. This is the “liability” issue.

If the accident was entirely the fault of another person, then you will be able to claim the full amount of compensation allowable under the law. If however, you were partially to blame for the accident, you can still get compensation (however this amount will usually be reduced to reflect your ‘contributory negligence’). One example where compensation may be reduced is if you were injured in an accident caused by another driver, however, if you were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, then the law may deem that you have partially contributed to your injuries. You can still get compensation, however it will be a discounted amount.

Reasonable medical, pharmaceutical and hospital expenses to treat your injuries from the accident.
Pain and suffering.
Loss of income and earning capacity.
Compensation for gratuitous domestic assistance and attendant care provided by family members.

An experienced and competent solicitor has thorough understanding of the law that applies to motor accidents. They will interview you and obtain the necessary information to ascertain whether a claim is worth looking into. If there is a claim worth pursuing, they will fully advise you of what is involved in making a claim.

If you do decide to retain a solicitor, do not be afraid to ask them questions involving how much it will cost you to pursue a claim, and whether they can provide you with a no win no pay (or contingency) agreement.

Personal injury solicitors are legally and ethically required to be honest and upfront as to the legal costs that you are likely to incur in pursuing your compensation claim.

Contact us today for referral to a solicitor and obligation-free legal advice.