Car Accident Personal Injury Claims – No Win No Fee

By Ian Morris | Updated March 22nd, 2024

93 questions have been answered on this subject - ask us your question

If you’ve been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation on a “no win no fee” basis. This applies whether you’re the driver or a passenger, a pedestrian or other road user like a cyclist.

Here we look at when you might be eligible to make a claim, how much you can claim for and how to do it successfully.

Can I make a car accident injury claim?
Car injury compensation amounts
Making a claim through No Win No Fee
Making a personal injury claim through your car insurance company
Will I have to go to court for a car accident claim?
Do I need a medical exam to claim?
Proving your case with evidence
The process for making a no win no fee car accident claim
Let us help you get started
Comments – your questions answered

Can I make a car accident injury claim?

You may well be able to make a claim if you’re injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault. Claiming compensation for injuries can also help you to recover the money you lost because of the accident.

We can help you to make a “no win no fee” claim, which means that you will not have to pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful.

To make a no win no fee injury claim you must meet some requirements:

Firstly, the accident must be mostly someone else’s fault or partly your fault. You can’t claim if you caused a car crash all by yourself.
Secondly, your injuries need to be severe enough to warrant a claim.
Thirdly, there is a time limit for making an injury claim. In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a claim.

The cause of the accident doesn’t need to be another person or vehicle. It could be a faulty traffic light, a pothole or an icy road that should have been gritted.

Our team can let you know if you have a valid claim, just give us a call on 01225 430285 to find out.

Car injury compensation amounts

Car accident injury claim payouts depend on what kind of injury you sustained, how severe it is and how it affects your life. You can also claim for special damages, which would include your financial losses.

Your solicitor will inform you of the expected compensation amount once they have collected all the facts and evidence. They’ll also explain the expenses you can claim for on top of any injury, potentially upfront before the claim is settled:

Lost earnings if you have been unable to work
Future loss of income if you can’t return to work
Psychological after effects
Changes to your car or home
Private medical treatment
Ongoing care costs
Miscellaneous expenses (bus fares, painkillers etc)
Car hire and repairs

Injury compensation values

The UK classifies injury severity from slight to very serious, and the Judicial College sets injury compensation values to reflect this.

Very serious injuries include a broken neck or back, severe head injuries with loss of consciousness, severe chest injuries resulting in difficulty breathing, internal injuries, and multiple severe injuries with loss of consciousness.

Moderately serious injuries include the loss of an arm or leg, a fractured pelvis or upper leg, other chest injuries, deep wounds, multiple severe injuries with no loss of consciousness.

Less serious injuries include fractures to the leg, knee, ankle or foot, fractures to the collarbone, arm, hand or fingers, deep cuts and certain head injuries.

Slight injuries include whiplash or neck pain, minor cuts and bruises, sprains and strains, and shock.

As a guide, here’s some common car accident injury claim values:

Type of injury	Compensation amount
Whiplash	£240 – £4,345
Minor brain or head injury	£2,070 – £11,980
Fractured Cheekbone	£2,180 – £9,570
Wrist injury	£3,310 – £44,690
Hip or pelvis injury	£3,710 – £24,950
Fractured forearm	£6,190 – £18,020
Permanent back injury	£11,730 – £26,050
Serious shoulder injury	£11,980 – £18,020
Ankle injury	£12,900 – £46,980

Making a claim through No Win No Fee

“No win no fee” agreements, also known as Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs), offer a financial safety net for those seeking compensation after being injured in a car accident. This arrangement means that you can pursue a claim without the worry of upfront legal fees. Here are the key aspects of no win no fee claims:

Risk-Free Legal Representation: Under a no win no fee agreement, you will not be required to pay your solicitor’s fees if your claim is unsuccessful. This removes the financial risk associated with pursuing compensation.
Success Fee: If your claim is successful, your solicitor will receive a success fee as a percentage of the compensation awarded. This percentage is agreed upon in advance and is capped by law to ensure you keep the majority of your compensation.
Insurance: To protect against potential costs, such as the defendant’s legal fees in the event of an unsuccessful claim, your solicitor may advise taking out an After The Event (ATE) insurance policy. This insurance covers these costs, so you’re not left out of pocket.
Transparency: Solicitors offering no win no fee agreements are required to explain the terms and conditions clearly before you agree to proceed. This ensures you are fully informed about any potential costs or fees involved.
Access to Justice: No win no fee agreements make legal representation accessible to those who might not otherwise afford it. This means that as an injured passenger, you can seek the compensation you deserve without financial barriers.
Incentive for Solicitors: Since solicitors only get paid if they win, there’s a strong incentive for them to only take on cases they believe have a good chance of success. This can provide you with reassurance about the strength of your claim.

No win no fee agreements provide a vital pathway to pursue compensation without the worry of upfront legal costs. By understanding how these agreements work and choosing the right legal representation, you can confidently move forward with your claim, focusing on your recovery while your solicitor handles the legal complexities.

Making a personal injury claim through your car insurance company

You can often make a personal injury claim with your car insurance company. Alternatively, you can choose to claim from the other party’s insurers on your own.

However, we often hear about insurers taking too much time or de-valuing genuine claims.

Using a specialised no win no fee car accident solicitor is a better choice for several reasons. They will know exactly what you can claim for, how to overcome denials of liability and how to maximise your compensation.

Will I have to go to court for a car accident claim?

It’s unlikely you will have to go to court to receive compensation for a car accident. Even if your claim does reach court, you may not need to be there in person.

Sometimes a solicitor will begin legal proceedings on your behalf if the other party denies liability or refuses to talk, but further negotiation often resolves the issue before it gets to court.

On the other hand, a court hearing may be beneficial to maximise your compensation settlement. For example, your solicitor may want to argue for interim payments to be made to help your immediate financial situation.

Do I need a medical exam to claim?

You will need an independent medical assessment to make a claim, but you won’t need to pay for it and your solicitor will arrange one local to you.

Medical records provide expert evidence confirming the cause and severity of injuries, as well as recommended treatments and a prognosis for recovery. They’re an important part of your claim that your solicitor can use to build your case and seek the correct amount of compensation.

Proving your case with evidence

The more evidence you can gather for your case, the better. Try to get contact details for any witnesses to the accident. It can also be helpful to take photographs of the crash site, if possible.

It’s also important to keep any bills, letters, reports or certificates from doctors or other health professionals. These provide evidence for your injuries and their impact on your life.

If you’re claiming prescription costs and travel expenses, keep all receipts as proof.

Car damage certificates can also be very beneficial to your case. These can contain photographs and expert testimonies on the damage incurred on the vehicle.

The process for making a no win no fee car accident claim

Our friendly advisors will guide you through the initial process. We understand that this may be a stressful time for you, so we aim to make it as simple and straightforward as possible.

We will ask you a few questions to gather the essential details about your accident. This information will enable our skilled solicitors to begin working on your case immediately. Rest assured, we handle all cases with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

If you prefer, you can also fill out a quick online form. This will provide us with the necessary information to assess your claim and get the ball rolling.

The legal process for a car accident claim largely depends on the value of the claim and whether the other party admits liability.

Small claims under £5,000

From June 2021, claims for minor injuries valued under £5000 are made through a government-supported portal known as the Official Injury Claim service. You don’t need a solicitor for this.

Fast track claims under £25,000

Claims of up to £25,000 are classed as fast track, or single track claims, and can be filed through the Claims Portal, an internet system overseen by the Ministry of Justice.

The claims portal aims to speedily deal with claims for relatively minor injuries. The process of claiming stays in the portal unless liability is disputed by the other party. Further negotiations usually resolve this, but a minority of cases may go to court where a judge decides the outcome.

Multi-track claims

Claims over £25,000 are handled outside of the Claims Portal and assigned to the multi-track process. They usually involve serious, life-changing injuries or fatal accidents.

In comparison to the fast track, there’s no set procedure for how claims go through the multi-track so it can take longer to receive your compensation.

Let us help you get started

We’ve been helping claimants win car crash compensation for over 20 years. To find out if you can claim, call us on 01225 430285 or we can . After just a few minutes on the phone, we’ll have enough information to allow our solicitors to get your claim started.

Remember, time is of the essence, so don’t delay. The sooner you start your claim, the sooner we can fight for the compensation you deserve. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that your rights are protected and your voice is heard.

93 questions have been answered on this subject - ask us your question

Comments & Questions

Read on for questions and advice about claiming, plus car accident claim examples...

My daughter was involved in a rta yesterday and was taken to hospital in an Ambulance. She was rammed in to the back of her car by a male driver doing 60mph in a 40mph zone. She has suffered a fractured ankle, severe whiplash, swollen knees and cuts and bruises to her arms and legs. What are her next steps please?

Your daughter most certainly could and indeed should pursue a claim for personal injury compensation as a result of the injuries she has sustained. We would be delighted to help her make her claim and either she, or you could call us on 01225430285 or use our ‘start a claim‘ online service to get the ball rolling.

To make a claim, we’ll need her vehicle details and those of the 3rd party. Your daughter may not have that information to hand right now, but that would not matter. We would get the claim set up and then obtain the further details in due course as and when she is well enough to obtain and provide further instructions.

Given the injuries sustained, your daughter would be entitled to claim compensation for the pain and discomfort caused to her by the injuries and the impact that they will have on her at this time, during her recovery and in to the future, any relevant medical costs, access rehabilitation therapies and recover any lost income and other costs that she may incur due to the negligence of the liable 3rd party driver.

I was about to reverse to straighten up in my space on a car park when the man in the space behind me began to reverse. I watched and expected him to stop but he didn’t and smashed into the back of my car. I was stationary at the time and have a witness from another car to prove it. The man said I was reversing too but this is untrue. I visited a A&E the day after with shoulder and neck pain and a dead feeling in my right arm. I only took the mans phone number and took a picture of his registration number and the damage to his car. Do I have a valid claim?

You do have a valid claim, but the witness is likely to be key in whether or not you are able to prove your innocence and hold the 3rd party liable. Have you reported the incident to your vehicle insurers? You should do so, but we would recommend that you don’t instruct their legal team on the personal injury element of the claim. Whilst you would expect us to say that, we would recommend seeking the services of a specialist personal injury Solicitor to act for you – one independent of your insurers and one of your choosing. Whether that be with our Solicitors or elsewhere, it is our view that you would receive a better service if you took that course of action.

Hello
Had a car accident on the 5/12/19, was driving on the motorway when I hit an HGV tyre/ wheel in the middle lane at 70 mph. Did see a lorry on the hard shoulder. But I didn’t stop I came off at the next exit. Didn’t know what to do as I’ve never hit a tyre b4. Rang insurance, highways agency to tell them what’s gone on, my car rote off.
I’ve suffered injuries to my neck and back, I believe the motorway police was called and it’s all been logged the highway have said, but for some reason I can’t get the 3rd party details for data protection. Also spoken to the highways agency about cctv they have got it but they say the camara are crap ( there words) and it was too dark. So I’m left with a broken car and injured.
Thanks

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you would be able to succeed with a claim for compensation in the scenario you describe. Whilst the wheel in the middle lane of the Motorway was clearly the cause of your accident and injuries, it is not necessarily the case that there is negligence at play here. The wheel is likely to have come off the lorry in the few moments before you came across it. As such, the emergency services would not have had time to reach the scene of the incident and remove the hazard.

My wife works as a school taxi driver. She had an accident Thursday 21/11 in the car with minimal damage to the car. Her employer isn’t claiming via their insurance and is paying to repair the car. She has sustained a neck/back injury and been seen by the doctor. She hasn’t completed any paperwork for her company and hasn’t been told if she needs to or not.
What can she do if she has to have time off as it hurts to drive?
Is she entitled to be paid, sick pay etc?
Does she need to insist on completing an accident at work form?
Could she claim via their car insurance for loss of earnings if she has to take time off?

Your wife’s employers should certainly have completed an accident report form, noting the details of the incident and any injuries sustained. Should your wife remain in a state of pain and discomfort to the point where she has to take leave from work and does not receive pay, her only route to recover loss of income would be by making a claim for personal injury compensation against the insurance of the vehicle in which she was injured (providing she was the non-fault party) or from her employers employer liability insurance cover.

There is no legal requirement to pay sick pay if an employee is off work through injury or illness – even if the injury or illness was caused whilst at work. Whether or not your wife would receive sick pay will depend on her contractual rights. Otherwise, she will receive SSP – if she is entitled to it.

If your wife’s employers won’t allow her to complete an incident report, she should email her line manager regarding their refusal and make her own report in that correspondence.

Hi, My husband met with a car accident, he was with this brother at the time. The car was hit at the rear and has been damaged enough to be a insurance write off. He has filed a personal injury claim, but at the time of driving he was driving on a non exchangeable eu license which was non valid at the time. So the policy is invalid, does he have any chance of third party accepting liability and will taking this further work in our favour at all?

As your Husband appears to be the ‘innocent’ party in not being responsible or liable for the car accident, his insurance and license status should not prevent him from succeeding with a claim for compensation.

Thank you

You’re welcome. Should you need any further help or information, let us know.

I’ve been involved in an incident on 23rd of august. I was driving and a woman pulls out and hits my car at the rear driver side door. I have had pains in my right lower body. I’m with insure pink. I do have pictures of inside and pics of the car that hit me. Will I get compensated for loss of car and lower body pains?

We can help you claim compensation for your injuries and incurred costs and losses caused in the accident on 23rd August.

I had an RTA, the person at fault took full responsibility as I was parked at the roadside when they smashed into the rear drivers side back quarter panel/bumper etc of my car with her front passenger side completely smashed. They (both her and her insurance) have accepted liability.

Who’s best to deal with this? Thanks for your time.

The first thing to say on this matter is that you appear to have a solid claim with every prospect of succeeding in terms of pursuing personal injury compensation. Given that liability has been admitted, there should be no issues in succeeding with your claim or any claim for any occupant of your vehicle.

You ask who would be best placed to handle this matter for you. The options you have are as follows: You could go with the Solicitors with whom your Insurers have signed a contract, you could seek specialist expert independent representation – such as from the Solicitors with whom we work, or you could pursue any claim independently by yourself.

The benefits of going with your insurers own Solicitor are obvious in that it would be easy to get the ball rolling. The downside may be that your claim is not handled by a specialist Solicitor, but a junior claims handler. Whilst this is only anecdotal, but we often receive contact from people in your situation some months in to their claims process when they have signed up with their insurers Solicitors to pursue their claim and have been left very disappointed by the representation they have received. They have often reported feeling pressured in to accepting a low settlement and have not been able to get specialist expert advice. As you may expect, we would recommend that you don’t instruct your insurers Solicitors.

If you instruct an independent specialist Solicitor firm to act for you, you can be sure that they will hold your best interests at the pinnacle of their efforts on your behalf. They will have no concerns about their involvement with your insurers or that of the 3rd party and you can be assured that you’ll have a qualified specialist personal injury Solicitor representing you in your claim. You’ll be instructing them to act on a No Win No Fee basis on the exact same kind of agreement as you would have with your insurers panel Solicitor. This course of action would be the way we would advise any person to pursue their claim.

The final route of acting without representation is far from easy and is not recommended. Whilst it is possible to pursue your claim without expert advice, you will need to put considerable effort and time in to the process and will not necessarily know whether or not you are being given a reasonable response by the defendants.

So I was in a car crash last week delivering a car for work (car dealership), the crash was not my fault – there was a few cars involved on the m6. The crash resulted in me being hospitalised I was unconscious. I have recently been discharged from hospital, I checked my emails and work have sent me an email claiming they can’t offer me any more work. I’ve tried to contact them but I’m not having any luck speaking who I need to speak to.

Regarding your work and your employment rights, that is a matter for an employment law specialist or your Union. As for the car accident and your injuries, we can help you with that.

I was in a rear end accident in April 2018. As a result, my neck and back are progressively getting worse. I thought I was sleeping wrong or using the wrong pillow. I just thought it would get better. I’m seeing my doctor this week. If it turns out I have a herniated disc (Which is what I’m afraid of) would I have a personal injury claim?

As you were involved in a road traffic accident where your vehicle was hit from behind, it is likely that the impact of the collision would have caused you injury. Whilst the injury you sustained may have initially felt minor and Of course, the force of the collision will be relevant and it would need to have been a relatively big impact to cause a serious injury such as a herniated disc. That said, whatever diagnosis your Doctor makes regarding the injury you have sustained in the road traffic collision in April 2018, you can certainly pursue a claim for compensation.

It is important that you make sure that you ask the GP to link your injury back to the car accident and if you have not suffered any other physical trauma in the period between then and now, it should not be difficult for your GP to make that connection.

To pursue a claim for personal injury compensation after being injured in a road traffic accident, you simply need to be the non-fault party (which if you were hit from behind should be easy to demonstrate) and the vehicle registration details of the cars involved. To start your claim for personal injury compensation with us, simply call us on 01225430285 or if you prefer, use the ‘start a claim’ page of our website to get the ball rolling.

My partner had a car accident in 2006, he had mental health issues and never pursued a compensation claim even though his whole arm was amputated at the scene of the accident. He was in talks with a solicitor but because of his mental state at the time nothing came of it. Is it possible the claim coUld have gone ahead without his knowledge and the solicitor keep this from him? The solicitor in question is no longer practising. Can anything be done now as I’m aware the time limit is 3 years.

It is almost impossible that any Solicitor could or would pursue a claim and then hide the outcome from a claimant. Unless your partner signed any claim funding paperwork and formally instructed the Solicitor, nothing would have happened.

I was slightly injured in a collision in the hospital car park, I was pregnant with twins and the steering wheel connected with my stomach on impact. I was admitted to hospital the same day for an emergency C section but this had nothing to do with the collision. My stomach was sore from the impact of the steering wheel. I also have a lower back problem that I am getting treatment for but not sure if this was because of the impact. The other driver was at fault and admitted full liability.

We would be very happy to investigate a possible claim for compensation for you. If you were the non-fault party, it is likely that your lower back pain can be attributed to the collision and could be claimed for. If you would like to take this further with us, please use the ‘start a claim’ page of our site and we’ll call you to discuss this further with you.

Hi you have been recommended to me and I am going to put a claim through yourselves. 4 weeks ago a car hit the front drivers side of vehicle after pulling out of a junction. They admitted liability and I have it on dashcam. My insurance company also confirmed was non fault on my side. I have had the vehicle repaired.
Now 4 weeks on I have noticed my Lower back is increasing in pain and I have slight pain in right side of neck. Maybe whiplash? I noticed this with a week of accident but not going away so I think I’m within my rights to make a claim and am going to pursue this.
I have a question before I do this.
In 2014 a vehicle drove into rear of my vehicle. Again they admitted liability and my insurance company recommended a solicitor as I had a couple of minor injuries. I went for medical that solicitor organised and few month after was successful in the claim.
Now I know that if you take this claim for me and I have a medical examination they will ask about previous accidents. As I have nothing to hide I would tell them about this but the issue is I can not remember the exact injuries I got. I rang my gp as I want to know exactly what they were but they told me they have no record of any injuries from then. They went on to explain that if a solicitor instructed a medical examination it would not be sent to the gp as it is a private and the solicitor would have it on file. The problem is I can not remember who the solicitor was.
So what would happen at the medical examination if I can not remember the injuries. They were minor but if my gp has no record and I can’t get the record what would i do?
I just want to be fully prepared before I pursue this claim.
Thank you

We look forward to helping you make your claim for compensation. The question you ask is a valid one and it is important to consider medical evidence and to note any previous or pre-existing injuries/conditions when making any claim.

The answer to your main question is easily provided. If you attended your GP or a Hospital at any stage after the 2014 incident, your medical records will make note of any symptoms you reported and any treatments provided. If you did not report anything to your GP or a Hospital, the only record of any previous injuries will be within your previous Solicitors file of papers. If you do not have any record of who you instructed it is not possible for you to obtain that information. However, we do not feel that you need be concerned. The best course of action would be to disclose this to our specialist Solicitor at the very outset of the claims process and act on their advice as to what you should state and when.

OK thank you this is helpful. Obviously I would volunteer to the medical examiner that I have been in a previous accident and the injuries were minor I just don’t t want to be in a position if it went to court, not likely I know but if it did for me to look like I am trying to hide something if they was to have that medical report but as you say only the solicitor would have a access to it. Is it possible the courts could get it even if I don’t know where it is? I appreciate the advice and will call you after Christmas it’s just good to know where I stand before I start the process and as I said you have been highly recommend and thank you.

I was hit by a foreign registered vehicle non fault claim. My insurance company is telling me they can not do anything as they have 6 months to respond, is this right? They also stated that before 6 months they cant start legal proceedings this seems a long time. Do you have any legal base for this?

I would assume that the 6 months issue is correct and probably relates to the country of origin of the foreign vehicle. Which country was the vehicle registered to?

Ok. I appreciate your response and understanding. But, the generous offer made, do you not think potentially if the report was to indicate an exacerbation the value would be small. I’m saying this as I believe I fit into the crumbling skull category. No point going ahead if it’s for a couple of thousand.

It is of course impossible for us to advise a specific likely valuation that may come from any further specialist report. One thing we can say is that it is never wise to settle a claim before a full understanding of all aspects of injury and exacerbation of pre-existing conditions is understood. You should consider whether you are desperate to close this matter and receive settlement, in which case you may wish to settle and close the claim now. Alternatively, you may be happy to wait until a full appreciation of your situation in full is reached and then settle the claim with that knowledge. You should remember that you can only settle a claim once. Therefore once you have accepted a settlement, there is no going back for further damages.

Hello I had a car accident 13 Dec 2017 GTLAW took my case and then dropped it because I said I only had minor injuries to the third party, which they recorded. However after a few days I ended up with bells palsy which affected all my left side movement, followed by another 2 bells palsy attacks again and finally leaving me facing with lifetime fybromyalgia syndrome and also carpal tunnel syndrome. I have also had unexplained seizures and i’m seeing a neurologist and pain clinics – things have worsened by the day.

Sadly, I have even attempted an overdose as I cant help it seeing my boys like this caring for me.

No one seems to be helping us. We are all alone and the other party has walked out free whist we are living in hell daily. Please if you can really help me then contact me or don’t. I’m sorry to be so blunt but can’t keep repeating and then you turn me down.

It is not uncommon for people to initially think that they have escaped an accident with minor injuries – particularly in a road traffic accident. Many symptoms don’t materialise for the first 48-72 hours and in that case, it is not unusual to hear your ‘story’ of events.

With regards to your medical conditions, if a medical expert is happy to link the symptoms you describe to the index road traffic accident on 13th December 2017, you could pursue a claim against the 3rd party insurer.

Hello, I was involved in a car accident 2 months ago (vehicle hit me from the left) and my vehicle is a total loss, write off. I am non-fault as the other party has admitted liability (letter received). I have made two visit’s to hospital and GP. I have had pain in my neck, the left side, and tingle aching left and have felt pins and needs/tingling sensation in my left hand from the little fingers to the middle. I also experienced left chest pain on the front and back on odd few occasions. My own insurance informed me to go to the other party that admitted fault because they are the same (umbrella company). I did so basely on their advice (I have never had a car accident). I currently feel the whole claim is mishandled. My GP has informed me that I have nerve impingement which the GP provided copy and I showed this to the physiotherapy and he says the insurance should refer me to the GP insurance. I am still experiencing behind neck pain today and left neck with a tingling sensation in my left hand. This also wakes me up in the middle of the night and I feel a heavy head like a headache across the forehead. Till now, I have heard nothing about the GP insuranace. Both companies (mine and the other) have been messing me around where they both say they are handling vehicle repair in the first instance.

You have clearly suffered nasty injuries in this accident with moderate to serious symptoms still present. With that and the admission of liability in mind, you should have no difficulty in obtaining a compensation settlement for the pain, discomfort and stress caused by the injuries sustained along with recovery of medical costs and any out of pocket expenses.

It would appear that you are currently relying on the insurers to deal with the personal injury element of your claim as well as the vehicle damage. We would strongly recommend that you instruct a specialist independent personal injury Solicitor to act on a No Win No Fee basis and pursue your injury claim for you. At Direct2Compensation we have experts in road traffic accident personal injury compensation who can manage your claim without any bias or possible lack of independence and ensure that any claim that you make will be settled at the maximum and appropriate value for you.

If you would like us to help you with your claim for personal injury compensation as a result of the injuries you sustained in this car accident, please call us on 01225430285.

I was involved in an accident on Saturday where another vehicle went into the back of our vehicle.
They admitted liability at the scene but no police were called & we have no witnesses and he wants to settle the car damage outside of the Insurance.
Once the shock wore off, my back has been in pain ever since. I’m yet to go to seek medical attention due to thinking the pain would subside, but the aches are still there. I have booked to go to the GP on Friday.
Would you recommend seeking legal advice?

We would 100% recommend that you DO NOT settle this matter directly with the 3rd party driver. It is understandable from their point of view that they wish to settle the damage to your car, but in doing so, that would undermine your rights and remove any proof or supportive evidence if you were to discover that your back injury was worse than you hoped and you later wished to make a claim for compensation.

Undoubtedly, the best course of action for you would be to advise your own car insurers of the accident and allow them to deal with the vehicle damage element of this matter. However, you would be wise to keep any personal injury compensation claim separate to this and instruct a specialist in personal injury compensation such as us at Direct2Compensation to pursue a claim for your injuries and any associated loss of income or incurred costs.

You mention no police involvement in this matter. That is not unusual in road traffic accident matters where the highway is not obstructed and there are no serious injuries or fatalities. Indeed, the police will not attend an incident such as the one you describe as long as both parties have exchanged details.

You are wise to make a GP appointment regarding your injuries as it is important to ensure that any injuries and symptoms are checked and appropriately recorded in your medical records as that would provide important evidence for use in any claim for compensation that you were to pursue.

Regardless of whether you wish to instruct my firm to help you make a claim for compensation or not, I would be very happy to further discuss this matter with you.

I had a serious car crash in Spain resulting in a broken back plus other injuries.
Unfortunately it was my fault, should I have received driver training abroad from my employer?
I was not breaking the law just a confusion on spainish rules against uk.

It is unlikely that you would be able to hold your employer responsible for this accident. As you state, it was unfortunately your fault as a result of driver error.

Since my accident, I now have hearing impairment (hearing aids fitted) tinnitus, lower back pains, neck spasms and hip problems. I was stationary when the car hit me on my driver side.

You have clearly suffered many injuries as a result of this car accident. Have you started the process of making a claim for compensation yet? As you were stationary at the time of the collision, we cannot see how you would be held at fault in anyway and as such our initial view would be that you have a very strong claim for compensation here.

If the hearing impairment and tinnitus issue can be linked directly to the trauma of the car accident you would be able to claim compensation for both issues as well as the back pain, neck spasms and issues with your hip. It could well be that your compensation claim settlement value is quite substantial.

I was sitting in my car at a convenience store, this lady pulled up by the newspaper stand. She gets out of her vehicle to purchase a newspaper. She forgot to put her vehicle completely in park after getting out of the vehicle. The vehicle starts rolling towards me and it strikes my driver’s side door. She finally gets in her vehicle and pulls the vehicle back. She comes over and ask if I’m alright. I was very shooken up and was crying and shaking I also had a panic attack at the time of the accident. I had called the lady I work for and told her I had been in an accident.

Loretta

The situation you describe would certainly leave good grounds to make a claim for whiplash injury car accident compensation. Whilst you were in a stationary vehicle and hit by an unmanned vehicle rolling by means of gravity, there is known scientific and medical evidence to support the fact that such an accident scenario can caused both physical and emotional injury.

At Direct2Compensation, we’ve made many such successful claims for our clients.

I wish you all the best and hope that we are able to help you too.

Ian

Car Accident Personal Injury Claims – No Win No Fee

Table of contents

Can I make a car accident injury claim?