Car Accidents

"An accident is an unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm."

A car accident is a road traffic accident which usually involves more than one vehicle colliding with another vehicle, road user or roadside object. Often these road traffic incidents result in an injury or damage to property and can sometimes be fatal. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury in a car accident then we are here to help you get back on the road. We can help you claim compensation for your injuries by offering a 100% Compensation - No Win No Fee service, meaning that you receive 100% of your compensation and pay absolutely nothing to claim.

Mary Ward is said to be the first victim of a motor vehicle accident when she was run over by a steam car in 1869. Travel and vehicles have come a long way since then and by 2005 there were 32.9 million licensed vehicles in Great Britain compared to just 19.3 million in 1981. However, over the years the casualty rate has declined and the UK now has one of the lowest road death rates in the EU.

The number of people killed in 2006 in road accidents fell by 7% in 2007. In total there were 4% less road casualties in Great Britain in 2007, than in 2006. Car accident injuries produce the most common type of accident claim in the UK, in particular whiplash and Car Accident Helpline can help you claim your injury compensation.

Types of Car Accidents

There are many types of car accident that can occur. These include:

Collisions with other vehicles
Front Impact
Rear End
Side Impact
Rollover
Low Speed
Collisions with fixed objects
Lamp posts
Bollards
Stationary cars
Vehicle failure
Bad maintenance
Mechanical failure
Road flaws
Holes and bumps
Spillages
Bad drainage
Poorly marked road-works
Animal involvement
Injuries caused by escaped livestock are on the increase
"The Animals Act of 1971 is so complex that farmers who are not found to be liable for the escape of their animals through negligence could still be blamed if injury is caused to a member of the public as a result."

The Association’s secretary, Stephen Lawson

Car Accident Injuries

There are many types of injuries that could be endured from a car accident or motorbike accident. Find out if you can claim with Car Accident Helpline.

Car Accident Insurance

It is said that 1 in 10 drivers have no insurance, so the odds of having an accident with an uninsured driver are higher than you might expect. If you have been in an accident with an uninsured driver or you cannot trace the driver find out if you can claim by contacting us at Car Accident Helpline.

Car Accident Repairs

Your solicitor can assist with your vehicle repairs and sort out a replacement vehicle at no cost to you. Prevent an accident by keeping your vehicle mechanically sound and maintained.

You can make a claim if...

The accident happened less than 3 years ago*
The accident was not your fault
You have suffered injury, losses or expenses

* unless it is a claim for a child, which can be made any time up until the child reaches the age of 21. There are very few other exceptions.

So, if you've suffered an injury in a car accident in the last three years, contact us to find out how we can help you claim the compensation you are legally entitled to.

Call our free phone helpline 0800 0688 500 to speak to an advisor in confidence.

Or fill in our easy online claim form for a free claim assessment with no obligation.