Low Speed Car Accidents

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury in a low speed 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.

Generally low impact and low speed car accidents are underestimated. Low speed accidents can cause the lease amount of damage to the vehicles but can still cause serious damage to the human body.

Low speed accidents include those under 10 mph and can be with a stationary object, whether that is a parked car, boulder, lamp post, gate or such like. They might also occur in queuing traffic or approaching roundabouts. Low speed collisions tend to be low cost because cars have been developed to withstand minor bumps but you still must inform the police if the owner of the vehicle or object is not present as it is against the law not to do so.

Low Speed Accident Injuries

In a low impact accident a person's soft tissue can be damaged. Whiplash is a common injury caused by a low speed accident or low velocity collision. When the human body gets startled the neck muscles can suddenly contract causing a whiplash injury. This type of whiplash might not be noticed immediately but can cause neck pain up to three years later or can even have long-term affects.

Problems with claiming

It is quite common that in a settlement a low speed car accident injury will be queried as the extent of injury might not expected from such a low speed accident. In these cases the defendant might argue that the injuries are non-existant, exaggerated or maybe not a result of that accident. It is important that you receive specialist advice from expert personal injury lawyers.

Case Study

"Following a legal battle that has lasted seven years, a 36-year-old former postwoman has won £419,000 for loss of earnings and general damages after being left disabled from a car accident. The accident involved the claimant being shunted at low speed when travelling in her Ford Escort in Daventry. She has since developed severe fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, as a result of the whiplash she suffered during the accident."

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 low speed 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.

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