Road traffic accidents

If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, you need to seek expert advice to get what’s due to you. Whether you were the driver, passenger or motorcyclist – or even a pedestrian or cyclist – you may be able to claim for compensation.

Paul Rooney Solicitors are experts in personal injury and remove all the hassle and mystery that surrounds the compensation process. We will guide you through each stage, advise you of the next steps and answer any questions you may have along the way.

Paul Rooney Solicitors are vastly experienced at dealing with these types of claims and have a large department dedicated to assisting the victims of road traffic accidents. As committed members of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS), our specialist claims experts strictly adhere to the service standards set out by MASS.

What to do in the event of an accident

By law, following any sort of vehicle accident, everyone involved must stop. Here is some useful advice to follow:

• Exchange details with all parties involved – and any witnesses – even if the other party admits responsibility.
• While the event is fresh in your memory, draw a diagram of the accident location detailing the direction of travel of all vehicles, the location of any witnesses, the speed of vehicles involved and the road layout including any road markings.
• If you are injured, seek medical advice immediately. Not only will this ensure you have no serious underlying injury, but the medical records could support you claim.
• Never admit responsibility for the accident until you have reflected on what exactly happened.
• Keep a diary of your injuries to include details of the effects of the accident on your everyday lifestyle and any care provided by others.
• Keep a record of any medication and treatment you receive. It is also wise to record when your injuries are at their worst or any severe bouts of pain.
• Keep a list of all expenses which you incur and hold onto any receipts.

Will your claim go to court?

After assessing your claim our solicitors will send a formal letter detailing your case to the other side and their insurance company. The insurance company then has three months to investigate the claim and decide whether or not they accept responsibility.

If there is no agreement on who is to blame and how much the claim is worth, court proceedings may be started and your solicitor will talk you through this process. However, most cases are settled before or after court proceedings are started and very few go to a trial.