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Car accidents often bring injuries and losses to its victims. According to statistics, nearly half (49 per cent) of people killed in road accidents were car users in 2007. There is an approximate of 248,000 casualties in all kinds of road traffic accidents in the UK during the 2006-2007 time span and car accidents represent almost half of it. It only means that you cannot stop accidents from happening. All you need to do is to take precautionary measures in order to lessen the fatalities in case you’ve been in a car accident. Car accident and injury claims are very prominent in the country because of these reasons. And if the accident is not your fault, you can make a claim for the injuries you suffered the damage to your car and all kinds of costs that you incur while you’re recuperating.

Here are some tips in order for you to make a claim successfully:

1.    Call the doctors or emergency team. When someone is injured seriously in an accident, seek medical assistance immediately. Describe your injuries to them and ensure that they are making a report on all the injuries you have.

2.    Report the incident to the police. The police usually investigate when a car accident happens. Make sure to call them immediately and state your own version of the events when they are making their report. The police report is one of the main evidences that you can use when you make a car accident and injury claims in the near future.

3.    Don’t forget to take down the details of the other individuals involved. If you still have the presence of mind to list down all the details about the other driver involved then get it. Make sure to get their name, address, contact number, car make, model and license plate and of course their insurance details.

4.    Also list down the names, addresses and contact information of individuals who have witnessed the incident.

5.    Take photos of the damages to your car and the positions of the vehicles involved in the accident. Photos can be really useful when filing a case. So if you brought a camera phone or camera when the accident happens then use it for your own benefit.

6.    Make a claim within 3 years after the car accident. Claiming for compensation in the UK has a limitation period of 3 years after the accident date, unless you are a minor. Minors have to be 18 before they can file an accident and injury claim.

7.    Hire a personal injury solicitor who specialises in car accident and injury claims. Making claims can be difficult especially if you’re still recuperating from the injuries you suffered. So hiring a personal injury solicitor will make your life easier. They will be the one who will handle all the pertinent data regarding your case and of course the filing of legal papers.

8.    Make sure to employ someone who’s providing a no win no fee service. This kind of service ensures a claimant that they have nothing to pay to the solicitor whether they win or lose the case.

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