Road traffic accidents, or RTAs, are among the most common types of compensation claims made in the UK. There are hundreds of minor accidents on the roads and in car parks every day, and while many of them pass off without any injuries, all too often someone is injured and can claim for personal injury compensation.
Whiplash is one of the most common types of injury, and can be suffered by someone even if the other car is travelling at low speeds. When you are the victim of an accident, you can make your claim stand a better chance of success if you follow this checklist.
- Take photographs of the scene, this always helps insurance companies to apportion blame
- Get names of everyone involved in the car, including phone numbers, addresses and insurance details
- Take details of witnesses, with full contact details. This could be essential in finalising your claim
- Report the incident to the police and receive a crime number
- Seek medical attention from a hospital or a GP. Where possible, phone for an ambulance
By following these steps you should give your personal injury claim a better chance of success.
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