Claim Compensation For A Minor Car Accident
If you have sustained an injury from a minor car accident, let us help you claim personal injury compensation.
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Claim Compensation For A Minor Car Accident
If you have sustained an injury from a minor car accident, let us help you claim personal injury compensation.
A Guide To Claiming For A Minor Car Accident
Did you know that you could be eligible for compensation if you’ve been in a minor car accident? If you have sustained injuries due to another road user being negligent, you could be eligible to make a road traffic accident claim today.
Key Takeaways
- All road users owe a duty of care to one another.
- You generally have 3 years to make a minor car accident claim.
- Road traffic accident compensation can cover how you’ve been emotionally, physically, and financially affected from a minor car accident.
- Our solicitors all offer a No Win No Fee agreement.
Our solicitors at JFLaw are experts in car accident claims with years of knowledge under their belt. They can give you free legal advice and help you through every single step of the claims process. To find out for free whether you’re eligible to claim compensation after a minor car accident, please contact us at any time today:
- Call us on 0151 375 9916.
- Fill out our ‘Contact Us’ form.
Am I Eligible To Claim For A Minor Car Accident?
You might be eligible to claim compensation after being in a minor car accident if you meet the following criteria:
- You were owed a duty of care.
- Negligent actions/inactions led to the breach of this duty of care.
- You sustained an injury as a result of this breach.
All road users owe a duty of care to one another to keep each other safe on the roads. To ensure that they abide by their duty of care, all road users must follow the rules found in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and The Highway Code.
Some of these rules include:
- Driving within speed limits.
- Stopping at all red traffic lights.
- Not using your mobile phone at the wheel.
- Leaving a big enough braking distance between yourself and the car ahead of you.
- Using designated pedestrian crossings when crossing the road.
As such, if you believe another road user breached their duty of care, and this led to you being injured in a minor car accident, please contact us today. After having a chat with you about your incident, our advisors can tell you whether you have an eligible car accident claim or not.
Average Compensation Amounts
For minor injuries, such as a minor brain injury, the average compensation amount could be up to £52,550.
In the table below, there are some guideline compensation amounts for a variety of injuries that could potentially be sustained from a minor car accident.
All of these guideline compensation amounts, except for the very top and last two amounts, have been taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG is a publication that legal professionals can use to help them value a variety of different injuries and illnesses.
Please note that when viewing this table, because all car accident claims are unique, none of these figures are guaranteed.
| Injury type | Severity | Guideline compensation amounts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple injuries with special damages | Moderate to minor | Up to £100,000+ | Compensation for suffering more than one injury with associated monetary losses, such as costs for vehicle repairs. |
| Brain damage | Less severe (d) | £18,700 to £52,550 | A good recovery is made despite there still being persisting problems with memory and concentration. |
| Minor (e) | £2,690 to £15,580 | Minimal brain damage that is likely to resolve in a few years. | |
| Back | Minor (c)(i) | £9,630 to £15,260 | Where i takes 2-5 years to make a virtual full recovery. |
| Minor (c)(ii) | £5,310 to £9,630 | Where it takes 1-3 years to make a virtual full recovery. | |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Less severe (d) | £4,820 to £9,980 | Where it takes 1-2 years to make a virtual full recovery. |
| Neck | Minor (c)(i) | £5,310 to £9,630 | Where it takes 1-2 years to make a virtual full recovery. |
| Whiplash | Lasting between 18-24 months | £4,345 | Whiplash and psychological injuries. |
| Lasting between 18-24 months | £4,215 | Whiplash injuries. |
How Minor Car Accident Claims Are Calculated
There are two heads of loss that may be considered when successful minor car accident claims are being calculated – general and special damages.
General damages covers how you’ve been emotionally and physically affected by a minor car accident.
Some factors that will need to be considered when general damages are being calculated include:
- How your quality of life has lowered (loss of amenity).
- How painful your injuries are.
- How long the estimated length of recovery is.
Special Damages And What They Mean For Your Claim
Special damages covers how you’ve been financially affected by a minor car accident.
Some financial losses you could be reimbursed for under special damages include:
- Loss of earnings if you require time off work to recover from your injuries.
- Medical expenses, such as over-the-counter painkillers.
- Travel costs from making your way to and from medical appointments regarding your injuries.
However, in order to be reimbursed for your financial losses, you must provide evidence. So, please keep hold of all:
- Receipts.
- Invoices.
- Bank statements.
- Payslips.
For more information on how road traffic accident compensation is calculated after a minor car accident, please contact us today.
The Whiplash Reform Programme
The Whiplash Reform Programme changed the way some road traffic accident claims are valued in England and Wales.
If you fit the following criteria, any whiplash injuries you’ve sustained are now valued in line with the fixed tariffs found in the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021:
- You were a passenger or driver of a vehicle when you were injured.
- You are aged 18+.
- Your injuries, such as whiplash, have a value of less than £5,000.
Additionally, any other injuries you have sustained that are not covered within this tariff will be valued in the usual way. If the overall value of your injuries exceeds £5,000, your claim will be made in the usual way, but the fixed tariffs will still apply.
To learn more about claiming for whiplash injuries after a minor car accident, please contact us today.
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Minor Car Crash Injuries You Can Claim For
Here are examples of some minor car crash injuries you can potentially claim compensation for:
- Soft-tissue injuries, such as whiplash.
- Cuts and lacerations.
- Scarring.
- Fractures and dislocations.
- Minor head injuries, such as a concussion.
- Damage to internal organs, such as internal bleeding.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
- Crush injuries.
You can claim for a whole range of physical and psychological injuries from a minor car accident. To see whether you can claim road traffic accident compensation for your injuries, please contact us today.
How To Start Your Personal Injury Claim
To start a personal injury claim after being in a minor car accident, it’s as simple as giving us a call for free today, or requesting a free call back. After chatting with our advisors, if they deem your claim eligible, they can get the claims process started for you by connecting you with a specialist and dedicated car accident solicitor.
Additionally, if you haven’t already done so, please seek medical attention. This is because your injuries need to be on your medical records so that your solicitor can learn the full extent of your suffering.
Evidence – Medical Records And Dashcam Footage
Collecting evidence is an essential part of the road traffic accident claims process, as you must prove that negligence occurred.
Here are the best types of evidence to collect if you’ve been injured in a minor car accident:
- Dash-cam, or CCTV, footage of the incident.
- Photographs of the accident scene, and of any other vehicles involved.
- Photographs of your injuries.
- Vehicle details from the liable driver, including their name and contact details, insurance details, and the car registration number.
- Contact details from anyone who witnessed the car accident. At a later stage in the claims process, they can be asked to provide a statement.
- Copies of your medical records where your minor injury has been recorded.
- A personal diary where you have recorded what treatment you’ve received and what symptoms you have.
If you connect with one of our solicitors, they can help you collect the evidence you need to support your minor car accident claim.
Time Limits For Making Your Claim
The usual time limit to make a minor car accident claim is 3 years, as per the Limitation Act 1980. This time limit starts from the date the accident took place.
However, those who are:
- Under the age of 18, or
- Mentally incapacitated
are unable to make their own car accident claim. In these cases, the time limit will be suspended.
The time limit will be suspended until either the claimant’s:
- 18th birthday, or
- Date of mental recovery.
The 3-year time limit will then start from these dates.
Litigation friends can only step in while the time limit is suspended. Litigation friends are people who can begin a car accident claim on behalf of the claimant.
Please contact us to find out more about the car accident claims limitation period and how to start a compensation claim on someone else’s behalf.
How Long It Can Take To Get Compensation
After starting a minor car accident claim, it usually takes between 6-12 months to get compensation on average. This depends on certain factors, such as:
- How long the defendant or their insurance company takes to respond to communications.
- Whether the other driver admits liability upfront or not.
- The number of cars involved.
- How quickly evidence can be gathered.
- Whether the claim needs to be taken to court or not (However, court proceedings are usually unlikely in minor car accident claims).
To get the minor accident claims process started today, please give us a free call.
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How Our Solicitors Can Help You Claim
Our solicitors offer the following services to help you claim compensation:
- Working with you no matter where you are in the country.
- Rehabilitation, psychologists, and services from other specialists.
- An independent medical assessment.
- Help with gathering evidence.
- Guiding you through the claim step by step, explaining legal terminology along the way, so that you can get a better understanding of the process.
- Negotiate the best and most fair settlement for you.
- Communicate with the defendant, their insurance provider, and their legal team on your behalf.
- Help you apply for interim payments, if you’re eligible for them.
- A taxi account to cover your travel costs for necessary medical appointments.
Additionally, they could offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which is a specific type of No Win No Fee service. Under this agreement, you don’t pay anything for their work:
- Upfront
- Throughout the claims process
- If your claim is unsuccessful.
However, if your claim is successful, your solicitor will just keep a small percentage of your compensation. This percentage is legally capped and called the ‘success fee’.
Contact Us Today
To check whether you can connect with our specialist No Win No Fee solicitors, please contact us today. Our solicitors have secured over £85 million in compensation for clients over the years. They have decades of expertise and high-level training, and are ready to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. It is completely free to call us, and we are available 24/7:
- Call us on 0151 375 9916.
- Fill out our ‘Contact Us’ form.
More Information
For related information about road traffic accident claims, browse our guides here:
- Find out how to make a serious injury claim.
- Learn how to make a road traffic accident claim against an uninsured driver.
- Learn how to make a road traffic accident claim against a hit and run car.
Additionally, these pages might be useful for you:
- Gov.UK – how to receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for taking time off work due to your injuries.
- NHS – know when to visit an urgent treatment centre (UTC).
- Gov.UK – view the latest road safety statistics.
Thank you for reading our guide on how to claim compensation after being injured in a minor car accident. No matter how big or small your injuries are, we are ready to help you.
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