If you have been a victim of a road traffic accident then chances are that you want to file a road traffic compensation claim. This article will help you get maximum road traffic compensation by providing some tried and tested tips.
#1 Know the Law Claimants are eligible to file road traffic compensation claims if they meet 2 criteria. The first criterion is that the road traffic accident should have caused the claimant a personal injury such as a bodily injury. The second criterion is that the claimant should not be at fault for the accident. If the claimant is partly or fully at fault for the accident then the claimant will not be granted compensation.
#2- Know Your Rights If claimants meet the criteria mentioned above then they cannot be denied compensation. If the claimant is denied compensation then the claimant should hire a personal injury solicitor to help him get the deserved compensation amount. Claimants should remember that even though a road accident can be a traumatic event, claimants should not claim liability at the spur of the moment especially if they are not at fault. Admitting liability in front of the police or other party will make the claimant ineligible for compensation and it may make the claimant liable to pay damages.
#3 Get Proof While submitting the road traffic compensation claim the claimant is required to submit proofs that support the fact that the road accident occurred due to no fault of the claimant and that the claimant suffered a personal injury as a result of the other driver's negligence. Documents that can be submitted as proof include medical papers with diagnosis, prescriptions given to treat the injury, treatment bills, treatment receipts, a copy of the police report and a written statement of the witness.
#4 Get Free Legal Help No win no fee solicitors offer the same legal services that paid solicitors offer but no win no fee solicitors do not charge any legal fees. No fee solicitors help claimants get maximum compensation by strengthening the case, tying up loose ends, representing the claimant in court, dealing with the other party in a professional manner and negotiating with adjusters or insurance companies.
#5 Hire a Good Solicitor Before committing to hire a personal injury solicitor the claimant should ask the solicitor a few claim related questions. By asking these questions the claimant will understand better if the solicitor has the required legal skills, if the solicitor can communicate effectively and if the solicitor offers free legal help or not. Claimants are advised to stay away from solicitors who promise to get maximum road traffic compensation for accidents that occurred due to the claimant's fault since such solicitors make false promises that they cannot keep. Good solicitors are confident of their skills and they make reasonable promises that they can keep.