Road Traffic Accident Claims in Northern Ireland

If you or a loved one has been involved in a Road Traffic Accident that wasn’t your fault, our expert solicitors are here to help you secure the compensation you deserve. Our specialist road traffic accident solicitors are dedicated to supporting pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists who have been injured on the roads.

Road Traffic Accident Claims in Northern Ireland

Our specialist road traffic accident solicitors are dedicated to supporting pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists who have been injured on the roads.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a Road Traffic Accident that wasn’t your fault, our expert solicitors are here to help you secure the compensation you deserve.

Madden & Finucane Solicitors is one of Northern Ireland’s leading road traffic accident law firms. Each year, we help thousands of people claim following a road accident, and we can help you too. Our specialist road traffic accident solicitors are dedicated to supporting pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists who have been injured on the roads.

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Our experts are committed to providing comprehensive support including rehabilitation care and financial settlements. We understand how traumatic a road accident can be for victims and their loved ones. Our team is here to make the road traffic accident compensation claim process as straightforward as possible.

If you are unhappy with the service provided by your current legal representative, we have extensive experience in taking over claims from other law firms. We believe everyone should have access to exceptional legal services and recognise that every road traffic accident claim is unique, with its own set of circumstances and challenges.

FAQs

Road Traffic Accidents involve collisions or crashes between road users, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, or others. These accidents can range from minor incidents to severe multi-vehicle collisions. Although the majority of accidents on the road are between two cars, there are many other circumstances in which people can be injured and may be entitled to claim compensation. Common types of road traffic accidents include car, motorcycle, cycling and pedestrian accidents.

Our most successful road traffic accident claims include accidents involving whiplash, head, neck and back injuries. Common types of road traffic accident claims include:

  • Cycling Accident Claims
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Car Accident Claims
  • Car Passenger Claims
  • Uninsured Driver Claims
  • Pedestrian Accident Claims
  • Public Transport

If you are unfortunately involved in an accident, ensure the following:

  • Exchange contact details with the other party at the scene. If they do not have their insurance details to hand, then ensure you take a note of the vehicle’s registration and model along with the drivers name.
  • If safe to do so, then take photographs of the vehicles before they are moved.
  • Take photographs of the damage sustained to both cars before any repairs are completed.
  • If there were any witnesses to the accident take their name and contact details.

Police can be called but unless a serious injury has occurred police do not often attend the scene leaving it up to the insurers and legal teams to resolve, obtaining the above information is therefore crucial.

If you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident, you can claim compensation for your pain and suffering (general damages) but you can also claim for any additional expenses you have incurred such as a loss of earnings, physiotherapy costs, child seat replacements or any other out of pocket expenses (special damages). Our team will ensure you will receive the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Compensation for road traffic accidents can vary dramatically and is valued on the facts of the specific circumstances so we cannot estimate a definitive amount of compensation that you could receive. The amount of compensation you receive will include the nature and severity of your injuries, and any costs or losses you’ve experienced as a result.

When you are involved in a road traffic accident, you can claim compensation for a range of circumstances:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Current and future loss of earnings
  • Medical and travel expenses
  • Care and support needs
  • Mobility aids
  • Modifications to your home
  • Vehicle damage or personal items

The amount of compensation you can receive after a road traffic accident varies depending on the severity of your injuries and any other costs or losses you incur as a result. Our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors will arrange an independent medical expert to assess your injuries and ensure a full assessment of all losses is undertaken.

Contact our solicitors as soon as possible. Insurance companies may try to settle directly, potentially offering less than you deserve. Call us on 028 9023 8007 for a free initial consultation. After accepting your claim, we’ll gather accident details to identify who’s responsible, determine your rehabilitation needs, and secure early compensation payments if possible. Most cases settle without court involvement, but we will support you if court proceedings are necessary.

The duration depends on your injuries’ severity and the case’s complexity. Simple cases may settle in a few months, while complex cases can take longer. Our priority is to quickly establish the facts and secure maximum compensation.

Typically, you have three years to claim from the date of the accident occurring. Seeking legal advice promptly helps prepare your claim and apply for any interim payments you may be entitled to. Some exceptions apply, such as for children or those without the mental capacity to make a claim themselves.

Every driver on the road at any given time has a duty of care to other road users, whether they be another driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian. The standard of care required from all drivers is ‘the care and skill of an ordinary driver’.

The law is unforgiving in this area, and makes no exception for the learner or inexperienced driver. If a driver has failed to attain to this standard of care, then they may be liable for a breach of this duty, and thus guilty of negligence. This would mean that they could be held responsible for the Road Traffic Accident, and you may be entitled to seek damages.

Usually, you can claim compensation if you were involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault. However, you may also be able to claim if the accident was partially your fault. We’ll talk to you about what happened and give you an honest view on your chances of receiving compensation.

Whether you were a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or simply a bystander, our experienced and passionate teams are here to provide the legal support you need. We have handled thousands of road traffic accident claims, so whatever the nature of your accident, we have the expertise and experience to help you.

Apart from the driver of the vehicle, there are other categories of victims who can make a road accident claim, including:

  • Passengers
  • Pedestrians
  • Motorcyclists
  • Cyclists
  • People on buses and other public transport
  • Bereaved families

Claimants will need to be over the age of 18 to bring a claim in their own right. If you’re bringing a claim for anyone under the age of 18, you’ll need to be appointed as a litigation friend, who is a person who acts on behalf of the child in this situation, usually a parent or legal guardian.

An injured person may also not be capable of making a claim if they have lost mental capacity (usually caused by a brain injury), whether it was caused by the injury or not. They will need a litigation friend to bring the claim on their behalf.

If you’ve been injured in a Road Traffic Accident you should seek medical assistance as soon as possible. Even if you only appear to have minor injuries, your injuries could be more serious than you think. Madden & Finucane Solicitors will arrange for an independent medical expert to assess the extent of your injuries. This will help us to determine the extent and impact of your injuries, which is an essential part of working out how much compensation you are owed.

When investigating your compensation claim, we’ll always try and establish who was responsible for your accident and work hard to get an admission of liability from them. Most road accident cases will settle by way of a negotiation or compromise. However, if the person responsible will not admit fault, or the value of your claim cannot be agreed, then court proceedings may be necessary. If this happens, we will be there to support you every step of the way.

Many insurance companies have preferred solicitors that they work with, but they can’t insist that you use the lawyers they recommend. Before you decide, you should consider all your options, so give us a call on 028 9023 8007 for a free consultation with no obligation to make a claim.

If you are injured by a driver who leaves the scene without sharing their insurance details, or who does not have insurance, we can still help you make a Road Accident Claim. A claim can be made to the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) and we can make the application for you. There are tight time limits to make an application so get in touch with our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors as soon as possible.

If you were injured as a passenger, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries even if the driver of your vehicle was responsible. If you knew that the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol and still got in the car, this may mean the amount of compensation you receive is reduced.

You’re required to wear a seat belt by law, but you’re not necessarily barred from claiming compensation if you weren’t wearing one when you were injured. However, it’s highly likely that the amount of compensation you receive will be reduced if you weren’t wearing a seatbelt.

When it comes to road traffic accident claims, having a trusted and experienced personal injury solicitor by your side is crucial. We also know how traumatic an accident can be and our friendly and empathetic staff are here to guide you through every step.

Our Road Accident Claims team is entirely independent of insurers, ensuring we always act in your best interests. We provide expert legal advice to help you claim the compensation you deserve. Whether you’ve suffered a whiplash injury, or want to claim for a car, cycling, or motorcycle accident, our legal specialists are here to assist.

Our solicitors have consistently received high rankings from reputable legal directories, such as Chambers, the clients’ guide to the legal profession. Amongst the best and most experienced personal injury lawyers in the field, our team handles thousands of successful claims each year.

We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, accredited by both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and The Law Society’s Lexcel standard. In addition, we work closely with medical experts to assess your injuries and determine the future care and rehabilitation you may require.

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Have you been involved in a Road Traffic Accident?

To pursue a road traffic accident compensation claim, you can arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident at our Belfast city centre offices or at your home if needed. If you’re unsure whether you can make a claim, contact us on 028 9023 8007 for a free initial consultation with one of our team.

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