Personal injuries are the main thing which those involved in car accidents claim compensation for. However, damages do not begin and end with your person. Suffering a road traffic accident can have serious, long-lasting consequences. Claiming compensation protects your interests long term while actively trying to warn other road users about the dangers you experienced.
Compensation Claims for Personal Injuries
The most predominant cases for road traffic accidents deal with personal injuries. According to Department of Infrastructure statistics, around 880 people were seriously injured in a road traffic accident in 2023 – a 3% increase on the year before. Compensation claims for these accidents deal primarily with personal injuries under tort law.
However, there are other areas of compensation which you might claim for, should the worst happen.
Car Accidents: What You Can Claim if Not At Fault
If you are injured in a car accident, or if your property is damaged, then you might be able to claim compensation for your losses. As well as personal injuries, you could claim for the following.
Vehicle Damage
Lacey Solicitors has a network of qualified motor assessors across all of Northern Ireland who can arrange to inspect your vehicle and determine the cost of repairs. If your vehicle is assessed and is beyond economical repair, the motor assessor will provide us with the Pre-accident value of your vehicle to enable us to secure the value of your vehicle.
Cost of any Replacement vehicle or hire vehicle
Often after an accident, people will use an accident management company to hire a replacement vehicle on a credit basis to keep them mobile an avoid any inconvenience. Lacey Solicitors are experts in the area of Credit Hire Vehicles and work closely with insurers and Accident Management Companies across NI to recover any hire costs.
Further Costs After the Accident
Following a road traffic accident, a number of costs and bills can arise such as;
- Recovery fees for any roadside recovery
- Storage fees while your vehicle is off the road and being stored in a secure place of storage.
- Any temporary insurance charges.
- Replacement car seats or vehicle equipment
- Travel expenses while you have no vehicle
Lacey Solicitors are able to recovery any reasonable costs following a road traffic collision provided they are sufficiently proven by way of invoice or receipt. You can also claim compensation for social or recreational activities which your injuries prevent you from taking part in. For example, you may have booked a holiday which you are no longer fit to travel to, or a gig which you can no longer attend due to your injuries.
Medical Expenses
Medical expenses for your injuries don’t just include the costs of rehab or treatment costs. It also includes traveling to and from appointments, whether or not you can go to appointments alone or need a carer, and any mental health therapies you have taken as a result of the accident.
Loss of Earnings, Business, and Future Earnings
Loss of current earnings and future earnings are both items you may claim compensation for after a road accident.
Often businesses may suffer a loss of profit which can also be claimed.
Where to Find Legal Advice After a Car Accident
If you are looking for legal help and advice after a car accident in Northern Ireland, then Lacey Solicitors are available to assist. Our friendly team of legal experts can offer you accurate, up to date advice on your situation. Contact us online using our contacts form or call our Belfast office today on 028 9089 6540 to take advantage of our years of legal know-how.
