Can I claim if I was injured in a road accident in my city?

Yes. If another driver's negligence caused the accident, you can claim against their insurance. City-specific factors such as junction design, road maintenance, and local traffic patterns may be relevant. Specialist legal support is recommended for complex cases.

Can I claim for a workplace injury?

Yes, if your injury was caused by inadequate safety measures, defective equipment, insufficient training, or unsafe working practices. You can claim against your employer's liability insurance. Major local employers and industrial sites are subject to the same health and safety regulations nationwide.

Can I claim for a slip or fall in a public place?

Yes. Under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957, occupiers owe a duty of care to visitors. If the operator failed to take reasonable steps to keep the premises safe — such as cleaning spills, maintaining flooring, or providing warning signs — and you were injured, you can claim against their public liability insurance.

Can I claim if the accident was partly my fault?

Yes, potentially. Under contributory negligence principles, your compensation may be reduced proportionally to your degree of fault, but it is not automatically barred. A free case review can assess the specific circumstances of your accident.

What if the other driver was uninsured?

You can still claim through the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB), which compensates victims of uninsured or untraced drivers. The process differs slightly from a standard claim, but a specialist solicitor can handle this for you.

How long does a road traffic accident claim take?

Straightforward claims may settle within 6–12 months. More complex cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or ongoing medical treatment can take 18–36 months or longer. Your solicitor will keep you informed at every stage.

What evidence do I need?

Police reference numbers, photographs of the scene and vehicle damage, witness details, medical records, and any dashcam or CCTV footage. The more evidence you have, the stronger your position.

Will claiming affect my insurance?

If you were not at fault, claiming against the other party should not affect your no-claims bonus or premiums. Your insurer may record the incident, but the financial impact should fall on the at-fault party.

Is this legal advice?

No. Claim Builder provides general guidance only. For specific legal advice about your road traffic accident claim, we can connect you with a qualified solicitor through a free case review.

Can I claim if the accident was partly my fault?

Yes, potentially. Under contributory negligence principles, your compensation may be reduced proportionally to your degree of fault, but it is not automatically barred. A free case review can assess the specific circumstances of your accident.

What if the other driver was uninsured?

You can still claim through the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB), which compensates victims of uninsured or untraced drivers. The process differs slightly from a standard claim, but a specialist solicitor can handle this for you.

How long does a road traffic accident claim take?

Straightforward claims may settle within 6–12 months. More complex cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or ongoing medical treatment can take 18–36 months or longer. Your solicitor will keep you informed at every stage.

What evidence do I need?

Police reference numbers, photographs of the scene and vehicle damage, witness details, medical records, and any dashcam or CCTV footage. The more evidence you have, the stronger your position.

Will claiming affect my insurance?

If you were not at fault, claiming against the other party should not affect your no-claims bonus or premiums. Your insurer may record the incident, but the financial impact should fall on the at-fault party.

Is this legal advice?

No. Claim Builder provides general guidance only. For specific legal advice about your road traffic accident claim, we can connect you with a qualified solicitor through a free case review.

Road Traffic Accidents

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You should not bear the cost.

Injuries, vehicle damage, lost earnings, and disruption to your life — when another driver caused the accident, understanding your rights matters.

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Physical recovery comes first

Your health is the priority. Medical treatment and rehabilitation should never be delayed because of uncertainty about claiming.

The shock takes time to process

Many people underestimate the emotional impact of a collision. Anxiety about driving, flashbacks, and sleep disruption are common and valid.

Costs add up quickly

Vehicle repairs, hire cars, lost earnings, medical expenses, and travel costs can mount rapidly. A claim can recover these losses.

You have rights under UK law

The law entitles you to compensation for injuries and losses caused by another party. This is not about greed — it is about fairness.

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The collision was not your fault.You should not bear the cost.

What you are going through

Physical recovery comes first

The shock takes time to process

Costs add up quickly

You have rights under UK law

You do not have to figure this out alone

Two clear paths forward

Guidance & evidence support

Have a specialist handle it

Request a callback about your road traffic accident

Request a callback

Common questions

Can I claim if the accident was partly my fault?

What if the other driver was uninsured?

How long does a road traffic accident claim take?

What evidence do I need?

Will claiming affect my insurance?

Is this legal advice?

Speak with a specialist today

The collision was not your fault.
You should not bear the cost.