There is a substantial risk that you or a member of your family could be involved in a road traffic accident at some point in your lifetime. This is the most common cause of personal injury representing more claims than all of the other categories put together and we recognise that it is important that these claims are dealt with efficiently. Our road traffic accident solicitors are dedicated to dealing exclusively with motor accident claims including representing motor vehicle drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and motor cyclists.
Our road traffic accident team refer to specialist panels of consultants for medical support and to quantum and value analysis experts to put onto paper the intricacies of the financial aspects of any claim. We are also able to call upon many other disciplines for advice and assistance including accident reconstruction technicians in order for us to ensure that we have the best possible chance of proving your claim and of receiving damages. With the help of our experts we will maximise the potential value of your claim.
Perhaps the most common personal injury sustained as a result of a road traffic accident involves whiplash injury. This is a hyperextension or stretching injury to the neck, often, though not exclusively caused as a result of being carried in a vehicle which is struck from behind by another motor vehicle in a collision. It is quite possible to suffer this injury from a side or frontal impact and indeed it can be caused in several other ways including as a result of a fall or as a result of an impact in a contact sport.
The mechanics of whiplash injury in a road traffic accident are thought to be as follows: The victim may be first pushed or accelerated forward by the initial rear impact collision. This pushes the body forward, but the head remains behind momentarily, rocking up and backwards as a result of which some muscles and ligaments may be stretched or torn. These muscles, in a subsequent reflex action, contract and at this point there may be overcompensation when the head is traveling in a forward direction in any event as the vehicle decelerates. This may rock the head violently forward, again stretching and tearing more muscles and ligaments.
Umbrella Claims is a specialist organisation that deals exclusively with personal injury claims on a No Win No Fee basis. Win or lose there is no charge*. This means that you never have to pay anything to us. All compensation received of whatever nature is paid to you in full without any deduction whatsoever - absolutely guaranteed. We will minimalise any inconvenience to you and we offer free advice without obligation from some of the best lawyers in the business. We ensure that our client’s interests are a priority and our lawyers deal with claims in a friendly, efficient and competent manner to ensure that you get the compensation that you deserve in the shortest time scale possible.