If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, it is worth being aware that there has recently been a huge rise in the number of traffic accident claims. The reasons for this are numerous, from the rise in litigation in general and the ability for everyone to find good quality representation to the fact that many criminals have been making fraudulent claims to try to cheat the system.
There are fears that we now have a compensation culture and that people now claim when they do not need to or even set up accidents to allow them to claim money for nothing. However, due to the rise in claims for road traffic accidents, there is to be a crackdown on whiplash claims. This carries both good news and bad news for those involved in road traffic accidents.
Firstly, the crackdown will lead to a reduction in the cost of motor insurance, a benefit for all since the recent rise in claims has lead to a vast increase in the cost of insurance. Secondly, those with successful claims may actually end up receiving more money than when claims were being paid left right and centre.
However, it is also wise to bear in mind that such traffic accident claims may be harder to make. As such, it is important that you speak to a quality solicitor at length beforehand to make sure that you have a case and that you are not going to be wasting your time looking for compensation.
It is also important to gather as much evidence as early as possible. Any doctor’s notes or any witness reports will be more important than ever and will all help your solicitor to get the best possible result for you if you were involved in an accident that truly wasn’t your fault.
