When you have sustained an injury it is crucial to keep records and collect as much as evidence as possible.

If you are involved in a car accident you should inform the police and make sure that your accident is recorded by them. If you do not have any discomfort at the time of the accident (pain after whiplash injuries often sets in with a delay) the police will usually not attend the accident scene but you should still register your accident with them.

Try to see you GP as early as possible. If possible keep a diary and write down how your pain and symptoms are changing over time. Also keep all bills and receipts that relate to travel and treatment you had to pay for and that was necessary for your condition.

It is a good idea to contact us early on as we can not only help with your compensation claim but also arrange for you to have treatment by a physiotherapist or chiropracter much earlier than if you had to wait under the NHS. You will be able to reclaim the cost of private treatment and travel expenses from the party at fault. Early intervention and rehabilitation have been shown to help people to get back into work and recover quicker and with less long-term sequelae. Your GP may not know that much about rehabilitation but our medical experts will be able to give advice on this and point you in the right direction.

Many people involved in accidents also develop psychological symptoms and distress and this is often not adequately treated by the NHS. Counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy are useful therapies and our medical experts will be able to give advice on this. The cost for such treatment can be reclaimed from the party at fault. Any psychological symptoms or stress you may have suffered from your accident are considered when your solicitor is making a claim on your behalf.

When you feel your symptoms are getting much better do not be persuaded to postpone or drop your claim. You will still be entitled for damages relating to the time you were suffering. So if you are reading this and you had an accident within the last 3 years and recovered from it you could still be entitled to compensation.

When you contact us we will deal with your claim in a friendly and sympathetic way. You can either fill in the online form or ring us on our freephone number.