Should I consult a lawyer after a road traffic accident?

After a road traffic accident, a lawyer can represent you or a family member and bring a claim for compensation on behalf of those injured in the accident, whether for financial loss or non-pecuniary harm. As the injured person’s representative, a lawyer can help in the following ways:

1. Assessing the circumstances. The lawyer will hear your account, assess what happened and its consequences, and advise you on your rights, including whether you can bring a claim for compensation.

2. Representation before the insurer. The lawyer can represent the injured person in dealings with the at-fault party’s insurer, submit a claim and negotiate fair compensation for the harm suffered.

3. Preparing and filing a road traffic accident claim. The lawyer can help prepare the documents and materials needed to bring a claim for compensation and present the case to the court.

4. Court representation. If litigation becomes necessary, the lawyer can represent you or your family member in court and work towards a fair decision on compensation.

A lawyer handling road traffic accidents should have the relevant expertise to provide the legal assistance needed and protect the injured person’s interests after an accident.

This article is not a legal opinion or legal advice concerning a particular situation or person. For assistance with motor third-party liability or comprehensive motor insurance, or any matter involving an insurer or a road traffic accident, consult a lawyer practising in insurance and tort law.