2006-06-06 22:20:58 · 12 answers · asked by melnellie2000 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You can only claim compensation if you were not responsible for the accident and somebody else was. Compensation must be claimed from a third party, it is not offered to you automatically. If injured, best to get advice from a solicitor, he/she will advise on how much compensation can be claimed for injuries suffered. Negotiations on actual amounts to be claimed,for such things as damage to property (car, clothing etc), loss of wages if unable to work and payments to cover any injuries sustained, will not normally start until your prognosis is known ie no good accepting any early settlement and then trying to claim more if your health deteriorates after payment made. Any payments made are normally "... in full and final settlement" of your claim, which means you cannot go back for more money if your health gets worse after settlement made to you.
If you are injured by an uninsured or hit and run driver, you can approach the Motor insurers Bureau (M.I.B.) an organisation set up by Insurance Companies to make payments to people injured in motor accidents by unknown or uninsured persons. They only make payments if you are injured, nothing for damage to any items of property, such as a car.
2006-06-07 00:28:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You will need to fill in a compensation claim form in order to claim some. You can get one from your own insurance company or the insurance company of the other person involved.
How long you will have to wait will depend on the size of your claim. I was in a minor accident some years ago and received a payment around 6 months later (around £800), however, a friend of mine was involved in a much more serious accident a few years ago and the case is still ongoing. He is expecting a substantially larger payout though.
2006-06-06 22:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by David B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing, do not settle with any insurance company and do not speak to anyone regarding your case.
second, seek Legal Counsil immediatly!
If you had serious damages or even one that you do not think was serious you must seek a second opinion especially one recommended by your lawyer as you may have obtained serious damage to your body that will not show up til later in life and if you settle you have no recourse because you settled without seeking legal counsil.
2006-06-06 22:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by melissa m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your insurers to porsue with the other part insurers. You have to claim compensation or no one will offer it to you.
2006-06-07 00:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by maria p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who caused the car crash you or was it the other partys fault if its the other party make a claim
2006-06-09 11:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the insurance comany and who actually caused the accident, and what degree you were responsible for the accident. I hope you feel better soon
2006-06-08 03:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by ELEANORA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to claim first and it could take up to 3years before receiving any monies.
2006-06-06 22:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by gordy760 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should claim for it it might take a month or two for you to get it.
2006-06-06 22:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by boring_sad_life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to claim, not be offered!
2006-06-06 22:22:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only your solictor and insurance company can tell you that.
2006-06-10 06:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by lonely as a cloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋