Personal Injury

Road Traffic Accident Claims

Road traffic accidents can have catastrophic consequences. From physical injuries to enduring mental health issues, worries and ongoing distress, we know that an accident on the road can have long-lasting side effects.

That’s why our personal injury specialists are here to help you. If you’ve been unlucky enough to be involved in one of the hundreds of car accidents which happen every day, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your injuries and financial losses.

Our experienced and knowledgeable team deal with many different types of car injury claims, from broken legs to more serious injuries, which can be life-changing, including spinal injuries, amputation and brain injuries. Accidents can happen to all road users, drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. It can also lead to loss of income and an inability to lead a normal life, which is where the Hodge Jones & Allen team can help.

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Car Accident Injury Claims

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Why choose Hodge Jones & Allen?

At Hodge Jones & Allen, our personal injury solicitors have over 40 years of experience in helping those who have suffered an injury make a successful claim. Our lawyers will handle every case with care and sympathy, listening to how you have been impacted by your road accident and helping you get the compensation you deserve.

We believe in rehabilitation first. We know every case is different, so we ensure your individual needs are always met.

From there, our team will look to build a successful case that helps with your claim. We gather all the evidence we need to show that the accident was not your fault, as well as representing you in court or negotiations to ensure you get the outcome you deserve.

Our cases are funded through a conditional fee agreement which is more commonly known as No Win No Fee. This means that you won’t have to pay anything up front, and there is no financial risk to you if your claim is unsuccessful.

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How do I make a road traffic accident claim?

To make a claim, you need to first know the limitations attached. A car accident claim must be brought (submitted to the court) within three years of the date you suffered an injury or three years of you being aware that you have suffered an injury.

After any car accident where you have suffered an injury, your first port of call should be to get medical assistance for any aches and pains. This could assist with providing access to early rehabilitation and interim compensation payments to cover some immediate losses or expenses incurred.

After this, you should contact a specialist solicitor as soon as possible to start the road traffic accident claim process. Call our team of experienced solicitors who will provide you with a free no obligation consultation and advise you on the next steps you should take.

The team will assess your case based on the information provided. We may need to secure additional evidence including an independent medical report of your injuries.

Once we have this, we will process your claim and support you with getting access to other support services, should they be needed.

"THANK YOU FOR YOUR EXPERTISE AND GREAT EFFORT ON OUR BEHALF...I AM TRULY GRATEFUL TO YOU."

How much compensation will I get?

Every injury and every road traffic accident claim is unique, so the amount of compensation you may get will be personal to you based on the circumstances of your injuries. Personal injury compensation comes in two forms:

General damages – Compensation paid in relation to the actual injuries you have suffered and the impact these have had on you and your family.
Special damages – Compensation paid for financial losses you have incurred, including medical bills, loss of income and rehabilitation.

As your case develops, speak to your solicitor to find out how much compensation you may be able to get in your case.

To see how much compensation you can claim, please try our personal injury compensation calculator.

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Meet The Team

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Leticia Williams

Partner

Anne Sanders

Partner

Daniel Denton

Partner

Ken Brough

Partner

Louise Jukes

Partner

Patrick Allen

Senior Partner

Riffat Yaqub

Partner

Afiya Begum

Solicitor

Andrew James

Senior Associate

Araba Quartey

Senior Paralegal

Arifah Tahir

Solicitor

Ashleigh Pearson

Paralegal

Cigdem Hasirci

Paralegal

Denise Doherty

Chartered Legal Executive

Emma Hall

Senior Associate

Jack Foran

Paralegal

Karen Mann

Senior Associate

Mandhir Seera

Trainee

Melinda Katsiaounis

Paralegal

Sarah Townsend

Associate

Usheena Patel

Associate

Road Traffic Accident

Client hit on the leg by a reversing car. She had an operation on her knee and a plate was put in. She will not be able to walk for 3 months.

nature of injury

broken knee

damages awarded

£105,000

Road Traffic Accident

Our client was a pedestrian standing on the pavement when a car mounted the pavement and collided with him. As a result, our client had four broken toes, a crushing injury to his heel and his instep and had to undergo a number of skin graft operations. He continues to suffer from his injuries and requires assistance with many crucial aspects of living.

nature of injury

client suffered a degloving injury to his left foot

damages awarded

£96,000

Road Traffic Accident

Our client was waiting on the pavement at a bus stop. He had his back to the oncoming traffic when a car mounted the kerb and hit him, knocking him over. He sustained soft tissue injuries to his neck, left shoulder and arm.

nature of injury

soft tissue injuries to neck, left shoulder and arm

damages awarded

£20,000

Brain Injury

Our client was out jogging with his headphones on along his usual route. He was crossing a side road when a bus turned into that road and into collision with him. Liability was denied in full on the basis the driver alleged that our client suddenly appeared before him giving him no opportunity to avoid the collision. Our client suffered a moderately-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) evidenced by a right occipital skull fracture with bilateral subarachnoid haemorrhage and subdural haematoma, a brief period of immediate loss of consciousness, initially reduced GCS and a period of post-traumatic amnesia lasting up to 24 hours. Multiple rib fractures. A comminuted fracture of the olecranon (left elbow) and an injury to the left ring finger. He suffered a psychological injury.Read more

nature of injury

traumatic brain injury

damages awarded

£75,000

Road Traffic Accident

Our Client was cycling on a street. He waited at the traffic lights at a junction. Once the lights had turned green in his favour he set off cycling across the junction. As he was doing so, the Defendant failed to give way and attempted to turn right across his path. The Defendant collided with our Client. Our Client struck the Defendant's bonnet and then landed in the road. Our Client sustained soft tissue injuries with cuts and bruising to his right leg, back, hips and buttock. X-rays later confirmed that he had sustained small fractures to the right side of his pelvis. Social and leisure activities, including going out and shopping, were affected. He could not drive for about a week after his accident, as he had issues getting in and out of the car. His ability to carry out domestic activities such as cooking and cleaning were also affected. Liability was admitted for the accident.

nature of injury

soft tissue injuries and fractures

damages awarded

£8920.00

Road Traffic Accident

We represented a client who was involved in a road traffic accident. At the time of the accident the Client was driving his car when another driver failed to stop at a give way junction and caused a collision. My client suffered injuries which included soft tissue injuries to the chest, wall and back. An injury to the right arm, right ankle and forehead. His thoracic spine injury was a self-limiting soft tissue sprain injury and an exacerbation of moderate thoracic spondylosis. This completely healed 12 months after the accident. The Claim Notification Form was submitted on the MOJ Portal. Liability was admitted. Our client was in significant pain for several months after the accident, he required painkillers and experienced sleeping difficulties. He required help with domestic activities from his wife. He had several sessions of physiotherapy input including massage therapy. Independent medical evidence was obtained from a Consultant Trauma, Orthopaedic Surgeon & Spinal Surgeon. Thankfully our client made a good recovery in line with the prognosis.

nature of injury

soft tissue injuries to chest, wall and back

damages awarded

6,500.00

Road Traffic Accident

We represented a client who was standing on the pavement at the bus stop with his back to the oncoming traffic when the driver of the bus mounted the kerb and collided with our client causing him injuries. He sustained soft tissue injuries to his neck, left shoulder and left arm and PTSD for which Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was recommended. Our client was a minor at the time of the accident and his injuries restricted his sporting hobbies for up to 6 months. Liability was admitted for the accident and medical evidence was obtained from a Consultant Orthopaedic expert and a Consultant Psychologist. An MRI scan was recommended and arranged in order for the Consultant Orthopaedic expert to provide his final prognosis on our client’s injuries. Settlement was agreed. This was a global offer from the Defendant’s insurer. Our client turned 18 during the claims process therefore an infant approval hearing was not required.

nature of injury

soft tissue injuries to neck, shoulder and arm & PTSD

damages awarded

£20,000

Road Traffic Accident

Our client was cycling in a designated cycle lane. He noticed a traffic build up approaching a set of traffic lights. A passenger in a vehicle opened the passenger door into the cycle lane striking the cyclist with the car door and he fell off his bike and landed on a stone bench. As a result of the accident our client suffered a fractured elbow and suffered psychological symptoms. He was later diagnosed with PTSD.

nature of injury

fractured elbow and psychological symptoms

damages awarded

27,000.00

Road Traffic Accident

Motorcyclist hit by defendant driver when performing a u-turn. Our client sustained multiple spinal fractures and a traumatic head injury as well as injuries to the lower limbs. The client sustained an incomplete spinal cord fracture and the evidence of the expert was that they would deteriorate with age and need full-time care. The client was able to return to work but on reduced hours and the likelihood was that they would have to retire early. Client was left with constant fatigue, severe back pain and difficulty walking long distances distances. Client had ongoing depressive reaction to their injuries. Expert evidence was obtained from experts in spinal cord injuries, orthopaedics, neurology, neuropsychology, lower limb injuries, orthotics and transport. Causation of the fatigue and memory impairment was disputed by the Defendant, as was the bleak prognosis regarding neurological deterioration. The matter was listed for a 10 day trial in the High Court.

nature of injury

Spinal Fractures, Traumatic Head and Lower Limbs Injuries

damages awarded

1.7m

Road Traffic Accident

Our client was involved in a serious road traffic collision. He was a pedestrian. He suffered a serious fracture to the right knee which required an operation and was fixed with metalwork. Despite this operation and a period of rehabilitation, the client did not make a full physical recovery. In addition, he suffered psychologically as a result of this accident. At the time of the accident he was between work contracts and the accident meant that due to his injuries he was unable to return to work. Reports were obtained from orthopaedic surgeons and a psychiatrist. Rehabilitation was arranged which was aimed to assist his physical and psychological injuries. The matter proceeded through MIB untraced agreement as the driver left the scene. Based upon his pre-accident earnings and his inability to work in the future, the Claimant recovered past loss of earnings, care and assistance, treatment fees and future loss of earnings which included pensions loss.

nature of injury

serious road traffic collision, fractured to the right knee

damages awarded

£280,000

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