Most people realise that if they have an accident in a car they can make a road accident claim to cover the repair of their vehicle, any loss of income that they have suffered and other costs. However, many do not realise that other kinds of accidents fall into the category of a road traffic accident.
Here is a list –
Car accidents
Cycling accidents that take place on private or public roads
Riding accidents that take place on the road
On road motorcycle accidents
Accidents where a pedestrian is hit by a road vehicle
Accidents in a tractor or other farm machinery that is road legal
Public transport accidents that take place on the road
Simply put, any accident that happens on a road can be claimed for. If you are in any doubt, it never does any harm to contact a firm of solicitors who specialise in these kinds of claims and ask the question. Doing so will cost you nothing but a few minutes of your time.
What can be claimed for?
Another thing people do not really understand is just how many different things can be claimed for.
Here is a list –
Compensation for any personal injury no matter how serious
Repair costs of any kind of vehicle including a bicycle
The cost of hiring an alternative vehicle while repairs are carried out
The cost of buying a replacement vehicle
Compensation for lost earnings
The cost of medical treatments including rehabilitation costs
The replacement or repair costs of personal items
Cost of alternative transport such as public transport
In fact, any additional expense you have had because of an accident can be part of a road accident claim. These days, with the help of a specialist lawyer, making a claim is very easy.