Wednesday 27 January 2016

Establishing Liability in the Event of a Road Traffic Accident Claim




In the majority of road traffic accident claims there is always someone at fault, therefore there is usually no doubt of being able to prove liability. In some accidents the liability is obvious and non-fault accident victims have little or no difficulty in proving liability. For example, if the car behind you crashed into you then according the Highway Regulations the driver will be found liable as everyone should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. However, some cases are difficult to judge in terms of liability which may necessitate legal assistance if the insurance companies have not yet settled the road traffic accident claim between themselves.
What do Insurers Recommend?
All insurers recommend that you should never admit responsibility for the accident without speaking to them first. Your silence in this regard helps them defend your case regardless of your liability. If your accept liability right away, the other driver will have a better chance of winning the RoadTraffic Accident Claim.
What is the Difference between “Fault Claim” and “Non-Fault Claim”:-
The difference between a fault claim and non-fault claim depends on whether your solicitor/insurer can recover the costs of damages from the third party. If the costs can be recovered then it will be considered a Non-Fault Claim and if the costs cannot be recovered then a “fault claim” will be made.

For more information you are more than welcome to, get in touch with the road traffic accident claim experts at  247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk

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  2. Yes, usually in "Fault claims", it is very easy to prove the liability. Most of the accident claims cases where one party is at fault and the other party is able to proof who's at fault, those cases are resolved outside the court.

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