14/08/2025
It’s National Road Victim Month in the UK in August, an annual campaign run by RoadPeace to raise awareness of road traffic accidents (RTAs) and campaign for higher standards of road safety.
Five people lose their lives and 80 people are seriously injured every day in crashes on Britain’s roads.
To mark this year’s National Road Victim Month, in this blog our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors look at RTA compensation claims and consider how a solicitor can help.
Solicitor for RTA Claims
Being involved in an RTA can be extremely traumatic and have a lasting effect on victims and their families.
It can be hard for people to think clearly, particularly in the immediate aftermath of an accident, and having a specialist RTA solicitor to guide you through what is required can be a huge help.
At Russell & Russell we see on a daily basis the devastating impact of RTAs and our specialist RTA solicitors have helped numerous people navigate successful compensation claims.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers help victims of RTAs and their families in the North West and across the wider UK in various ways.
Gather evidence.
Recording information about the accident, exchanging contact details with the other parties involved and making a note of any injuries you sustained is a vital step in pursuing a compensation claim.
Unfortunately, many victims of RTAs are left in considerable shock, meaning they can’t react quickly enough and meaning vital evidence might be lost.
Seeking legal advice from a specialist personal injury solicitor as soon as possible after an accident ensures you get the specialist advice you need.
A solicitor will ensure you know what information you need and can help gather evidence, such as police reports, witness statements and medical records.
Assess the claim.
A specialist RTA solicitor will have dealt with numerous RTA accident claims. They will assess your claim and advise on the best way to proceed.
At Russell & Russell, we offer a free, no-obligation assessment of your case, where we will advise you of your chances of success, even if you were hit by an uninsured driver or involved in a hit-and-run accident.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident and want to speak to a solicitor about compensation, get in touch with our personal injury lawyers today.
You can call us on 0800 731 7555 or make an online enquiry by clicking here.
Navigate the claims process.
Claiming compensation for a road traffic accident can be lengthy, time consuming and complicated. A solicitor will help you navigate the entire process, providing specialist advice and guidance throughout.
A personal injury solicitor will help collate evidence, communicate with insurers and negotiate a fair financial settlement. Although most personal injury claims are settled out of court, if an agreement cannot be reached a solicitor can represent you in court if necessary, preparing legal arguments and submitting evidence.
Secure compensation.
How much compensation victims of RTAs receive depends on a variety of factors, including the nature and severity of their injuries, any lost earnings and the level of any rehabilitation required.
A solicitor will consider all your general damages and special damages and add them to the value of your claim to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your RTA claim.
Victims of road traffic accidents are sometimes contacted directly by an insurance company about a settlement, however it is important to not accept any offer of compensation without seeking appropriate legal advice.
RTA Claims Solicitors North West
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation for any injury you may have suffered or damages to your property.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers will guide you through the entire process of your RTA compensation claim, providing support and guidance throughout.
Many personal injury claims have strict time limits and generally for RTA claims you can make a claim for compensation up to three years from the date of your injury.
For more information, or to speak to one of our personal injury solicitors in Bolton, Bury, Chester and other locations in the North West, call us today on 0800 731 7555 or click here to make an online enquiry.
Please note that this article is meant as general guidance and not intended as legal or professional advice. Updates to the law may have changed since this article was published.