Road Traffic Collisions

Official supporters of Brake

When you are involved in a road traffic collision, it can be difficult to think what to do next. At AmicusLaw, we have the necessary expertise to help you navigate the complexities and ensure you, or your family member, are compensated appropriately.

PROUD SUPPORTERS OF BRaKe | THE ROAD SAFETY CHARITY

AmicusLaw are official supporters of Brake, the Road Safety Charity.

Our experienced Personal Injury department recognise that the support required by victims of road traffic collisions, and the families of those victims, is multi-faceted. By becoming official supporters of Brake, we are committing to help fundraise for the vital services Brake provide to road traffic collision victims and their families, alongside our commitment to support our clients when navigating the complex world of Personal Injury.

Brake offer much needed support to victims of catastrophic and fatal road traffic collisions. Alongside this, they campaign for safer roads, raise awareness of road traffic collisions and their causes and hold their annual Road Safety Week, amongst many other campaigns and services.

We are proud to be official supporters and to help raise vital funds for Brake, and look forward to the year ahead of supporting and fundraising for Brake.

If you require any assistance in relation to a road traffic collisions, please contact Erin Darling-Finan today.

Through the work of our National Road Victim Service, we see first-hand, every day, the carnage on our roads and the devastating effect of road crashes on families. It’s the support of organisations like AmicusLaw that make it possible for us to campaign for change. We’d like to thank them for supporting us and joining us as a Brake Supporter.

Laura Challis, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Brake

If you find yourself in a road traffic collision,
it is important that you take the following steps:-

by Erin Darling-Finan

Erin Darling-Finan

Personal Injury Legal Executive

1. Contact the emergency services if you, or someone else, is injured. It may be best to ask for the ambulance service in the first instance, although you may also require help from the police and fire department.

2. If you are able to, speak to the other driver. Ask them for their contact details and their insurance details. If either of you cannot provide insurance details, the incident must be reported to the police within 24 hours and insurance information provided, in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1988.

3. If there are any witnesses to the collision, make sure you take their names and contact details. They could make a big difference if there is an argument regarding whose fault the collision was later on.

4. If you can, take photographs of any damage to the vehicles.

5. At your earliest opportunity, notify your insurer. If you do not notify them, there is a risk that you will not be covered for the collision.

6. If you, or someone else, is injured, contact a specialist Personal Injury lawyer. They will be able to discuss the incident with you and help you recover compensation for your injuries if the collision was someone else’s fault. Here at AmicusLaw, we will talk you through the legalities step by step and make the process clear and easy to understand.

If you are looking for a friendly and supportive team, to provide helpful legal advice free of jargon, contact us today. We’re on your side.