Top Tips When Making a Claim for Compensation

It is important to obtain and keep as much information as possible, including the following:

Accident

• Names and addresses of everyone involved, including witnesses.
• Insurance details for everyone involved, particularly in Road Traffic Accidents.
• For Road Traffic Accidents, the registration numbers of all vehicles.
• A sketch plan and photographs can be invaluable.
• Details of any police officers who attended, and the police reference number.
• The precise location of the accident.
• A written description of how and why the accident occurred.

Injuries

• Names and addresses of everywhere you receive treatment.
• Details of your injuries.
• Keep a record of your symptoms and how they affect you.
• Keep a record of assistance given to you, by family or friends.

Losses

• Keep all receipts for losses and expenses, as well as a general record.
• Receipts for medication, treatment, travel etc.
• A record of mileage, such as going to medical appointments.
• If you lose earnings, wage slips from at least three months before the accident.
• Receipts for any insurance excesses, damaged clothing, personal possessions etc.

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