Medical Negligence & Personal Injury

Road Traffic Accident Claims

Our Approach

Our team led by James Bell has a proven track record in acting for people who have suffered serious injuries in road traffic accidents including brain and spinal cord injuries.

Life can be changed dramatically for people in an instant with these types of accidents. We understand the trauma involved and the need to get the best care and rehabilitation in place to help injured people and their families to move forwards.

Investigation of this type of claim often involves working with the police, accident reconstruction specialists and medical experts to understand how the accident occurred and the effects on the injured person.

We are able to deal robustly with issues that may arise regarding motor insurance (including uninsured drivers) and allegations that the injured person contributed to their own injury. This is referred to as ‘contributory negligence’ and, for example, may include not wearing a seatbelt. We take a highly proactive approach to all of our cases as well as ensuring we provide clients with both a high level of support and clear, understandable advice.

We will seek an ‘interim ‘payment from the relevant insurer as soon as we can to help with treatment, equipment and rehabilitation costs. You can find out more about getting early payments for accident victims by reading James’ article, previously published in the Neuro-Rehab Times.

A strong team ethic shines through at Kingsley Napley and there is ready support from across the whole team, whose assistance is always quick, accurate and reassuring.

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The team are especially good at being empathetic towards their clients and taking the time to engage with their wider personal context.

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Our Expertise

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We look to access the best possible technologies and equipment for our clients through their claim.

RTA compensation may include sums for care, aids and equipment and treatment along with sums to adapt or purchase suitable accommodation and sums to recompense for financial losses such as lost earnings.

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Every case is investigated by our specialist lawyers, led by a partner. This typically involves working with leading experts to understand the injury involved. We consider how it was caused and its impact on the injured person’s life.

Panel solicitors appointed under legal expenses cover with motor insurance policies are not necessarily specialists in serious RTA injury claims and if you have concerns about the legal advice or service you are receiving then we may be able to take over conduct of your claim.

We will also provide specialist advice as to how best to structure any award of damages – whether in addition to a lump sum, a periodical payment award (PPO) should be considered to provide an annual amount for life.

We have a long established Court of Protection Team which can assist with advice, including how to protect an award of damages, and any matters requiring Court of Protection input, such as the need for a Deputy, where a claimant cannot manage their own affairs.

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You can only make an LPA while you have mental capacity so it is a good idea to think about it early, even if you are young and healthy. The chances are that you won’t need it for a long time and maybe not at all. However, if something unexpected happens, for example if you are in an accident, then having an LPA in place will be one less thing for your loved ones to worry about.

If you make an LPA now and change your mind about who your attorneys should be, then you can always make a new one later.

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Road Traffic Accident Claims

Our team led by James Bell has a proven track record in acting for people who have suffered serious injuries in road traffic accidents including brain and spinal cord injuries.

How we can help

Road Traffic Accident Compensation

Expert road traffic accident lawyers

Our Medical Negligence & Personal Injury team

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Private Wealth Group breakfast seminar: Getting Down to Business: Examining the Business and Financial Dimensions of Divorce

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If children are banned from accessing ‘social media’, which platforms will they be banned from?

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