You will need evidence to support both the circumstances of the collision and of any associated injuries. After an accident, you should always visit a doctor to check your health, treat injuries and take notes of your condition – this will become important as evidence during your claim.

If you are in a fit state to take photos and gain witness statements at the scene of the accident, this can also be valuable evidence in establishing that the other party was at fault. Always remember to notify the police of a road traffic accident, too, as this is a legal requirement where an injury accident occurs on a road.

As you go along, it is best to gather as much proof as possible including doctors’ notes, proof of absence from work, witness details and any other evidence of associated expenditure that you feel you should be compensated for.

It is also important that you speak to a solicitor directly as soon as possible after the accident.  Informing your insurer almost always results in the loss or reduction of your no-claims bonus, even in the case of a non-fault accident.