Road Traffic Accidents

If you have ever been unfortunate enough to be involved in a road traffic accident, our expert solicitors can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Whether you were a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian, if you were injured through no fault of your own, you have the right to claim compensation.

Road traffic accidents can have a big impact on your life. It can cause not just pain and suffering from physical injury but also long-term psychological suffering. Those involved may never fully recover and may even suffer long-term medical problems.

Step 1

Get in touch using our contact forms or any details provided throughout the site.

Step 2

We arrange a free consultation with you to discuss the case

Step 3

If accepted we will action your case on a no win no fee basis.

That is why we here at HNK Solicitors ensure you get the best quality rehabilitation and treatment and work tirelessly to offer round the clock care and support to help you adapt and look to the future. We put client care at the forefront of our cases to ensure you are not left out of pocket, so you can focus on recovery and look to the future.

Our team is here to help and support you every step of the way and ensure you have the money you need to pay for treatment, bills, loss of earnings and any future expenses incurred because of your accident. We even offer a no-win, no-fee service, so it won’t cost you a penny to start your claim.

Road Traffic Accident Statistics

The Department for Transport statistics confirmed there were 160,378 reported casualties from road traffic accidents in 2018. This figure must be taken with caution however as that is reported injuries to the police only. Many people suffer injuries and do not report these to the police, so the actual number of injuries sustained in road traffic accident is known to be significantly higher.

There were 25,484 seriously injured people as a result of road traffic accidents in the same year which is astounding given car safety is supposedly on the up. In addition, 1,782 people were in fatal accidents in 2018.

Injuries from road traffic accidents can be devastating and life changing therefore it is vital you appoint an experienced solicitor to represent you in obtaining compensation for your injuries, rehabilitation, possible future care needs or if you are claiming compensation following a fatal accident involving a family member.

Making a claim

Usually, you have three years from the date of the accident to put forward your claim, but this can vary in some cases. If a family member under the age of 18 has suffered injury or trauma as a result of a road traffic accident, you can claim on their behalf.

Contact HNK today to start your claim and we will provide you with a dedicated case handler who will get to know you and ensure you receive the best possible immediate treatment and care, whilst offering expert advice.

HNK are experts in handling:

Car accident claims for drivers and passengers
Cycling accident claims
Motorcycle accident claims
Pedestrian accident claims
Public transport claims
Whiplash injury claims
Uninsured/untraced driver accidents
Fatal accident claims
Serious injury claims
Amputations

Case Study

Pedestrian crossing with orange car speeding past

HNK successfully obtains £28,000 for pedestrian involved in a Road Traffic Accident

According to the Department of Transport, there were a reported 1,784 road deaths in 2018 and a further 25,511 serious injuries from road traffic accidents reported to the police in the same year. Altogether there was a total of 160,597 casualties of all severities in reported road traffic accidents. This does not include cases that weren’t reported to the police. Those that have been in a road traffic accident and suffered injury through no fault...

How we can help

We have a dedicated team of road traffic accident solicitors with years of experience and expertise in handling road traffic accident claims and supporting the victims of them. HNK tailor our services to each case, ensuring each person gets the specialist support and advice they need.

We have helped clients from all over England and Wales claim thousands in compensation for road traffic accidents. Our main aim is ensuring you get the support you need to recover from your injuries and fighting to get the compensation and justice you deserve.

Free Consultation

We provide a free no-obligation discussion about your case and offer help and advice on how best to proceed.

No-win-no-fee

We provide a free no-obligation discussion about your case and offer help and advice on how best to proceed.

Client Communication

We return all telephone calls the same day if received before noon, reply to all emails and provide face to face appointments within 24 hours, reply to any letters in 48 hours and provide written updates on your case every 28 days.

FAQ

Who are the Motor Insurers Bureau and what do they do?

The Motor Insurers Bureau (“MIB”) is a private governed body set up to compensate victims involved in road traffic collisions with an uninsured and/or untraced driver.

The MIB shall conduct a variety of investigations to ensure that they are satisfied that an incident has occurred as described before making a decision as to whether they shall compensate the victim. This can include a witness statement from the victims involved, obtaining the Police report, liaising with the victim’s insurance company and obtaining medical records/evidence.
Unfortunately, the MIB is not bound by timescales, however, as a rule of thumb, they tend to work on matters a minimum of every 28 days.

What is fee remission and does it affect my agreement?

Fee remission is an application made to the Court at the time of commencing legal proceedings. The application is to establish whether you meet the criteria to have your legal proceedings fees waived and/or reduced.

It is important to establish whether you qualify for fee remission as should you fail to apply for the same and your case subsequently settles then the Defendant shall not reimburse any sums paid in respect of legal proceedings.

Should you not qualify for fee remission and we believe prospects to commence legal proceedings are reasonable, we shall meet the cost of the legal proceeding’s fees on your behalf under the agreement you have in place with us. The fees will thereafter be recovered from the Defendant upon conclusion of your case.

In the unfortunate event that legal proceedings are issued and you are unsuccessful due to no fault of your own and have followed our advice, the fees paid by us shall be waived.

Making an application for fee remission will not impact upon the agreement you already have in place with our firm.

What does causation mean?

Causation is frequently raised in accidents involving an injury and can be raised for several reasons, regardless of whether or not a breach of duty/liability has been admitted.

One of the main reasons is whether the accident was sufficient enough to cause you an injury. Should the Defendant take the view that it was not then they will raise causation as an issue. In instances like this, we shall endeavour to obtain evidence to prove that, on the balance of probability, an injury was sustainable from the incident, this can include obtaining medical records, vehicle repair documents, and accident locus images.

One of the other reason’s causation may be raised is late presentation. Even though any party involved in an accident has a period of 3 years from the date, or 18th birthday if a minor at the time, to present their case the Defendant may raise the delay as an issue, questioning whether the incident was, in fact, the cause of any alleged pain.

To avoid a late presentation argument, we would advise anyone injured in a road traffic accident to contact HNK immediately to begin their case.

Commencing contested legal proceedings, does this mean I have to go to trial?

Despite commencing legal proceedings, it does not automatically mean you will need to attend a Court hearing.
Whilst it cannot be guaranteed that you will not need to attend a Court hearing, a Defendant at any time during the proceedings process can enter into settlement negotiations. As a firm, this is a conclusion we always pursue to avoid our clients having to attend a Court hearing.

In the unfortunate event that settlement negotiations cannot be achieved then we shall ensure that you are fully prepared to attend a Court hearing and shall instruct a Barrister to represent you on the day. Our preparation includes a conference with the said Barrister prior to the hearing to discuss matters in detail, receiving the necessary papers which shall be presented to the Court to read through and finally telephone conversations on the days leading to a Court hearing to answer any questions you may have.

Infant approval hearings – why are these necessary and why can’t the child have the money now?

An infant approval hearing is necessary in any case involving a minor and provides assurance from a Judge that the settlement award is reasonable for the injury sustained.

Following the hearing the settlement sum, less any deductions shall be invested until such time the minor turns 18 years of age upon which they shall receive the sum invested plus interest. By doing this, it is guaranteed that the compensation award benefits the minor only.

The hearing itself is relatively informal, lasting no more than 15 – 20 minutes, and shall be in your local Court. You will have a legal representative of our firm at this hearing and it will be questioned whether the minor has made a full recovery and if so, when. You will also be required to produce the minor’s original Birth Certificate to prove identity and enable a Court Funds account to be set up.

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Higgs Newton Kenyon Solicitors

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12:25 08 Sep 23

Have sought the help of Higgs Newton Kenyon Solicitors on a number of cases now, and they've been nothing but attentive and helpful at getting me the best outcome. Would highly recommend

Scott LP

15:09 26 Aug 23

They are lawyers, so $$$ is their only agenda and, thus, when we refused the offer of compensation in favour of a public apology, they ended up defending the perpetrators out of spite. Unethical is an understatement.

Courtney Lviz

10:32 22 Aug 23

I am extremely satisfied with the exceptional service provided by Higgs Newton Kenyon solicitors. Their dedicated work and professionalism in handling my case led to a successful settlement that brought great relief. The team's commitment to excellence is truly impressive, and I appreciate their efforts. I highly recommend their services and am grateful for their support. Thank you, HNK solicitors!- Courtney LV

Anthony Smith

01:43 26 Jul 23

I must have drawn the short straw if all these positive reviews are authentic.My own case was handled mainly by para legals. Who displayed very little skill, or real knowledge of the law, and definitely lacked any kind of commitment. I received only one phone call in the three years it took them to 'resolve ' my case.The treatment I received from this firm was barely adequate. If you are thinking of using HNK my advice is find someone else. Unless you don't mind wasting three years of your life for very little in the way of compensation.

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Kelsea Naismith

21:21 03 Jul 23

My solicitors name was Micheal Wharton, he done an amazing job in helping me with my case. He treated me with empathy, respect, and compassion. He is very understanding and kept me up to date with any updates/changes every step of the way. His communication skills are amazing, and he made me feel at ease when talking about my case and reassured me when I was worried.I would highly recommend Micheal Wharton as your solicitor he is very good at what he does and is very professional at all times whilst providing excellent support and advice.I can't thank Micheal enough for everything he has done for me.

Steph McGowan

13:24 26 Jun 23

Can’t thank Michael enough for doing what he has done for me, he kept updating me on what was happening with the case and I’m very happy with the outcome

Ellen Brown

08:39 31 May 23

Positive service. Treated me with kindness and respect. Didn't make me uncomfortable whilst doing their enquiries.Kept me in the loop at all times and helped me come to a decision that best suited me.Thank you to Michael Wharton for making the effort to help me :)

Al Tommo

20:09 19 May 23

Very good service, couldn’t be happier with how they handled my claim and we also got justice and compensated rightly! 5 stars 10/10 does what it says on the tin thank you to the team at Hicks Newton Kenyon

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06:45 13 May 23

I was arrested under suspicion of several offences (was not charged with any). This was very Concerning since I was a top law student at the time, gaining a mid 1st for my criminal law work and Human Rights work - The solicitor at this firm involved in my case against the Police clearly knew nothing about criminal law, evidence or HR’s. As none of it happened, I was merely acting within my human rights, hence why the CPS ordered the Police to drop the whole case against me, which they did and with NFA.The solicitor at this firm dealing with my matters should not be a solicitor, as she does not know the law! She was also extremely rude, would not allow me to speak (kept interrupting and talking over me ) was entitled and patronising!I think they updated me just twice in a year!! I will be reporting this firm to the SRA, who are their regulatory body. Absolutely disgusted and a disgrace to the profession.Yes, I was a real client of theirs and this is a bona fida review - I am not at any liberty to give my name, if I don’t wish to.

brian morhan

17:01 26 Apr 23

Absolutely brilliant. They kept me in the loop throughout the process. I am very happy with the result. Very professional team. I would 100 percent recommend them. Thank you Michael.

Gary Jones

18:13 16 Mar 23

A rare combination of a very professional company coupled with excellent staff who are equally caring and understanding in their appraoch, brilliant.Highly recommended.

Dan Malcom

17:27 09 Mar 23

who is michelle mcmahonwhy is hnk solicitors Instagram account full of fake followers bot accounts and purchase to follow accountswhy does hnk solicitors most predominantly deal with cases involving white caucasian males and white caucasian females paying out more within the tens of thousands to the hundreds of thousands when white but if any other colour race or religion pays out lesshow much much does each solicitors at higgs newton kenyon solicitors make if most cases are worth £5000 with a waiting time of (12) twelve months

Ashley whitehouse

10:11 27 Feb 23

I was assaulted which was a bad experience and left me with a head scar. I decided to use Higgs Newton Kenyon and overall I was impressed with the service they provided me.I was happy with the outcome and I would definitely recommend them.

amber-marie shoemark

16:30 24 Feb 23

Highly recommend using higgs Newton Kenyon solicitors I most definitely got my justice I deserved could not of done it with out Michael support I got the support and help the very first day Michael got in contact with me and all the support carried on all the way to the last day

M Edgerton

13:29 30 Jan 23

I contacted Higgs Newton Kenyon over a distressing experience with the police and feeling very vulnerable. Lynne Hughes helped me with my case and was really understanding and empathetic. It meant a lot to have someone speak for me and the outcome of the case was better than I expected. Thanks to their service I have been able to put this experience behind me and move on.Would recommend.

Charlie Abbott

10:17 30 Jan 23

I received a fantastic, professional service from start to finish. Most importantly I got the justice I deserved due to the hard work of my case handler Lyne Hughes. I would highly recommend Higgs Newton Kenyon Solicitors.

Aaron McLeod

18:34 15 Nov 22

Fantastic solicitors, they explained everything to me in great detail, I understood everything they said, always kind and well mannered on the phone and email, great experience with them. Will definitely use them again if need be in the future.

Funandplayful carmella

17:48 10 Nov 22

Highly professional & thorough. I'm very happy with the service this firm provided & empathy shown & seeking justice on our behalf thank you for all that worked on my case especially Mrs L Hughes.

robin mohamed

18:27 18 Oct 22

Higgs Newton Kenyon took on my case when others had said they would not. The Paralegal kept me updated as things progressed and I am very impressed with the outcome and the overall handling of my case.Once again thank you for your services and I would highly recommend.

Wonders of London

08:53 23 Sep 22

They helped us with a claim against police for false imprisonment (stop and search). Very happy with the level of service provided and with the settlement achieved. We will now use the money we got to help someone in need here in London.

yard ski

12:33 23 Jul 22

I would recommend HNK solicitors as they offer a first class professional service. Call back's and emails to update me with my case and the staff were excellent. Thank you Helen and the team.

Mohammed Abdelmoniem

16:29 11 Jan 22

Absolutely an amazing firm and I would highly recommend them to anyone who has a similar case. I was wrongfully arrested for a crime that I did not do and I approached this firm HNK Solictors for some help and support. After viewing all the evidence, they took the case on. It took a year for the amazing good news to come out. Their hard work and dedication including their professional skills and expertise, has given me the result that I was hoping for. Vivian Lee was amazing and her professional manner in which she dealt with me and the case was remarkable. Well done, Vivian and keep up the good work. Fantastic work!

Ansar Hussain

15:16 24 Nov 21

Absolutely amazing firm took my case on against the police after wrongful arrest and detention. They were very professional,informative and efficient. As I was advised by them that I had a strong chance of success and success is what they delivered. Jessica Smith thank you for all your hard work.

Maddox Xx

12:03 23 Nov 21

Brilliant Firm and people to deal with, Jessica and the team were professional, i could not thank them enough for resolving my case in a timely manner and keeping me updated through out the whole process. Highly recommend them

Jon Barnes

23:17 17 Nov 21

Like to say thank you to the team who help win the case against the police. Very efficient and professional. I will definitely recommend 👌

Vickie Watson

01:38 12 Nov 21

Great solicitors. Michael was very helpful and friendly and I would like to say thank you for his help. Definitely recommend these solicitors. Thank you 🙂🙂

Ciara Beveridge

11:31 10 Nov 21

Very quick to get everything sorted. Would phone me and update me on the progress. Highly recommend

christine stockwell

07:26 30 Sep 21

Higgs Newton Kenyon Solicitors have been brilliant even through the pandemic, it must be hard to do, they are very informative all the time great value and kind thank you

Frances SJ Finch

10:04 28 Sep 21

I can’t quite put into words how brilliant these solicitors are, they provide a fantastic service and are very gentle when discussing sensitive subjects. Michael has been so incredibly helpful and I would like to send him a massive thanks for everything he has done for me. The receptionist has always also been very polite, friendly and welcoming and I would also like to thank her for supplying a kind atmosphere whenever I have needed to contact the team.

Danny Owen

14:12 09 Aug 21

Highly recommended, I had a claim against the police for an unlawful stop and search and false imprisonment which was has been settled with compensation. I had to put very little effort in and I was kept continually up to date. Vivien Lee dealing with my case could not have been more polite professional and helpful. I won’t be using anyone other than HNK solicitors from now on.

Arome akubo

20:34 04 Aug 21

These guys practically won me some cash from BA data breach case. They initiated it and executed it with utmost professionalism without me breaking a sweat. I fully recommend them without any reservations.

Stephen Johnson

19:02 02 Aug 21

Absolutely amazing helped me get a good result against merseyside police. very quick and professional definitely would recommend them to anyone will use again ..thank you guys

Tuyet Olvestedt

10:06 14 Jul 21

Very attentive and thorough service.They communicate regularly and clearly via phone and email. Would absolutely recommend them.Many thanks

Marie Louise Rothwell

10:51 05 Jul 21

I am very happy with the service I got they were ever so good at dealing with my matter and very polite. They were also very helpful with giving me great advice I would definitely use their services again in the near future I am very happy with the outcome of my case

Stephen Stratton

10:09 28 Jun 21

Following repeated violations and data protections concerns by the police I was able to secure a settlement which I am very happy with. Demi and her team were helpful, professional and informative throughout. I would highly recommend contacting HNK Solicitors for initial advice with any legal matters.

Sandra Williams

11:26 23 Jun 21

After a very Violated experience with the police, my solicitor Demi was there step by step, keeping me up to date with everything. If I ever needed Higgs Newton Kenyon I again I wouldn't hesitate to contact them. Thank you.

Jason Patrick

19:46 10 May 21

I would highly recommend this firm. They have acted on my behalf twice now and have successfully won compensation for both cases. They are a very professional team of solicitors with expansive knowledge of the law. If you want a good result with sound honest advice, then this firm is in my opinion one the best and not afraid to challenge injustice.Thank you,Yours sincerelyJason Patrick

Lauren Jade Dougan

12:47 20 Apr 21

This firm is absolutely amazing. I have been so pleased with how my case was handled and the solicitors kept me informed every step of the way. I am also very pleased with the outcome. I would definitely recommend this firm to anybody.

frederick moore

20:07 08 Apr 21

Excellent company to deal with. Highly professional, responsive to client needs and very thorough. Would recommend.

Megan Maloney

14:05 08 Mar 21

So happy with my results worked with Micheal he won my case couldn’t be any more professional at what he does so happy With the outcome thank you so much Micheal .

Charmaine Galley

14:11 07 Sep 20

I can't thank you all enough for the hard work you put into my case. I'm so very grateful xxx

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09:45 25 Aug 20

Our go to when one of your artist was wrongfully arrested by the police. They helped us to resolve the issue in a timely fashion.