What does an Accident Investigation Specialist do?

The work of an accident investigation specialist is a varied and interesting caseload. You might not have even realised that such a job exists before, but their work can be essential to the success of any personal injury claim you bring.

Road traffic accidents

Often it is difficult for the parties to a road traffic accident to remember precisely what happened. Crashes happen at such speed, and those involved are usually disoriented and shaken up by events. That is why an accident investigation specialist can help establish the facts of a road traffic accident, and offer some expert advice on the most likely causes of the injuries that were sustained. Their findings do not just have application to personal injury cases, however. Road traffic accident investigators also assist the police from time to time by providing opinions on whether a road traffic offence has been committed.

Accidents at work

Accidents at work can sometimes be serious – even fatal. So the work of an accident investigation specialist is helpful to determine the cause of such accidents. Not only might these findings assist someone who is bringing or resisting a personal injury claim, but their conclusions and observations can make a vital contribution to the promotion of better Health and Safety practice in the workplace.

• Accidents in a public place

  Accident investigation specialists are also used for general public liability claims, where someone has been injured in a public place. Their findings are useful here because it can be difficult to get other evidence about the cause of an accident. Many people simply walk by without stopping to talk to the person who has been injured, so the claimant in these scenarios often has difficulty contacting someone who saw what happened.

• How do accident investigation specialists interact with lawyers?
  

• The first step in bringing a personal injury claim is to get an assessment of your case. By taking a few brief details of the extent of your injuries and the circumstances surrounding the accident, your solicitor can tell you whether you have any serious chance of a claim for compensation.
  

• At 100% Compensation we get back to you with this information within 24 hours of the initial contact you make with us, whether that is filling in our online form or phoning our free helpline. Once you have decided to proceed with your claim, we will then start to accumulate all of the evidence we need to start proceedings.
  

• At this point, we might instruct an accident investigation specialist. This would involve giving them brief details of the accident, and asking them to come to some kind of conclusion about what caused it, and what caused your injuries. The specialist would charge a fee for their services, depending on their experience and seniority. Some lawyers would ask for this fee upfront before they instructed the expert. However, Maximum Compensation do not ask for such amounts, as we fund expert reports ourselves and recover the costs from the person who caused your injuries.

An accident investigation specialist can help determine who was responsible for your injuries. Contact Maximum Compensation for further information about making a claim for personal injury, and getting compensation for your pain and suffering.

1. Fill in the 2 minute 'Free Online Claim Assessment Form'
2. Contact us on any of the following numbers: 08707 02 02 02 or 0800 292 2182
3. Email us at accidenthelp@100percent-compensation.co.uk or
4. Fill in the call back form and we shall call you back at your convenience.

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