Rear End Shunt Accident Claims

Rear End Shunt Accident Claims

Here’s a little advice about the ins and outs of a rear end shunt claim for compensation.

Generally speaking, you have a very strong claim for compensation if you are hit in the back by another driver. Being hit in the back indicates that the other driver failed to stop in time, which means they failed to react in enough time and were possibly driving too fast or not keeping a safe enough distance.

So if you are injured because someone went in to the back of you, you pretty much have a guaranteed claim for compensation. There is very rarely a good defence that the other driver could raise in these circumstances. Unless you slammed the brakes on because you are fraudulently trying to make a claim, or unless you slammed on to avoid hitting anything smaller than an average sized dog (except for a child) like a squirrel, there isn’t much of a defence they could raise.

The weather or the conditions of the road is no excuse. So if someone has skidded in to you, you can still make a claim. Even if the other driver tries to suggest that you braked too harshly, unless they can prove it, it’s difficult for them to argue it. Some drivers will try and talk their way out of being at fault so be prepared for someone to ‘try it on’ but usually their insurers will just accept liability on their behalf.

So what should you do if someone has hit you in the back and you are injured as a result? Call us up on our free claims helpline on 0800 634 75 75 and we will see how we can help you. You should be able to make a full claim against the other driver for personal injury, including damages for your injuries and losses, and any vehicle damage expenses as well.