Do car accident claims go to court?
Do Car Accident Claims Go to Court? Most car accident claims are settled out of Court, often because the evidence of fault (liability) is clear or it’s not in the other party’s interests to dispute a claim. It’s believed only about 1% of personal injury claims in the UK go to Court, and car accident claims represent just a fraction of these.
Who is on trial in a car accident?
No one is on trial; it is simply a matter of the Judge assessing the evidence and arriving at a conclusion as to where liability lies for the accident. Your statement will stand as your main evidence, and you will have to answer questions put by a legal representative from the other side (usually either a barrister or solicitor).
What happens if my accident claim is not accepted?
If the legal fault (liability) is not accepted – your accident claim will go to court for a trial on liability (who is at fault) and quantum (the amount of compensation). This is the last stage of the court process.