Do's and Dont's
The most important thing about preparing a case is preparation. The following are important guidelines:
DO...
Take the third party's details at the scene or obtain these from the police.
Speak to any witnesses who may have been present, or at least obtain their contact details.
Report the matter to the police and/or your insurer forthwith.
Speak to a lawyer as soon as possible after the accident and well in advance of your case going to Court. This will give the lawyer the best opportunity to consider your case and prepare it properly for you.
DO NOT...
Assume that just because it was the other person's fault they will admit it.
That you do not have a case and not bother seeking legal advice.
Think the other person's insurer will accept fault even if their insured tells them it was their fault.
Believe the third party insurer is working to provide you with proper compensation and not looking for ways to avoid having to pay you damages.
Work on the basis that your insurer will seek to recover your losses.
Avoid speaking to a lawyer because you are afraid of the cost. Most personal injury solicitors will speak to you initially for free and act under a no win, no fee agreement.