If you have ever been involved in a Road Accident and suffered any form of injury, under UK law you have up to 3 years to make your claim for compensation. The following steps can also be used as good advice in preparation in-case yourself, a family member or friend is ever involved in a road accident.

1. Call the Police as soon as possible. Police statements from the scene of an accident can be critical in assessing who was at fault.

2. If its at all possible get as much information from the other driver as possible inc... name, address, telephone number, insurance details including his vehicle registration and car make.

3. Its always wise to have a camera to take pictures of the incident. Most people nowadays have a mobile phone with a camera or video recorder to capture the scene.

4. In the instance that no-one at the crash scene has a mobile handy then always make it a concern to return back with a camera at the earliest time possible - there may be tyre marks on the road worth capturing that can help back your compensation claim.

5. If there were witnesses at the time of the accident get their details.

6. Make an appointment with the Hospital or your local G.P. And get any injuries checked by a professional. Its also important to have a medical record to back-up your claim.

7. Use the Internet to find a specialist Personal Injury Lawyer that you feel comfortable with to look after your claim. Find out that if they offer a No Win No Fee policy.

8. Keep and record any receipts that may have found you out of pocket from the car accident. This could be loss of earnings, repair bills, traveling expenses etc...

Remember, its always advisable to find out the best advice possible regarding any compensation claim. Most reputable Injury Lawyers will never charge for their advice.