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Can I Claim Compensation if I Wasn’t Wearing a Seatbelt?
Can I Claim Compensation if I Wasn’t Wearing a Seatbelt?
Many people believe that they will not be able to make a claim if they were involved in a car accident without a seatbelt. You are in fact still eligible to claim damages. However, the amount of compensation that you will receive is likely to be reduced by 25%. So if you would have received £10,000, if you were not wearing a seatbelt you would only receive £7500. This is because your injuries would not have been as bad if you were wearing a seatbelt. This is known as contributory negligence.
How much will my claim be reduced for not wearing a seatbelt?
The percentage amount is not a set amount but the courts generally advise the following:
- A reduction of 25% if your injuries would have been avoided by wearing a seatbelt.
- A reduction of 15% if your injuries would have been less serious if you had been wearing a seatbelt.
- There should be no reduction in the amount of compensation that you may receive if your injuries would have been exactly the same if you were, or were not, wearing a seatbelt.
Claiming compensation if I wasn't wearing a seatbelt?
Corries Solicitors regularly handle passenger claims where they were not wearing a seatbelt. We take them on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning that you do not pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful. Our friendly experts are here to help you through the claims process. For a free consultation call Corries Solicitors at 01904 527430 or contact us online
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Corries Solicitors Ltd, Melroses Yard, Walmgate, York, YO1 9XF. Registered number: 5517012. Corries Solicitors Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number: 424101.