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Updated on the 18th March 2026. The amount of one-way street crash compensation you can claim is dependent on the type of injury suffered in the incident, the severity, and whether you incurred financial losses. Being involved in a one-way street crash due to the negligent actions of another road user, such as a driver going the wrong way, frequently leads to serious injuries. These can range from relatively minor fractures to life-changing brain damage, depending on the impact of the collision. Here at Advice, our solicitors are equipped to handle all road traffic accident claims, including yours.
Our advisors support claimants at the early stages of the claims process by providing them with the information they need to make informed decisions. They are here to provide clarity, assess your case, and explain exactly how everything works. If you choose to proceed with us, your solicitor will provide their legal services on a No Win No Fee basis, so you can start your one-way street accident claim right away with complete transparency. If you are looking for experienced and compassionate legal representation, we might be the right fit for you.
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- What Is A One-Way Street Crash?
- Payouts For A One-Way Street Crash
- How Do The Whiplash Reforms Work?
- Types Of Injuries From A One-Way Street Crash
- How To Claim For A One-Way Street Crash
- Why Choose Our Expert Road Traffic Accident Solicitors?
What Is A One-Way Street Crash?
A one-way street crash can happen if a person does not navigate the road in the way that has been instructed on road signs.
The Highway Code provides rules, some backed by law, on using the road safely. Rule 143 states that traffic is required to follow the road signs and travel in the stated direction.
Head-on collisions can occur from a vehicle driving directly at you in the wrong direction, and there could be a side-impact collision if a road user turns the wrong way in the wrong lane.
You could be eligible to claim for the injuries you sustained from your one-way street crash if you demonstrate that:
- A road user owed you a duty of care
- They breached this duty of care
- This breach caused your injuries
To talk to an advisor about making a claim after your road traffic accident, please get in contact today.
Payouts For A One-Way Street Crash
The road traffic accident compensation that could be awarded for a one-way street crash will depend on what injury you have sustained, how severe it is, and whether you have lost money as a direct result of this harm.
The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) are an important document that is often used by solicitors to calculate personal injury compensation for their clients. The reason for this is that the JCG is made up of a wide variety of injuries, severities, and suggested compensation brackets. This can provide an invaluable blueprint when valuing general damages, the head of claim that compensates claimants for the pain and suffering they have experienced.
Compensation Brackets
Below you will find a table containing several carefully sourced JCG brackets. Please use our table only for guidance, as these are not confirmed amounts for one-way street crash claims. Lastly, take note that the top entry is not from the JCG.
| Harm Suffered | Degree of Harm | Comments | Bracket Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries With Special Damages | Severe | Multiple severe injuries with special damages including lost wages, private medical costs and childcare expenses. | Up to £1 Million+ |
| Head Injury | Very Severe (a) | There is some ability to follow basic commands but there is little to no response to the environment. | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Head Injury | Moderately Severe (b) | The person is seriously disabled and requires constant care. | £267,340 to £344,150 |
| Facial Disfigurement | Very Severe (a) | The person is between their teens or early thirties and the cosmetic effect is very disfiguring. | £36,340 to £118,790 |
| Arm Injury | Serious (b) | These are injuries resulting in permanent and substantial disablement. | £47,810 to £73,050 |
| Back Injury | Moderate (b) (i) | This involves compression/crush fractures with risk of osteoarthritis. | £33,880 to £47,320 |
| Leg Injury | Less Serious (c) (i) | This typically involves fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made or there is a soft tissue injury that is serious. | £21,920 to £33,880 |
| Whiplash/Soft Tissue Injury | Plus 18 months not more than 24 months | Soft tissue injuries - soft tissue injuries with minor psychological injury. | £4,975 |
| Whiplash/Soft Tissue Injury | Plus 15 months not more than 18 months | Soft tissue injuries - soft tissue injuries with minor psychological injury. | £4,830 |
Special damages cover your monetary losses.
Examples of special damages you may claim for and evidence you could acquire include:
- Loss of earnings- payslips can illustrate this
- Transportation costs – bus/train tickets
- Medication costs or any home adaptations – bank statements to show the purchases you have made
Are you wondering how much compensation for a one-way street accident you might be eligible for? Call us today to find out.
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How Do The Whiplash Reforms Work?
The Whiplash Reforms Programme changed how you claim for whiplash and soft injuries. Additionally, it is now mandatory to have a medical assessment in order to claim whiplash. The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021 outline that if a whiplash or soft tissue injury is sustained by you or a passenger over 18, you must now claim through the government’s Official Injury Claims Portal if it is valued at £5,000 or less. The fixed tariffs set in legislation will be used to value your injury; two of these entries are shown in the table above.
If you have an additional injury and the combined whiplash injury is over £5,000, you won’t need to claim using this particular portal and can claim compensation in the standard way. But the tariffs will still apply.
The Road Traffic Act 1988 and The Highway Code outline that a road user has a duty to take reasonable care in navigating the roads to prevent the risk of harming others. You could be eligible to claim if this was breached.
Types Of Injuries From A One-Way Street Crash
The nature, severity, and type of injury you could suffer in a one-way street crash can all vary.
Injuries can include:
- Head injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Neck injuries
- Sprains or strains
- Whiplash
- Scrapes, cuts, or grazes, which could possibly lead to scarring
- Dislocations, breaks, and fractures
- Torn or strained ligaments
These injuries can all vary in severity; because of this, compensation can differ, as depicted in the Judicial College Guidelines shown further up this guide.
How To Claim For A One-Way Street Crash
To claim for a one-way street crash, you must collect as much supportive evidence as you can and also adhere to the legal time limit. Below, we will discuss both of these elements in detail so that your one-way street crash claim is in the strongest possible position.
Gathering Evidence To Support Your Claim
After a one-way street crash, proving another road user’s liability for any resulting injuries often relies on compelling evidence, such as dashcam or CCTV footage. Such evidence validates your version of events and can show how another road user acted negligently. Other documents that can support a one-way street crash claim include:
- Medical records documenting your injuries and prognosis
- Photographs of any visible injuries
- Pictures or footage from the accident scene, including car locations and road signs
- Registration numbers, contact and insurance details of any drivers involved
Adhering To The Legal Time Limit
You typically have 3 years to start your one-way street crash claim from the date the incident occurred, as per the Limitation Act 1980. However, the legislation does exempt certain parties from this legal time limit. To find out more about the exemptions, please head over to our other guide on the time limit for car accident claims.
Did you know that our solicitors can gather evidence on behalf of clients? If you think this would make your life easier during the claims process, please connect with an advisor to learn more about how our solicitors can help you in this challenging time.
Why Choose Our Expert Road Traffic Accident Solicitors?
Choosing our expert road traffic accident solicitors will enable you to pursue a one-way street crash claim on a No Win No Fee basis via a Conditional Fee Agreement and give you access to tailored support services.
Our Support Services
Starting with the services, we can:
- Provide you with personalised legal support that moulds to the unique circumstances of the one-way street crash and your individual needs
- Communicate clearly throughout, whether relaying back details from negotiations or translating the legal jargon
- Maximise the value of your specific claim by assessing damages and losses in great detail, so you walk away knowing you secured a fair settlement
- Navigate your case proactively, as we understand how destabilising delays can be
- Gather strong pieces of evidence on your behalf to clearly show how another road user was at fault for the one-way street crash
Making A No Win No Fee Claim
Pursuing a car accident claim with one of our solicitors under a CFA means:
- You do not pay service fees if your claim fails
- There are no service fees charged while your claim is ongoing
- You will not pay any service fees in advance of the legal process
If your claim is successful, you will pay a success fee. This is taken directly out of your road traffic accident compensation as a percentage, which is legally capped under the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013.
Here at Advice, we appreciate that the impact of a one-way street crash is often devastating, and therefore understand the stakes. If you are looking for legal representation that recognises the gravity of such incidents and approaches claims with robust expertise and compassion, contact us today by:
- Calling on 0161 509 2856
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Learn More About No Win No Fee Claims
You can check out the external resources listed below:
- Advice For Road Users – THINK! Government Guidance
- Road Accident and Safety Statistics – Government Guidance
- First Aid- NHS
