Roundabout Accident Claims Solicitors

A roundabout accident can have a serious impact on everyday life, particularly when your injuries affect your mobility, ability to work or independence while leaving you with unexpected financial pressures. At Advice, our specialist solicitors help people pursue roundabout accident claims after collisions caused by drivers entering without giving way, using the wrong lane or changing lanes unsafely. Our experienced No Win No Fee solicitors have supported thousands of injured clients and secured over £100 million in compensation, with nothing to pay upfront for their services when starting an eligible claim.

Road traffic accident claims following a roundabout accident allow you to pursue compensation when another road user failed to take reasonable care and caused a collision on a roundabout in which you were injured. Compensation can account for the pain and suffering caused by your injuries, as well as associated financial losses such as lost earnings, medical expenses, and rehabilitation costs. Advice’s solicitors can investigate how the collision happened by examining evidence such as vehicle positions, road markings, and available dashcam or CCTV footage.

Our personal injury specialists can handle the claims process on your behalf, communicate and negotiate with insurers, arrange independent medical evidence and consider any rehabilitation support you need. Throughout your claim, our solicitors will explain your options clearly and keep you informed so that you understand how your case is progressing. Our solicitors work to clear No Win No Fee terms, meaning there are no solicitor service fees to pay throughout the claim or if the claim is lost.

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1. Can I Make A Roundabout Accident Claim?
2. How Does The Highway Code Help Determine Who Was Responsible For A Roundabout Accident?
3. Common Roundabout Accident Claim Examples
4. What Injuries Could Be Caused In A Roundabout Collision?
5. How Much Compensation Could Roundabout Accident Claims Be Worth?
6. What Evidence Could Support A Roundabout Accident Claim?
7. Claim Compensation For A Roundabout Accident With Advice’s Solicitors
8. More Information

Can I Make A Roundabout Accident Claim?

Yes, you can make a roundabout accident claim if you were injured because another road user failed to drive safely and caused a collision. All road users have a responsibility to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. This is supported by the Road Traffic Act 1988, while the Highway Code sets out rules and guidance on matters such as giving way, signalling and lane positioning at roundabouts.

Roundabout accidents are not always straightforward, particularly where drivers disagree about who had priority or which lane they should have been using. Advice’s solicitors will listen to your account of the collision and advise whether this was a non-fault or partial responsibility incident.  The good news is compensation can be sought in both scenarios.

As part of this assessment, our solicitors can consider:

• How the roundabout collision happened. We’ll establish where each road user was travelling, which exits they intended to take and the movements that led to the accident.
• Who was responsible for the roundabout accident. We’ll consider whether another driver entered without giving way, changed lanes unsafely, or disregarded relevant road signs and markings.
• What evidence can support your roundabout accident claim. Dashcam or CCTV footage, photographs, and witness accounts can help establish what each road user was doing before the collision. We’ll identify useful evidence and help obtain it where possible.
• How your roundabout accident injuries have affected you. Medical evidence can connect your injuries to the collision and demonstrate their impact on your recovery, mobility, work and everyday activities.

You do not need to determine who was legally responsible before speaking to us. Our solicitors can assess the circumstances, explain whether compensation may be available and guide you through the next steps if you have grounds to make a claim.

How Does The Highway Code Help Determine Who Was Responsible For A Roundabout Accident?

The Highway Code can help determine who was responsible for a roundabout accident by establishing how road users were expected to approach, navigate and leave the roundabout safely. A failure to follow the Highway Code does not automatically establish legal liability, but it can provide important evidence when assessing whether a road user acted negligently.

Rules 184 to 190 of the Highway Code specifically address roundabouts. They cover matters including giving priority, lane positioning and signalling, while also requiring drivers to take account of road signs, traffic lights and lane markings.

When fault is disputed, the Highway Code can be considered alongside evidence showing how the collision actually happened. This means responsibility is determined from the individual facts and available evidence rather than simply assuming that one driver was at fault because of where their vehicle was positioned after the accident.

Giving Way To Traffic Already On The Roundabout

Drivers reaching a roundabout should give priority to traffic approaching from their right unless road signs, markings, or traffic lights direct them otherwise. They should also watch for other road users already on the roundabout and check that traffic ahead has moved before proceeding.

A driver who entered when it was unsafe to do so could cross the path of a vehicle already travelling around the roundabout and cause a collision. Establishing the vehicles’ directions and positions immediately before impact can therefore be important in determining responsibility.

Lane Positioning And Changing Lanes Safely

Correct lane positioning and safe lane changes help road users navigate a roundabout without crossing unexpectedly into the path of other vehicles. The Highway Code advises drivers to take account of signs and road markings, select the appropriate lane on approach and remain aware of the speed and position of surrounding traffic.

When a driver needs to alter course to reach their intended exit, they should ensure that the manoeuvre can be completed safely. Evidence that a driver moved across lanes without properly accounting for a vehicle alongside them could therefore be relevant when establishing how a roundabout collision occurred.

Signalling Correctly At A Roundabout

The Highway Code advises drivers to signal correctly when approaching, navigating and leaving a roundabout so that other road users can understand their intended direction. The appropriate signal depends on the exit taken: drivers taking a right exit are instructed to signal right on approach and then left after passing the exit immediately before their intended exit.

Incorrect, late or absent signalling can create uncertainty about a driver’s intended movement and contribute to a roundabout accident. However, drivers should not rely on another vehicle’s signal alone and must remain alert to its actual position and movement.

Can More Than One Driver Be Responsible For A Roundabout Accident?

Yes, more than one driver can be responsible for a roundabout accident when each contributed to the collision. This can result in a split liability claim, in which multiple road users are deemed responsible for the accident.

Insurers, solicitors and, where necessary, the courts can consider the Highway Code alongside evidence of the vehicles’ movements to determine each driver’s contribution. Any compensation awarded would be reduced in accordance with how much you contributed towards the accident within a split liability claim.

Where you are uncertain who was at fault, Advice’s solicitors can investigate the circumstances of your roundabout accident and assess the evidence needed to establish responsibility.

Common Roundabout Accident Claim Examples

Roundabout accident claims can arise from many different types of collisions involving drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians and commercial vehicles. The examples below show how different errors at a roundabout could lead to an accident and give you grounds to pursue compensation.

If you were injured in a roundabout accident that does not exactly match these examples, our specialist solicitors can still assess the circumstances and determine whether you have grounds to claim. Contact Advice for a free consultation regarding your specific accident today.

What Injuries Could Be Caused In A Roundabout Collision?

A roundabout collision could cause injuries ranging from relatively short-term soft tissue damage to serious injuries requiring extensive treatment and rehabilitation. The injuries you sustain may depend on factors such as the type of collision, the vehicles involved and the force of the impact.

Injuries sustained in roundabout accidents can include:

• Neck and back injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Fractures and broken bones
• Shoulder injuries
• Head and brain injuries
• Leg and knee injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Psychological injuries

Some injuries can affect you for a matter of weeks or months, while more serious harm can result in ongoing symptoms, permanent disability or long-term rehabilitation needs. Seeking medical attention after a roundabout accident can ensure your injuries are properly assessed and create medical evidence documenting the harm you suffered.

Whiplash Injuries After A Roundabout Accident

Whiplash is a common injury following roundabout collisions, particularly when one vehicle is struck from behind, or another driver fails to give way, causing a sudden impact. Rapid head movement can injure the neck and lead to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and restricted movement.

In England and Wales, certain road traffic accident claims involving injuries valued at £5,000 or less (such as whiplash) suffered by drivers or passengers over the age of 18 are now subject to the Whiplash Reform Programme. Any qualifying injuries will be valued in accordance with the fixed tariff within the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021.

Advice’s solicitors can assess the injuries caused by your roundabout collision, arrange appropriate medical evidence and explain which claims process applies to your circumstances. You can also learn more about whiplash claims in our guide. Contact our team for a free consultation to discuss your roundabout accident claim.

How Much Compensation Could Roundabout Accident Claims Be Worth?

How much compensation roundabout accident claims could be worth depends on the injuries you sustained, their impact on your life and any financial losses caused by the collision. There is no fixed amount awarded for a roundabout accident, so compensation must be valued according to your individual circumstances.

A personal injury settlement can be comprised of 2 heads of claim:

• General damages compensate for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by your injuries. Loss of amenity refers to loss of enjoyment, such as not being able to participate in your usual hobbies. This head can reflect factors such as the severity of your injuries, the length of your recovery and whether you experience permanent or ongoing symptoms.
• Special damages compensate for financial losses resulting from your injuries. Depending on your circumstances, this could include lost earnings, medical expenses or rehabilitation costs.

When valuing general damages, solicitors can refer to medical evidence alongside figures published in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG provides guideline compensation brackets for different types and severities of physical and psychological injuries, helping solicitors determine an appropriate general damages figure based on the evidence in your case. A relevant selection of these guideline brackets has been included below.

Compensation Amounts

Please be aware that these amounts are intended as guidance only. The top figure was not taken from the JCG.

• Multiple Very Serious Injuries With Special Damages – Very Serious – Multiple serious injuries with substantial financial losses, such as lost earnings, rehabilitation fees and care costs – Up to £500,000+
• Brain And Head Injury – Very Severe – Little or no meaningful environmental response, requiring full-time nursing care – £372,570 to £533,720.
• Neck Injury – Severe (ii) – Serious fractures or cervical disc damage causing considerable disability – £86,860 to £172,970.
• Neck Injury – Moderate (i) – Fractures or dislocations causing markedly impaired function or vulnerability to further trauma – £33,020 to £50,850.
• Knee Injury – Severe (i) – Serious joint disruption causing considerable pain and loss of function – £92,130 to £127,110.
• Back Injury – Severe (ii) – Nerve root damage causing impaired sensation, mobility or bodily function – £97,980 to £116,820.
• Shoulder Injury – Severe – Brachial plexus damage resulting in significant disability – £25,370 to £63,450.
• Shoulder Injury – Moderate – Frozen shoulder or soft tissue injury causing prolonged movement limitations and discomfort – £10,420 to £16,870.
• Whiplash with 1 or More Minor Psychological Injuries – Lasting between 18 and 24 months – £4,975.
• Whiplash Injuries – Duration between 18 months and 2 years – £4,830.

Can Roundabout Accident Claims Include Special Damages?

Yes, roundabout accident claims can include special damages for financial losses and expenses caused by your injuries. Advice’s solicitors will look beyond the immediate costs of the collision to understand how your injuries have affected your finances and what expenses or losses you may face in the future.

As part of your roundabout accident claim, our solicitors will carefully assess:

• Time off work because of your roundabout injuries. A serious injury could require months away from work or prevent you from returning to the same occupation. Because this loss of income results from the injuries caused by the collision, it can form part of your claim. We’ll use payslips, employment records and medical evidence to calculate past lost earnings and any reduction in your future earning capacity.
• Rehabilitation following a roundabout collision. If you require physiotherapy, specialist treatment or ongoing rehabilitation because of your accident injuries, reasonable associated costs may be recoverable. We’ll use invoices, treatment records and medical evidence to establish why the rehabilitation is needed and calculate both current and anticipated future expenses.
• Vehicle and home adaptations following serious roundabout injuries. If a severe roundabout accident leaves you with a permanent disability, you may require an adapted vehicle, mobility equipment or accessibility changes at home. Medical evidence, professional assessments and quotations can establish why these measures are necessary and help us calculate their present and future cost.

Accurate evidence allows our solicitors to demonstrate the true value of these losses rather than relying on estimates, helping the financial impact of your roundabout accident to be fully considered when compensation is calculated.

What Evidence Could Support A Roundabout Accident Claim?

Evidence that shows how your roundabout accident happened, who was responsible and what injuries you sustained could support your roundabout accident claim. The evidence needed in roundabout accident claims can include:

• Dashcam or CCTV footage. Video footage could show the movements of the vehicles immediately before the collision, including whether another driver entered the roundabout without giving way or changed lanes unsafely.
• Photographs from the accident scene. Images of the vehicles, their positions and any visible damage can help establish how the collision occurred. Photographs of relevant road markings or signs could also provide useful context.
• Witness statements. Independent witnesses could provide an account of the collision and the actions of the road users involved. Please note that only a solicitor can collect these statements.
• Police reports. Where the police attended, or the accident was reported to them, their records could provide important information about the incident.
• Medical evidence. Your medical records and an independent medical assessment can document the injuries you sustained, their severity and any ongoing symptoms.

You should also exchange contact and insurance details with the other driver where possible, as these details can help identify the parties and insurers involved.

How Long Do I Have To Make A Roundabout Accident Claim?

You will have 3 years from the date of the incident to make a roundabout accident claim in accordance with the Limitation Act 1980.

Exceptions can apply in certain circumstances, including claims involving children or people who lack the mental capacity to begin proceedings themselves. Advice’s solicitors can establish the limitation period that applies to your circumstances and explain whether an exception is relevant.

Our personal injury specialists can help establish the time limit that applies to your claim and identify the evidence needed to support it. Contact Advice for a free consultation to discuss your circumstances and the next steps available to you.

Claim Compensation For A Roundabout Accident With Advice’s Solicitors

Advice’s solicitors can help you claim compensation after a roundabout accident by applying their personal injury expertise to the particular circumstances of your collision. From establishing responsibility to assessing the value of your injuries and financial losses, our specialists can manage your case and advise you on decisions that could affect its outcome.

Why Choose Advice For Roundabout Accident Claims?

Choosing Advice for a roundabout accident claim gives you access to specialist solicitors who understand how to investigate liability, build supporting evidence and pursue appropriate compensation.

Our solicitors can:

• Establish liability for your roundabout accident. Our specialists can reconstruct how the collision occurred, consider lane positioning and the relevant Highway Code rules, and identify whose actions caused the accident, including where fault is disputed.
• Gather evidence of how the roundabout collision happened. We can assess dashcam or CCTV footage, photographs, witness accounts, and other available evidence to support your version of events and address disagreements about how the accident occurred.
• Obtain medical evidence for your roundabout accident injuries. We can arrange an independent medical assessment to establish the nature and severity of your injuries, their connection to the collision, your expected recovery and any lasting physical or psychological effects.
• Calculate your roundabout accident compensation. Our solicitors can value the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by your injuries alongside lost earnings, rehabilitation expenses and other financial losses, including future costs where your needs are ongoing.
• Negotiate your roundabout accident settlement. We can present evidence to the other road user’s insurer, respond to arguments about liability and assess whether settlement offers fairly reflect your injuries and financial losses.
• Guide you through the roundabout accident claims process. Our solicitors can handle communication with insurers, explain important developments and advise you when decisions need to be made, helping you understand what is happening throughout your claim.

No Win No Fee Roundabout Accident Claims With Our Solicitors

Advice’s solicitors can handle eligible roundabout accident claims under a No Win No Fee contract, known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means you do not need to pay the solicitor’s service fees upfront to begin an eligible claim.

If your claim does not succeed, you will not pay your solicitor for the services they have completed on your claim. If your claim succeeds, the solicitor deducts a success fee from your compensation. The success fee is legally capped at 25% under The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013.

Get In Touch With Advice Today

If you have reached this point and want to find out if you could proceed with a claim, then get in touch with Advice without delay. Our friendly team is available 24/7 to offer guidance and assess your eligibility for free. Talk to us today via the details provided here:

• Call us on 0161 509 2856.
• Contact us here.
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More Information

Read more road traffic accident claims guidance from Advice:

• Find out how to prove your injuries from a car accident and what our solicitors can do to support you.
• See who is liable in a multi car pile up and when you could claim.
• Read our guidance on what to do if injured in a car accident here.

We’ve also included a few external resources with more information:

• THINK! has included this resource on Road Safety Laws.
• Check when road traffic collisions and incidents need to be reported to the police.
• This government page explains the requirements for vehicle insurance and when you must exchange details after a collision.

Thank you for reading our guide to roundabout accident claims. For answers to your questions, or a free eligibility check, get in touch with one of our friendly advisors today.