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Ice Or Snow Car Accident Claims – Can I Get Compensation?

By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 23rd October 2024. Welcome to our guide to ice accident claims and snow accident claims. In poor weather conditions such as snow and ice or below zero temperatures, car accidents on the road can often be very serious, and sometimes injuries can be extremely debilitating and life-altering. In addition, a fatal car accident could occur due to someone else’s negligence.

What we have found is that the people who have experienced such a car accident are not only left with the physical pain and suffering that it can entail, but also the trauma of the memory of their accident. Also, people who were not directly involved, but instead their loved one/s, can be left with dealing with the aftermath, such as a loved one needing care, or in very unfortunate circumstances, coping with their death.

A heavily damaged car covered in snow

We can help you to claim compensation that reflects the impact that your snow or ice car accident has had on your life, and so cover the costs and any financial losses incurred as a direct result of your accident. This guide will give you lots of information on how to make a compensation claim and more.

If you’d like more information after reading this guide or would like to start your claim today, you can call us on 0800 073 8804.

Select a Section:

    1. What Are Ice Or Snow Car Accident Claims?
    2. How To Begin An Ice or Snow Accident Claim
    3. Gathering Evidence When Claiming For A Car Accident On The Ice
    4. The Most Common Types Of Ice Or Snow Car Accident Claims
    5. How Much Compensation Will I Get After An Ice Or Snow Car Accident Causing Injury?
    6. No Win No Fee Ice or Snow Accident Claims

What Are Ice Or Snow Car Accident Claims?

This refers to when someone has been involved in a car accident that has occurred where there is ice or snow present, which wasn’t their fault. It’s not only the drivers that are eligible to make a claim; innocent passengers or pedestrians can also claim compensation if they have been injured due to an icy road crash.

All drivers are required to take extra care when driving in hazardous weather conditions, and the highway authorities have a duty of care to ensure things are put in place to improve the safety on the roads.

If you have been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault and suffered an injury as a result, then you will be able to make ice or snow accident claims.

How Long Do I Have To Claim For An Ice Or Snow Car Accident?

If you have a valid personal injury claim following a car accident on ice or snow, then you’ll need to make sure you start proceedings within the relevant time limit. The Limitation Act 1980 establishes that there is a three-year time limit for starting this type of claim. This usually starts from the date of the accident that injured you.

Under some circumstances, the time limit can work differently. For example, if a child has been injured in a car accident, then the time limit is paused until their 18th birthday. Before that day arrives, a claim could be made on the child’s behalf by a court-appointed litigation friend. If, however, a claim is not made before the child turns 18, then the injured party will have three years to start their own claim from their 18th birthday.

Should the injured party lack the mental capacity to make a personal injury claim for themself, then the three-year time limit is indefinitely suspended. A litigation friend could claim on the injured party’s behalf. However, if they later regain this mental capacity, and a claim hasn’t been made for them, then the three-year time limit will begin from the date of recovery.

Get in touch with our advisors today if you would like to ask questions about the time limits or other aspects of claiming for a road traffic accident.

How To Begin An Ice Or Snow Accident Claim

Starting car accident claims due to ice on the road will not seem as difficult if you have our help and take advantage of our service. All you would need to do is call us, and we will sort out everything else and support you every step of the way of the claiming process.

When you call us, we will offer you a free consultancy session where you can ask as many questions as you need to with regards to making a claim. We will then also ask you some questions as well just so that we have the necessary facts and understanding of your situation.

Once you are satisfied that we have answered all of your questions and we are certain that you have a case, we will begin to launch your compensation claim. You’ll be pleased to know that all of our specialist claims solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis, and so there is absolutely no financial outlay for you and no unexpected bills. You won’t be required to pay any legal fees until your case is successful.

Sometimes a local medical appointment needs to be arranged. It is nothing to worry about, we would arrange this for you at a clinic local to you, and it wouldn’t cost you anything, but of course, we can discuss this during your free consultation.

Read on to find out more about ice accident claims or snow car accident claims made against your employer.

Gathering Evidence When Claiming For A Car Accident On The Ice

Evidence is very important when claiming for ice and snow car crashes. Evidence can be very beneficial, as it can help support a number of areas of your claim. For example, evidence can help establish who is liable for your injuries, how severe they are, and how the accident occurred.

Some examples of evidence that you could use to support a claim for an accident on the ice or snow include:

  • CCTV footage: CCTV or dashcam footage of the accident can help prove how it occurred and who is liable.
  • Photographs: Taking photographs of your injuries can provide their severity, and pictures of the accident site, where safe, can further support your claim.
  • Witness statements: While you cannot take these yourself, taking the contact details of anyone who witnessed the accident allows their statements to be taken by a professional at a later date.
  • Medical records: Your medical records can help demonstrate the extent of your injuries and the level of treatment you received.

These are only some examples of what could be used to support claims for snow accidents. If you choose to work with a solicitor, they can help you collect further relevant evidence to help strengthen your claim. Contact our team today to learn more.

The Most Common Types Of Ice Or Snow Car Accident Claims

Some types of snow or ice accident claims could include:

How Much Compensation Will I Get After An Ice Or Snow Car Accident Causing Injury?

One question we always get asked is how much compensation will I receive? Of course, we cannot give an exact answer to that question as every accident is different and can have so many variables to it. However, we can explain how damages could be awarded for a successful ice or snow car accident claim.

When proceeding with making a snow or ice compensation claim, there are a number of things to take into account that you can include in your claim such as:

  • General Damages – This refers to the amount of compensation you will receive that reflects the pain and suffering you have experienced.
  • Special Damages – Any costs that you have experienced due to the result of your injury, you can claim for.

Those responsible for valuing general damages may refer to the results of an independent medical exam or your healthcare records alongside the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG provides guideline compensation figures for different injuries for personal injury claims. Additionally, for certain car accident claimants, the Whiplash Injury Regulations tariff may apply. This is due to the Whiplash Reforms.

In our table below, we have provided figures from the JCG and examples of the tariffs from the Whiplash Injury Regulations. Additionally, we provide a figure in the first row, from neither these regulations or the JCG, to show you how compensation could be awarded for multiple injuries and special damages.

Reason for compensationCompensation amount
Multiple serious injuries plus special damagesUp to £250,000+
Severe back injury (i)£111,150 to £196,450
Moderate back injury (i)£33,880 to £47,320
Severe neck injury (i)In the region of £181,020
Moderate neck injury (i)£30,500 to £46,970
Severe chest injuries (b)£80,240 to £122,850
Severe shoulder injury£23,430 to £58,610
Moderate shoulder injury£9,630 to £15,580
Whiplash With Psychological Injuries£4,345
Whiplash£4,215

If you’ve experienced losses that aren’t mentioned above, then contact us today to see if they could be included in a claim.

No Win No Fee Ice or Snow Accident Claims

If you have strong grounds to claim compensation for a car accident in ice or snow, then one of our No Win No Fee solicitors could help with your case. They could offer their expertise to you through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). When claiming under a CFA:

  • You won’t be asked to pay a fee for your solicitor to start working on your claim.
  • Similarly, if your claim fails, you normally won’t be asked to pay your solicitor for their work.
  • The only time you pay your solicitor for their work is if your claim succeeds. In this case, your solicitor will be paid a success fee.
  • The success fee is taken straight from the compensation awarded as a small percentage, but there is a legal cap in place. This cap helps to ensure that you keep most of your compensation.

Working with a solicitor on your ice accident claim can be helpful in several ways. For example, they could help you gather evidence to help you strengthen your case. A solicitor can also help you evaluate your car accident claim and identify whether it will be affected by the Whiplash Reforms.

Our solicitors are experienced in car accident claims, including ice and snow accidents, and may be able to help you.

If you have been involved in an ice or snow car accident, then compensation could potentially be gained under the guidance of one of our No Win No Fee solicitors. To learn more about working with a solicitor, or other about other aspects of the claiming process, please contact our advisors today. You can get in touch by:

Useful Links

Below, you can find some useful links on personal injury claims

HSE Road Safety
This link takes you to a website with information regarding work-related road safety. This will contain useful information if you have had a car accident whilst at work.

Governments website about what to do if you’re involved in an accident

This is a link to the government’s website that gives information about what to do if you’re involved in an accident. But also, it gives information about how to deal with being involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist.

NHS on Whiplash

This leads to the NHS guide to whiplash.

We also have some other guides on car accident claims that you may find useful:

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