Claiming Car Insurance After an Accident With Winns

If you are considering claiming car insurance after an accident, then you should talk to Winns first.

We understand that there is a temptation to get straight on the phone to your insurance company, but by speaking Winns before anyone else we can guarantee a higher level of service than you will find anywhere. 

What you need to know about claiming car insurance after an accident

If you call Winns before your insurer then the cost of any repairs to your vehicle will not be taken from your insurance policy. Instead, we will take care of any costs, including repairs to your car and the fee for organising your hire car after an accident. Once a settlement has been reached these fees, and any compensation that you are awarded will be claimed directly from the at-fault party's insurer.

Winns will take care of all of the details for you, so claiming for car hire after an accident couldn't be easier.

Can I make a claim for a hire car after an accident?

If you have been involved in a motoring accident that was not your fault, then you can make a claim that includes the cost of a hire car after an accident.

All you have to do when claiming for car hire after an accident is call Winns first, but there are ways that you can increase the likelihood of your claim being successful.

For example, you should try your best to gather evidence of the scene if you can. That includes taking photographs and making notes of the events leading up to the incident. Asking eyewitnesses to give statements will also strengthen your case.

It is important to keep in mind when claiming car insurance after an accident that any action must be brought against the at-fault party within three years. If you try and make a claim outside of this period then your claim will be considered time-barred and will not proceed.

What our clients say about Winns

Thanks to the dedication, knowledge, empathy and support shown by our team of claim handlers, Winns is rated 'Excellent' on the independent consumer review site, Trustpilot.

Below are just some of the most recent comments that have been left by our clients during and after completing successful claims with Winns:

Winn Solicitors was very helpful and informative and tried [their] best to get everything sorted in as little time as possible so very thankful for [their] advice and support.

Luey Hewitt

Professional and human personnel, my call was dealt with by a friendly staff member who was very competent and approachable. She made a frustrating situation a little better.

Mrs. J. Ribbon

Amazing service, so glad I used Winn Solicitors, they’ve helped me massively got me in a great physiotherapists and medical service. They have worked great on my claim, all queries or concerns I raised they dealt with brilliantly. The time it took to process my claim was fab, I have not a bad word to say about Winns and I would like to thank Laura McEwan who dealt with my claim, brilliantly I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thank you Winns!

Chloe Barrows

To find out more about claiming car insurance after an accident, contact Winns today on the phone or using Live Chat.

Why make a claim with Winns?

When you use Winns' service to make a claim for a hire car after an accident, you get immediate access to any necessary medical treatment that you may need, such as physiotherapy, to help you make the best possible recovery. If that wasn't enough, you can also ask us any questions that may be on your mind, taking advantage of our wealth of knowledge and experience.

We know that it's important to try and keep your life as normal as possible after an accident, which is why we will give you access to a like-for-like car ASAP. No matter what make, model or spec you drive, we'll get a like-for-like vehicle to you within just four office hours. To find out more about claiming solely for repairs to a vehicle, read our specialist page here.

Finally, when you make a claim through Winns, you won’t have to pay the excess following a car accident that isn't your fault. This is another cost that will be taken from the at-fault party's insurance once a settlement has been reached, so you don't have to worry about being left out of pocket following a collision.

Winns have just taken on my case after a car accident that wasn’t my fault after my own insurance company weren’t helping at all. Within an hour they had arranged a [hire] car and collection of my damaged vehicle whilst I was at work and arranged an appointment with a physiotherapist. What an amazing service.

Mr. G. Dawe

Mr Barber explained everything clearly and didn't mind going in to more detail to ensure we understood the process from start to finish. He reassured us and set up a replacement vehicle and put us in contact with medical professionals.

Lucy Treanor

Claiming car insurance after an accident – FAQs

How long after an accident can you make a claim?

When claiming after an accident, you must begin proceedings within a period of three years after the incident. That is the maximum amount of a time a claim is eligible, and if you try to seek a settlement after three years then your case will be time-barred and dismissed. If your car was damaged in the accident, then it’s best to contact Winns about car hire as soon as possible, so that you aren’t inconvenienced by being off the road for long.

What do you do after a car accident which is not your fault?

If you've had a car accident that wasn't your fault, and need help claiming car insurance after an accident, then call Winns. Our claims handlers are on hand to arrange the medical treatment and vehicle repairs you need and will keep you informed on the progress of your claim at every stage.

Very rapid response to me reporting an accident that was not my fault. They have organised everything quickly and seamlessly to minimise the disruption in my life. They even did a follow-up call to check I had everything I needed from them and to check that I was okay because of the extent of the damage.

Rebecca

I had an accident on a Friday night, on the Saturday, Winn’s had arranged for my car to be collected and stored over the weekend and a hire car so that I wasn’t left without a car to get back to work on Monday morning. They’ve also arranged physio and got my car in for repair. Great work done so far and thank you.

Andrea Lopes-Watson

For more information about making a claim following a car accident, get in touch with the team at Winns using the phone or Live Chat today.