Accidents involving lorries and HGVs often result in serious injuries. If you were hurt in a collision with a heavy goods vehicle, we help you claim the compensation you deserve.
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What Is a Lorry or HGV Accident Claim?
A lorry or HGV accident claim is the legal process of seeking compensation after being injured in a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle that was not your fault. Due to their size and weight, lorries can cause severe or life-changing injuries even at low speeds.
Lorry and HGV accidents are often caused by:
• Driver fatigue or lack of rest breaks
• Speeding or reckless driving
• Dangerous manoeuvres or failure to check blind spots
• Poor vehicle maintenance or overloaded cargo
• Distraction (e.g. using a mobile phone)
• Adverse road or weather conditions
No matter the circumstances, if you’ve been injured in the last 3 years because of someone else’s negligence, LITKRAFT can help you start your claim and get the support you need to recover.
Who Can Claim After a Lorry or HGV Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a lorry or HGV accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation — whether you were a road user or working in the vehicle at the time.
Common people who can make a claim include:
• Drivers and passengers of other vehicles involved in a crash with a lorry
• Pedestrians or cyclists injured in an HGV accident
• Lorry or HGV drivers injured due to another road user’s negligence
• Workers affected by unsafe loading or poorly maintained vehicles
At LITKRAFT, we can also arrange replacement hire vehicles where possible, so you can stay mobile while your claim is ongoing.
Why Choose LITKRAFT Lorry & HGV Accident Claims Team?
Lorry accidents often result in serious injuries that can have a lasting impact on your health, finances, and daily life. We make the claims process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
• We speak your language
• 14 years’ experience – 21,000+ cases, £51M+ won
• 93% of clients come via recommendations
• 24/7 new accident helpline
• Home or hospital visits anywhere in the UK – free
• Work with top UK personal injury lawyers
• We are a regulated claims management company
• Fast, confidential, stress-free claims process
Common Lorry & HGV Accident Scenarios We Handle
• Rear-end collisions and jackknifing accidents
• Crashes caused by driver fatigue or exceeding hours regulations
• Accidents due to speeding, poor manoeuvres or dangerous overtaking
• Pedestrian and cyclist collisions at junctions or in blind spots
• Accidents involving overloaded or poorly maintained vehicles
• Hit-and-run incidents and accidents with uninsured drivers (via the Motor Insurers’ Bureau)
How Much Compensation Could You Get?
The amount of compensation you may receive after a lorry or HGV accident depends on your individual circumstances. Key factors include:
• The type and severity of your injuries
• How long your recovery takes and whether you’re left with ongoing symptoms
• Any loss of earnings and impact on your future work
• The effect on your daily life, independence and wellbeing
• Medical treatment, rehabilitation, and out-of-pocket expenses such as travel or vehicle repairs
Your solicitor will base the value of your case on medical evidence, financial records and the official Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), ensuring your claim reflects the real impact the accident has had on your life.
Our No Win No Fee Lorry & HGV Accident Claims Process
• Free Consultation – We assess your case and explain your options
• Evidence Gathering – Accident reports, photos, witness statements, medical records
• Medical Assessment – Independent report to assess the impact of your injuries
• Negotiation – Your solicitor aims for the maximum possible settlement
• Settlement or Court – If liability is disputed, we’re ready to take your case to court
No Win, No Fee – If your claim is unsuccessful and you’ve been honest and cooperative, you won’t pay your solicitor’s fee.
Time Limits for UK Lorry & HGV Accident Claims
• Adults: 3 years from the date of the accident
• Children: Until their 21st birthday
• Fatal accidents: 3 years from date of death or discovery of cause
Contact Us for Your FREE Claim Assessment
Call 0208 635 5555, request a callback, or use our quick online form.
We’ll confirm within minutes if you may have a case.
Home or Hospital Visits – We’ll come to you anywhere in the UK at no extra cost. Whether you’re at home, in hospital, or at a rehab centre, we’ll take statements, collect evidence, and guide you through your claim — so you can focus on recovery while we handle the legal work.
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Over 93% of our clients come to us through personal recommendation. With more than £51 million recovered and 15+ years of experience, our results speak for themselves — but we’d rather let our clients speak for us.
I am very impressed with the service provided. Thanks to LITKRAFT assistant I was able to prove my innocence. Third party was denying the damages suffered, but we never gave up, resulting in a settlement of compensation that I was really happy with.
If you had an accident – immediately call LITKRAFT. They are true professionals and it really shows, as they can tell you straight away if you have a case. When I had another accident I emailed all details to them and they called me back within 20 min.
Great company, fantastic staff who are just a phone call away to help. They were very patient in explaining every document received from solicitors or doctors. When we first started the claims process, the other party tried to deny liability, but LITKRAFT solicitor fought my case in court and won it. I was delighted with the process and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from LITKRAFT.
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