Can I make a claim if a car accident is my fault?

In this video, John McCarthy answers the frequently asked question, “Can I make a claim if a car accident is my fault?”

Quick summary

No. If you are wholly to blame for the accident, then you are not entitled to any compensation for any injuries incurred. However there may be a situation where liability can be split between you and another party and if this is the case, the amount of compensation will be reduced.

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