To want to claim on friends insurance?

[mrssmith45]

So my ds - 17 was is a car accident where his friend was driving. They grew up together and I am friends with his parents. His dad has called today and asked if we wanted to claim in his insurance for his injuries. My first thought was no, but after speaking to a few people they seem to think we should. He was in hospital for 2 nights and has a broken rib and bruising. He has to have 2 weeks off college and work and also missed an important assessment. I just wanted to know peoples thoughts on this please. They have said it won't affect his friends insurance, my partner thinks it's a bad idea as it will ruin their friendship.

@MilduraS

Just call one of your local law firms. Almost all will have solicitors who deal with these claims (I used to). It does take ages to see any money but after the initial appointment to give details of the accident you won't need to do much other than attend an appointment with a medical expert and provide receipts for any financial losses. For the initial appointment you'll need details like the date and time of the accident, location, drivers name, his insurance details. They could find the insurance details for you but it's a paid service so they'd need to charge you the few pounds to do the search (would come out of the end settlement).

I really wouldn't just opt for a local high street firm. Better to go with one that belongs to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.