MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIM SOLICITOR

Experienced Personal Injury Claim Solicitors

Our specialist motor accident claim solicitors deal with cases using the no win no fee scheme. We pay compensation in full and win or lose there is no charge. If you use our claims service there is no financial risk whatsoever. In order to make a personal injury compensation claim the accident must have occurred within the last three years and have been caused as a result of negligence by a third party. Even if the other driver is uninsured we can still make a motor accident claim through the Motor Insurers Bureau whose purpose is to compensate the victims of uninsured drivers.

Motor Accident Claims - Facts and Figures

Roads in the United Kingdom are more congested by the day with an annual traffic increase of more than 2% year on year. There are over 30 million registered vehicles on UK roads of which over 90% are private cars with most households operating at least two vehicles. Almost 30,000 people are seriously injured on the roads every year which includes almost 9 fatalities every day and most involve speed and/or alcohol. Motor accident claim figures have been falling for a number of years due to improved vehicle safety features and increased public awareness of accident factors.

Common Causes of Motor Accidents

Human error is by far the most common cause of motor vehicle accidents representing a contributing factor in 98% of all reported collisions. A substantial part of this figure involves driver fatigue, contributing to slower reaction times, blurred vision and impaired observation and decision-making skills. It is not uncommon for a very fatigued driver to fall asleep at the wheel.

Age and driving experience also play a role in the likelihood that a person will be involved in a car accident. Younger, inexperienced drivers are much more prone to motor vehicle collisions and are substantially over represented in the motor accident claim statistics. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug remains a serious problem which is particularly prevalent amongst young drivers.

Reducing Car Accident Claims

The police are employing a variety of techniques to make the roads safer including strict enforcement of speed limits with the use of both motorised patrols and speed detection cameras. Some areas are employing zero tolerance whereas in other parts of the country a driver may be able to avoid criminal charges altogether by agreeing to attend a “Driver Improvement Scheme” course.

The driving test in the UK has undergone major changes which were enacted in order to help keep unprepared and unskilled drivers off the road. One of the new additions to the test is driving in various road and traffic conditions. A section on driving theory has also been added. Those applying for a licence are now tested on their driving abilities as well as their knowledge of traffic laws. The Theory Test utilises touch screen technology. On the screen, the driver watches video clips of different driving-related situations. The purpose is to test the driver's ability to perceive and react to various types of dangers.