Been in a road accident that wasn’t your fault? Whether you were a driver or passenger, pedestrian or cyclist, contact us now about your personal injury claim.
Even the most careful drivers can be involved in road traffic accidents. Hopefully it's just a minor bump. But even the most gentle of 'shunts' can result in a painful whiplash injury. And of course, if speeds are higher, any impact is much worse, and that could result in a serious injury that's going to affect you for the rest of your life.
To make matters worse, it's often another driver's negligence that caused the accident. If you can prove that's the case, you can make a personal injury compensation claim for loss and injuries resulting from the accident. Even if you were partly to blame for the accident, you may still be able to claim.
Passengers in cars involved in an accident who suffered injuries as a result are generally regarded as being blameless, suffering as a result of someone else's negligence. That means a successful personal injury claim can almost always be obtained.
Riding a motorbike can seriously damage your health. Statistics from Oxford University show that, over the last few years, the number of people killed or seriously injured in a road accident involving a two-wheeled vehicle was 147 per 100 million miles travelled. Because of a motorcycle's narrow profile when travelling towards you, other road users have a nasty habit of misjudging its speed. So if you've been involved in a motorcycle accident that was the result of someone else's negligence, that's cost you both financially and physically, you can probably make a claim for compensation.
Health benefits, traffic congestion and rising fuel costs have seen a boom in cycling over the past decade. But, what with potholes, inconsiderate motorists and unpredictable weather, you'll know that surviving on UK roads can be a challenge. And if you do come to grief, as well any injuries, the cost of replacing damaged cycling equipment and clothing can be expensive. Which makes it all the more annoying when the motorist that pulled out in front of you offers the usual "sorry, didn’t see you mate," excuse. So if, within the last three years, you, or a member of your family, have been involved in an accident in which you were injured, as a result of the negligence of another road user or by the poor state of the roads, you may be able to make a claim.
At some point during most days most of us are pedestrians. Whether walking to the shops during your lunch break, escorting the children to school or just enjoying the pleasure of a stroll. But crossing the road or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time, could result in your being involved in a collision with a vehicle, motorbike or cyclist. If you can demonstrate that any resultant injuries were caused solely, or in some way, by a third party, you may be able to obtain compensation - even if you were partly to blame.
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