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Road Traffic Accidents in the UK

Submitted by Andy Mitchell on 2009-01-19 and viewed 1744 times.
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Road Accidents in the UK are becoming increasingly common. Here we take a look at liability and determining who is at fault.


If you are a driver, traffic accidents come with the territory. Though there are many steps you can take to be as careful as possible and avoid them, road accidents are still a part of life for all drivers, and there is no guarantee that you will never have one.  After all, you can be the world’s best, most cautious driver, but there are other people on the road with you that may not be as trustworthy. On top of that, the condition of the road itself might be an issue. Of course, no one likes to think about it, and we all hope it never happens to us, but at some point in your life, you might find yourself in a car accident. It is important to be aware of what factors go into determining liability, particularly if you are injured during the accident. Personal injury sustained by you or anyone in your vehicle is unfortunate, but if you are not at fault, then you may be entitled to compensation. Knowing who or what was at fault will be necessary when you file accident claim to get that compensation. Determining who is at fault is usually straight-forward if another vehicle is involved – for instance, if you are hit from behind by another car, the other driver is generally found to be liable by default. Even if you are rear ended because you braked suddenly or stopped unexpectedly, the other driver is required to have been a safe distance behind you, and should theoretically have had enough time to see your sudden braking and adjust his speed accordingly. This is just a general rule, though, and in some cases, it may not hold up, but such disputes will require legal counsel. There are other times that the condition of the road itself causes you to have an accident. Excess gravel, pot holes, ice, mud and more can make driving conditions hazardous. If there is not adequate signage to warn you of these problems, and you are injured, then that is information for your road traffic accident claim, as well. Individuals or companies that weren’t anywhere near you at the time of your injury could be found at fault if, for instance, a company did not resurface the road properly after repairing a pothole, or oil was spilled onto the road and not cleaned properly. We all hope to never experience a road accident, but you must take heed and be aware of the basics regarding liability, particularly should you or someone in your vehicle be injured in an accident. Personal injury accident claims can help you get compensation and recover some of your losses in such an event.

Article Source: http://www.compensationsecrets.co.uk/

Filing a road traffic accident claim can be very stressful. For help, or more information, it’s recommended that you contact an accident claim specialist, such as BGR Bloomer Solicitors. They are the personal injury specialists you can trust.


 
 
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