road traffic accident claims

A woman has finally won her compensation battle after her daughter was seriously disabled in a hit and run accident. The accident happened in 2004 in Sale, Manchester and the Mother has been pursuing a personal injury compensation claim ever since.

Bournemouth Council has announced its plans to repair many of the county roads due to the increased amount of accident claims that have been lodged over the past year.

During the winter months the snow can cause serious disruption and injury to many individuals.  While it is difficult to fully anticipate the snow, many members of society are injured due to others’ unawareness of the potential hazards of snow.

Meanwhile, in Gloucester concerns overpothole-related hazards presented by a road have led to the council there saying they may resurface it.

For bike riders, the roads can be hazardous. Travelling by bike or motorcycle makes you vulnerable in traffic. A substantial number of road traffic accidents involve bikes and motorcycles and result in serious injuries for cyclists and riders.If you’ve been the victim of a bike accident, you may have a claim for bike accident compensation.

One of North Yorkshire's worst accident blackspots,infamous for the number of road traffic accidents that occur there has been improved from a safety point of view by the upgrading of its bridge and road layout.

 

The 24 British passengers who were involved in a bus crash in Bulgaria could now make accident claims after a judge ruled that the accident was caused by driver error.

A school boy sustained injuries to his spine, leg and hip when he was involved in a road traffic accident during which he wasdragged under the wheels of a bus after his clothing got caught.

Accidents occurring on buses, trains and other public transport vehicles can often cause multiple injuries due to their passenger load. Whilst the number of UK fatalities is decreasing in public transport, minor to serious injuries are still very common. If you have been involved in a public transport accident you may have the right to seek compensation for you injuries..

A bus driver who was injured in a collision with a van has been awarded compensation as a result of his accident claim.

The family of a Chinese student who was killed tragically in a road traffic accident when she was cycling and came into collision with a bus feel that they may be entitled to make a personal injury claim.

A businessman is set  to receive personal injury compensation through accident claims which could be worth millions after being horrifically injured after he was dragged underneath an articulated lorry. The man was hit by the lorry in September 2007 as he got out of his car in Chesterfield town centre. He was caught underneath the lorry and eventually his severely injured body was thrown into the road.

A man who sustained serious injuries after being run over on a dual carriageway is to receive a payout of at least six figures having made an accident claim.

A couple from Harrow are both seeking personal injury accident claims after they were involved in a motorway accident in Leicester.

The ruling was made in relation to a case brought by a cyclist who was knocked off his bike by a speeding motorcyclist. The accident happened in Essex in 2005 and the cyclist sustained a serious brain injury as a result of the bike accident which wasn't his fault.

A cyclist is to sue the local council for compensation following the injuries he sustained after hitting a pothole whilst cycling on the way to work.

A cyclist who was injured when he hit a sunken drain and was propelled over the handlebars of his bike has been awarded damages for facial injuries.

The Department for Transport have recently published figuresrelating toroad traffic accidents in 2008. Specifically the publication includes National Statistics on road casualties in personal injury road accidents reported to the police in Great Britain for the third quarter of 2008, according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol is thought to be responsible for 3,000 deaths per year.  Although we all know that it is illegal to drink and drive there is often doubt about how much it is legal to drink if you are planning to drive a vehicle.  The legal limit above which you must not drive is 35 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath or 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood.  It is therefore incredibly difficult to be sure exactly how much is safe and legal.  Many road safety campaigners would argue that it is not safe to drink and drive at all.

In a bid to cut road traffic accidents a proposal has been put forward which could potentially mean that after two speeding offences drivers could be banned.

The weather forecast is for snow and ice to hit throughout the UK overnight tonight and for temperatures to plummet.
 

The family of a worker who died in a bus accident is likely to mount civil accident claims after a hearing which found the bus company he worked for responsible for the accident.

The family of a 42 year old are seeking substantial compensation on behalf of their son who remains critically ill in hospital.

The family of a man who was mysteriously killed on a poorly lit country road has been awarded £70,000 by their insurance company after an accident claim.

The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on the UKs roads has risen sharply recently. In turn there has also been an increase in the number of accident claims. Department of Transport figures released last week revealed that the number of cyclist killed in the first 3 months of this year was 820. This represents an 19% increase on the same period last year.

There are many dangerous roads the world over, and hazards can appear in the form of bad weather, human error, irresponsible drivers, or the conditions of the road. Here, we take a look at some of the world’s most perilous roads.

When Mr Groves received compensation money after being in a serious scooter accident, he didn’t think he would be using it to protect himself from further injuries.

It has been reported that the treacherous roads could lead to more road traffic accidents and in turn an increase in personal injury claims.

As the Christmas party season approaches a report undertaken by Brunel University for an insurance company has found that drivers are more at risk of personal injury and car accidents when they have a hangover.They are also more likely to commit a traffic violation when they had a hangover but were well within the blood alcohol limit for legal driving.

 

At least 250 people in the UK are injured every year on the hard should after a breakdown. Thousands of people break down each year on the motorway and many accidents could be avoided if drivers and passengers follow simple safety guidelines.  However, if it is at all possible and safe to do so you should always try to leave to motor at the next junction or service station in the event of a breakdown.

The Highways Agency is likely to face a number of accident claims for failing to adequately protect Westcountry motorists during treacherous weather earlier this year. A stretch of the A30 between Okehampton in Devon and Bodmin in Cornwall had to be closed on 21s January after a number of accidents were caused by sheet ice on the road.

Brake the road safety charity described recent hit and run incident statistics as “shocking”.  High and run deaths have continued to rise of the last ten years.  It is thought that many hit and run incidents are caused by uninsured drivers or drivers who are under the influence of alcohol.

A man who sustained life threatening injuries after he was hit by a drunk driver has made successful accident claims and has been awarded £1.1million in compensation.

A whiplash injury can be treated in a variety of ways but it is often a matter of resting and waiting for the body to repair itself over time.

Keeping cool and calm on the roads can be difficult when faced with a stressful or dangerous situation. But road rage itself can be a hazard, so learning how to control your anger is an important part of being a good driver. Check out our top tips on how to beat road rage and how best to deal with a driver who has lost their temper with you.

Nearly three years after being involved in a near fatal accident, a cyclist is claiming for compensation for personal injury.

Accident claims relating to different types road traffic accidents are on the increase. For example a lorry driver who was injured when his vehicle was blown over in high winds has recently won £86,000 in compensation from the haulage company that he worked for.

A lorry driver has been rewarded an accident claims compensation payout for an injured leg during a police road side safety check.

Unfortunately road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a daily occurrence on Britain’s roads. If you’ve been unfortunate enough to be involved in one yourself, which wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim for personal injury.

According to recent estimates, there are approximately 1.7 million uninsured drivers on UK roads today, which equates to roughly 1 in 12 of all road users . With so many people driving without insurance, it is hardly surprising to learn that one in ten of us will have been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver. When making a claim for a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, compensation is awarded by the third party’s insurer, so what happens when they are not insured?

A cyclist who knocked over a schoolboy at a pedestrian crossing has admitted careless cycling he was granted a 12-month conditional discharge and was ordered to pay £75 personal injury compensation to the boy for the minor injuries sustained during the accident.

A man fromthe Midlandswas seriously injured on Christmas Eve 2007 when a delivery lorry ran over his leg twice. The man has since made a successful accident claim and received £350,000 in compensation.

A potentially multi-million-pound accident claim case began yesterday.

The case is being brought by the family of a cyclist who represented Guernsey in the 1998 Commonwealth Gamesbut who was severely injured whilst out training when he was struck by a car in November 1998.

A pensioner is hoping for an accident claims compensation payout for the injuries she received whilst trying to disembark from a bendy bus.

We've commented several times on the dangers of the increasing number of potholes on our roads due to the very cold weather this winter.

A horse-rider who was injured by a speeding motorcyclist is to make a personal injury claim. The road traffic accident took place in 2006 when the motorcyclist failed to respond to the horse-riders hand signals to slow down.

A former fitness instructor receives £1 million in compensation after she was knocked down by a van in 2003.

As a result of the impact the 35 year woman suffered severe brain damage resulting in paralysis.

Road traffic accident? These come in all shapes and sizes. Were you the driver in your road traffic accident? Have you been injured in a car crash? Were you a passenger, a pedestrian or a cyclist caught in a traffic accident? Are your road traffic injuries minor or life-changing? Whatever your situation, if you've been involved in a road traffic accident that was caused by another vehicle in the last three years^*, you could be entitled to road traffic accident compensation. Remember, it's your right to make a road traffic accident claim.

Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) occur on Britain’s road each and every day. Unfortunately this is one of the dangers of our busy roads. While insurance is a legal necessity for all drivers in the UK, this doesn’t stop a high percentage of road users driving without insurance.

If caught they can be prosecuted by the police, but what happens if you’re involved in an accident with one of these drivers?

How can you claim compensation?

A German man whose wife was killed in a road traffic accident in the Dubai desert is expected to claim accident compensation.The courts have already awarded temporary compensation to the man having found that the holiday company and the driver of their vehicle to be responsible for the accident.

Slough has been named as the most likely place for you to have a motor accident for the third year running. The figures, from a survey by a well knownhigh street insurance company, are based on the number of accident claims made by drivers and the results found that Slough is 41.3% above the national average.

Driving in the winter can be a difficult and hazardous experience. Poor visibility and harsh weather conditions are some of the leading causes of traffic collisions and compensation claims in the UK. Whilst the best way to avoid an accident in adverse weather conditions is to stay off the roads altogether, this is not always practical. Put safety first and take a look at our guide to driving this winter.

Taxis are a popular mode of transport throughout the UK. Every day thousands of people use a range of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHV) to commute. However, taxis often transport multiple passengers which can result in several passengers sustaining a range of minor to severe injuries.

If you were a passenger in taxi related accident, you may have the right to claim.

A Blackpool taxi driver may make a personal injury compensation claim against the local council after he was involved in road traffic accident last month.

A tower crane driver who was run over by a bendy bus in London could make an accident claim. The accident happened in November 2007. It was raining and the man ran to catch the bus and slipped and fell underits wheels. The bus finally stopped when passengers alerted the driver to what had happened.

Road traffic accidents occur up and down the UK each and every day of the year, with the vast majority resulting in some form of accident compensation claim. They can occur due to a variety of factors including road conditions and a degree of fault on the part of both or one of the drivers.

The Motor Insurers' Bureau was set up in 1946. It's an organisation which handles accident claims when someone has been injured or has sustained damage to property because of an uninsured driver or a driver who is untraceable.

Being involved in a car accident can be an extremely frightening experience. If you’re lucky and manage to escape without injury, you’re still likely to be shaken up and suffering from some form of shock. That’s perfectly normal. But you’ll need to be thinking clearly. Your own personal safety and that of the other people involved should of course be your main concern, but you’ll need to start thinking straight and doing a variety of things for insurance purposes. Here’s a check list of what you must do after a car accident.

A road traffic accident (RTA) describes any accident which takes place either on the road or pavement/footpath. Every individual who uses a vehicle on the road, whether it be a car, motorcycle, van, lorry or bike has a duty to safe guard their own safety and the safety of other road users.

A PENSIONER who writes children's stories has lost a claim for damages after she was injured on a bus in Manchester.