I am all too aware of the dangers of the motorway, due to driving almost 70 miles a day to and from work! It is on these journeys that I have witnessed the aftermath of many accidents, and so come to write this blog today. Being such a frequent user of the motorway, I know that most of the time motorway journeys are uneventful and safe; however, with my experience of working in a personal injury law firm, I know that there are a small minority of drivers where this has not been the case.
Accidents can occur on motorways for many reasons – I have listed some of these reasons below:
- Driving too closely to the car in front and not taking heed of the traffic slowing down ahead.
- Not realising their junction is coming up soon and so cutting across a multitude of lanes to exit the motorway.
- Merging lanes without completing the proper checks, and so colliding with another vehicle.
- Undertaking – i.e. overtaking cars in a faster lane
If you have been involved in a road accident, there are a few actions which should be taken by you:
- Reporting the incident to the Police – this is necessary as a Police report may need to be compiled. The accident circumstances, as well as your injuries, should be reported as fully and as accurately as possible, as a Police report can be used as evidence for your claim.
- Exchanging details – obtaining the driver at fault’s details is crucial – by details I mean name, address, registration number and insurance policy details.
- Get medically examined – this will not only allow for your injuries to be assisted with, but it also allows the medic to place a note in your medical records.
Lastly, you should seek the advice of a specialist personal injury lawyer to begin a claim for compensation. There are many different law firms to choose from, so I have attempted to list some things to look out for:
- 100% of your compensation, with no deductions or hidden charges.
- No hidden solicitors costs for you to pay
- High service standards – you can ask your law firm what their standards entail
- Early medical intervention – a good law firm will arrange medical treatment at no cost to yourself
- Extras, such as vehicle hire and repairs arranged.
If you have any further questions regarding your potential road traffic accident claim then feel free to give us a call.
