RTA claim advice: Turning onto side roads

As a driver you will have probably, at some point in your driving life, have experienced another driver suddenly stop to turn without warning. This can be extremely dangerous, especially if the roads are wet or icy. Depending upon the speed you are travelling and how close to the vehicle you are, this could result in an accident.

When on the roads this is always going to be an issue because some drivers may be in an area they are not used to, so they may suddenly make a last minute turn. Or some drivers simply don’t take into account the safety of other road users. Whatever the reason, this is extremely dangerous and is one of the reasons that road accidents involving side roads are quite common.
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Injured on a Zebra Crossing! Who is to blame?

A zebra crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing that allows pedestrians to cross the road safely. Unlike some other crossings they are uncontrolled by traffic lights and can be identified by white staggered lines that run across the road. Although most pedestrians and road users will be aware of this type of crossing, they may not be aware of who has the right of way.
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Cereal Offenders Strike on M25

For some drivers the motorway is what they fear most. The thought of vehicles reaching speeds of up to 70mph is enough for them to opt out of driving altogether. With large vehicles such as Vans and Lorries drivers often feel like they are on a high-speed sandwich. If the thought of that wasn’t enough to put you off, the latest investigation from the Daily Mail is sure to.

The Daily Mail set up a camera for an hour on the M25 to catch drivers behaving badly. They said in their report that it created a whole new meaning to ‘breakfast on the go’. The camera caught 14 drivers breaking the law in the space of an hour.

One of the 14 was a man caught tucking into a bowl of cereal as he was driving along the busy motorway. The paper photographed drivers eating, drinking, texting and even nodding off. One man was even pictured fully unclothed as it appeared he was getting changed, whilst the driver of the vehicle was enjoying his cigarette. These mischievous drivers were all caught yesterday on a stretch of the M25 near South Mimms, Hertfordshire.
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Advice on public transport claims!

When you use public transport you expect as a passenger, that you’ll endure a safe journey to your destination. However that’s not always the case!

With autumn slowly creeping in, those winter bus journeys are going to be something we all dread. Getting up an extra hour in the morning, waiting at a bus stop or railway/tube station in wet and cold conditions, it’s not a nice experience…

When using public transport the driver of the bus, tram, train etc owes you, as a customer, a duty of care.
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RTA claim involving learner drivers

If you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident (RTA) with a learner driver that’s caused you injury and it wasn’t your fault then you may be entitled to claim compensation!

A lot of drivers are unaware of the fact that learner drivers, even though they’re less experienced, still owe the same standard of care as fully qualified drivers when using the road. However, other road users are still expected to treat learner cars with caution if they approach them on the roads.

This means giving them plenty of space when using the road, and being patient with them. Although a lot of us do get annoyed when we get stuck behind a learner driver, what we all seem to forget is that the person in the car in front used to be us, however many years ago.
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Am I negligent for my own work accident?

If you have an accident at work are you responsible or are your employer’s automatically responsible for failing to take “better care of you”?

This is difficult to answer with a definitive ‘yes’ or ‘no’… As every case has to be judged on its own merits and there are many aspects which can influence how successful your claim is likely to be.

The first point is to establish whether or not your employer owed you a duty of care in the circumstances. Did your accident happen in your workplace; this may be in an office or out on a site you are contracted to work on? Your van or truck may be your workplace for example? If this is the case and if you had an accident whilst in your workplace then it’s more than likely that your employer owed you a duty of care.
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Protocol for road traffic accident claims now reformed!

The majority of you reading this will probably be unaware that as from last week the protocol which solicitors and insurers follow for pursuing claims for compensation has changed. There has always been a protocol that governs the claiming world, and it’s what lawyers and insurers use in order to manage claims efficiently – the rules are important for claims to be completed properly!

And as of Friday April 30^th 2010, the new Road Traffic Accident Protocol comes in to affect, which will now be used as the rules and regulations for all road traffic accident claims that occur on or after the date mentioned above!
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Travel anxiety after a road accident!

Following road traffic accident’s many people expect to experience the common symptoms of a whiplash type injury. Neck pain, back pain and the associated symptoms are common place but many people are not familiar with the psychological effects a road traffic accident can have on them.

The most common psychological symptom experienced is that of travel anxiety. Effects can be very debilitating on a person’s lifestyle and can last for many months post accident. We shall explore the symptoms experienced and how they can be treated.
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Learner drivers, Instructors and car accident claims

In addition to all the usual requirements, there are certain conditions that must be met before a learner driver can even drive under supervision:

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Roundabout Accidents – Are You in the Correct Lane?

There are many rules in the highway code which govern how you should circulate on a roundabout (including how to approach and exit a roundabout). Obviously, all the usual rules apply – check your mirrors, signal and manoeuvre. You should also decide early on which exit you wish to take and ensure you are in the correct lane (before entering the roundabout) for your intended route.

It is a MUST that when you are approaching a roundabout that you give way to road users to your right who are already established on the roundabout.
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