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The festive season and the colder months of the year usually spark a rise in the amount of road traffic accident claims we take on. The adverse weather will often lead to accidents like rear end collisions, roundabout crashes, and drivers emerging from side roads due to wet and icy surface conditions.

So when it comes to being the victim in these sorts of circumstances, it’s useful to know your rights!
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Bends in the road are accident hotspots for various reasons. The common scenarios are vehicles not stopping in time and hitting the back of another car on the bend, perhaps because traffic has slowed, cars pulling out of a side road and being hit by a vehicle coming fast around a bend, or where the vehicle from the opposing direction veers over on to the wrong side of the road when trying to negotiate a bend.

So when it comes to accidents caused by being hit by another car or vehicle on a bend, who is at fault, and can you claim for personal injury compensation?

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When it comes to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, it is often the drivers of vehicles who have the higher duty of care. This is common where accidents take place involving pedestrians crossings or crossing the road in general, or where cars and pedestrians may mix together, such as in car parks.

So where do you stand if you are injured as a pedestrian on a pathway or pavement? What are your rights for making a claim for personal injury compensation?

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Okay, so you’ve had a road accident and you were not at fault – perhaps you have been hit in the back, or another driver has pulled out on you from a side road, for example. Whatever the circumstances, you may be eligible to compensation if the accident was not your fault and you have been injured as a result.

Whiplash is a common injury from these sorts of incidents, and if you want to know what you need to be able to start a claim for personal injury compensation, read on!

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You may have seen the harrowing footage of the moment 38 year old David Holmes lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident at a junction in June last year. It’s been widely shared on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and the video has already clocked millions of hits on YouTube.

The footage, captured on David’s helmet camera, is truly terrifying and shows the moment of impact when the driver found responsible pulled across his lane.
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When it comes to making a claim for personal injury compensation when you are injured on a public footpath or highway, evidence is key. It’s both important to have the right evidence to be able to properly and adequately pursue a claim as well as having the right evidence to give yourself the best possible shot of succeeding with the claim.

So if you want to know the tips and tricks, read on for some vital advice.

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Reversing a vehicle requires care and consideration for potential hazards – especially when visibility is reduced which is often the case when a driver is backing out of somewhere. A manoeuvre like this needs to be performed slowly and steadily to ensure that other drivers or pedestrians are not put at risk.

But despite the obviousness of all of the above it is still a common scenario in road traffic accident compensation claims – so read on for your rights.
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Crossroads are naturally accident black spots and they often involve cyclists and motor bike riders. Drivers should all know the rules of the road and we should all know that we must take extra care to look out for bikers as they are harder to spot when compared most other vehicles; especially at crossroads and junctions.

So read on for more information about what to do if you are injured as a biker at a crossroads.

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To be honest, it really does depend on the nature of the accident. Road accidents are common on roundabouts because they are crash hot spots. With so many vehicles approaching from so many directions, crossing lanes, and stopping and starting, it’s no surprise they are a common cause of accidents.

So who is at fault for a roundabout accident claim?

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The law changes last year mean that most law firms now take the full 25% from your payout, charge you (sometimes upfront) for insurance that costs hundreds of pounds, and there may be additional charges and deductions if you go through a claims management company or accident advice service instead.

So is there such a thing as 100% compensation for a road accidents nowadays?

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