{"id":3789,"date":"2010-10-13T15:23:45","date_gmt":"2010-10-13T14:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=3789"},"modified":"2010-10-13T15:23:45","modified_gmt":"2010-10-13T14:23:45","slug":"car-accidents-advice-on-claiming-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2010\/10\/13\/car-accidents-advice-on-claiming-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accidents Advice on Claiming Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"With a lot of the population in the UK relying on motor vehicles as our main method of transport the roads are becoming more and more busy. The worst time on the roads and what all drivers really want to avoid is the drive to and from work in the morning and around teatime. A lot of us tune into our local radio station on the way home to hear about any traffic jams, and if possible we try to avoid them.<\/p>\n

Even the most minor of car accidents<\/a> can cause serious injuries<\/strong>, for example if someone drives into the back of you it is highly possible that you will suffer from a whiplash injury. A whiplash injury<\/a> is caused when a person\u2019s neck is forced to jilt either backwards, forwards or sideways. This can damage the neck and its surrounding area. Unlike most injuries whiplash injuries can take days to make themselves known, it may be that you begin to feel aching pains around the neck, if this happens you should see your GP.<\/p>\n

Road traffic accidents involving motor vehicles are a big worry to our government that is why they use precautions such as speed bumps, and speed cameras to try and get drivers to slow down. They often hold T.V campaigns that try and warn drivers what could happen if they become involved in an accident.
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When drivers become involved in car accidents there is often confusion<\/strong> upon whose fault the accident was. For example if the car in front slammed their breaks on forcing the driver behind to go into the back of them, it would be up to the driver in front to provide sufficient evidence<\/strong> to why they suddenly stopped.<\/p>\n

If you have been involved in a car accident and are looking to make an injury compensation claim<\/a> we advise that you do this through an independent law company rather than through your insurance. For more information on whiplash compensation claims<\/a> contact the Injury Lawyers<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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