Yep, it’s that time of year again – winter! Cold nights and frosty mornings, and the need to wear layer upon layer of clothes just so you don’t freeze. And worst of all, the pain of having to drive somewhere.
Driving in the winter can be a nightmare. Waiting relentlessly to defrost your car, making sure your tyres are winter proof, stocking up on de-icer; we all know the feeling. But worst of all are the icy roads – one negligent move from a third party vehicle and you have them colliding into the back of you, causing a road traffic accident, or worse still, causing you to sustain injuries as a result of the accident that wasn’t even your fault.
If anything goes by last year’s events of heavy snow and icy roads, here at The Injury Lawyers we are preparing ourselves for these types of accidents to come pouring through our help lines. If you have been in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, you could have a successful claim for personal injury – so don’t hesitate to call for some free legal advice.
Winter brings challenges for road users, making driving a lot more dangerous. Those negligent drivers who do not drive with due care and diligence will be found liable for a road traffic accident. As the roads are becoming increasingly icy there are far more road traffic accidents and therefore more innocent victims that need to make claims for compensation.
If a negligent party collides into the rear of your vehicle, you pretty much have a definite claim. The adverse winter conditions can cause problems such as decreased visibility and wet roads making stopping distances more difficult to judge. If another driver does not stop in time, attempt to avoid a collision, or even neglects to use their brakes at all, the fact is that they are at fault and are liable to compensate you through their insurance. If you have been injured due to their negligence, you are entitled to compensation. Your injuries could include whiplash to the neck, back, and shoulders, or even serious spinal injuries – but it doesn’t stop there; you have to see the bigger picture. The negligent driver has caused much more than your injuries.
As a result of the accident you may have had to have some time off work because of your injuries, and you may have been unable to do some of the things you used to do such as going to the gym, partaking in social activities, and even simple day to day activities can be affected. All these losses combine to form as part of your compensation. Being involved in a road traffic accident can affect your whole life – that is why we here at The Injury Lawyers will aim to get you the most compensation that you deserve.
So, whilst we brace the winter months, ensure to take every effort to drive carefully, and if you have been a victim of a road traffic accident that was not your fault, don’t hesitate to claim for the compensation you deserve.
