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Road traffic accidents are unfortunately more popular than we’d like to think on UK roads. However, each time an accident takes place, especially in the most tragic of crashes, an investigation is put into place to find out why it happened. On Saturday night, a coach overturned on the M40 in Oxfordshire, injuring 17 people.

There were a total of 33 passengers on board the Oxford Tube vehicle when it crashed. Seventeen of those passengers were taken to hospital for treatment and five of those admitted needed surgery, mainly for broken bones. The double-decker coach had been travelling from London to Oxford when it crashed through a barrier and rolled on to its side down an embankment.

A police spokesman said that officers were investigating whether the coach took a different exit than normal, as it usually leaves the M40 at junction 8, but the accident occurred on the slip road around junction 7. One person was thrown clear of the vehicle, and another had to be freed from the wreckage. Some people with minor injuries were treated at the scene and others were taken to hospital.
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For many of us, a motorbike is a man’s favourite toy. However, there are women out there who also have a love for the machines. Riding a motorbike is the chosen alternative for some road users out there. It creates a sense of freedom that no motor vehicle could give. Motorbikes are able to cut through traffic jams due to their slim-line shape, meaning those riding them aren’t subjected to hours of traffic misery.Although riding a motorbike can bring joy to the rider, it can also cause terrible accidents, leaving a motorcyclist seriously injured. In the most tragic of cases, it can easily cost lives. Those who choose to ride a motorbike should carry out a number of procedures to ensure their bike is safe for them to ride.

They should ensure their bike has an up to date MOT, and that it is in full working order. The slightest mechanical fault can cause the bike to become involved in a road traffic accident.
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If you have been injured in an accident whilst visiting a supermarket and it wasn’t your fault then you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Accidents such as slips, trips and falls at supermarkets can have serious implications on the lives of the victims involved.

Although a whiplash injury is usually associated with car accidents, slips and falls can also cause it. In fact anything that can cause the neck to jolt sideways, backwards or forwards can cause the injury. There is no set time limit on how long it takes a person to recover from a whiplash injury. It may take a few weeks, months, and in some cases they may never fully recover.

Slips and falls in supermarkets can also cause injuries such as broken bones, or damage to joints; especially those around the knee. Whatever accident you become involved in it is important that you report it to a member of staff.
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With the festive season approaching more and more of us will be looking to celebrate, which in most cases means a few nights out in our local city centre. Everyone enjoys a good night out, it allows us to let our hair down and just focus on having a good time.

For those of us who are usually more reserved, a few glasses of wine allow us to let our hair down like every body else. We become more daring and chatty, wanting to talk to any body who will listen. There’s something about Christmas that makes everyone that little bit more friendly.

When we are on a night out there is always going to be the possibility that we become involved in an accident that wasn’t our fault. When this happens some of us choose not to make an injury compensation claim because we think that we won’t be able to, due to the circumstances. Pubs and clubs have the same safety regulations to follow like any other facility.
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When we are out on the roads, we need to constantly be on the lookout for what actions other road users are going to make next. If the driver in front of us puts their indicator on, we need to be prepared to stop or slow down for when they turn off. If there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road, we need to be prepared to stop in case they run out in front of us.

As a driver, we have a duty of care to other road users – not only do we need to be aware of what their next move is going to be, but we need to make them aware of what we intend to do next. A lot of us assume that if we stop suddenly, it is the driver behind us who will be at fault if they crash into the back of us. In most cases, this is generally true.

However, if someone is driving in front of you and they suddenly stop without warning, causing you to crash into the back of them, there is still a responsibility for the lead driver to explain why they stopped so suddenly. The reason for them stopping needs to be an adequate reason for doing so. For example, if a child ran out in front of their vehicle, this would be seen as a valid reason for stopping.
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Sight is one of the most precious gifts we have as humans… It allows us to take in the beautiful scenery of the world we live in, and is how we see and interact with those around us. If we were to lose our sight through an accident, it would be a life changing injury.

The loss of sight we could suffer may either be permanent or temporary. For those who suffer a permanent loss of sight, whether partial, or total loss of sight, it is a devastating injury for the victim and their loved ones.
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A lot of us often become confused when it comes to making a successful injury compensation claim. There are a lot of different injury law firms out there, so knowing which one to choose to handle your claim can be confusing. Some of us are also unsure how and when it is the best time to make a claim.

Here at the Injury Lawyers, we don’t think anyone should suffer from any kind of injury in an accident that wasn’t their fault and not be compensated. That is why we will do everything in our power to get you the compensation you deserve. We don’t look at injury compensation as just a sum of money; we see it as an investment for your future. It is there to help you recover from your injuries by compensating you financially, and covering any losses you may have suffered, and getting you medical treatment.

Unfortunately, lots of people are injured in all kinds of accidents every day. These may be accidents at home, in the work place, road traffic accidents, medical negligence related incidents, or accidents suffered when people are going about their everyday business. Whatever accident caused you to suffer your injuries, if it wasn’t your fault, you should be compensated for it.
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Thankfully, Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is very rare; however, in cases when it does happen, it should be treated as an emergency. CES has a number of “red flag” symptoms that medics should look out for; if these symptoms go unnoticed the syndrome can lead to paralysis of the lower body. In the worst cases it can significantly impair or even cause the loss of all sensation of the bowel and bladder.

The cauda equina is the nerve bundles that are formed beneath the structure of the nerve roots at the end of the spine. When this collection of nerves becomes compressed, which can happen for a number of reasons, it can have serious interferences with nerve impulses and transmissions.

The cauda equine may become compressed due to a traumatic event that has lead to a fracture or dislocation of the spinal column. It may be caused by a herniated disc which can cause pressure to the nerves, decreasing sensation, and causing inflammation. One of the rarest causes is a spinal tumour; these may develop in the small space around the location of the cauda equina.
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When we go to work, our employer has a duty to ensure that the conditions we are working in abide with safety regulations, and that all possibilities of staff becoming involved in an accident are kept to a minimum. They do this by carrying out a number of safety checks, and by sticking to health and safety regulations.

If an employer fails to abide by the health and safety regulations that are outlined and revised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), then they could be found negligent if an employee becomes involved in an accident whilst at work.

Whatever career you have, whether you work as a receptionist, a fitness instructor, or as a contractor on a building site, you are still at risk of becoming involved in an accident if your employer fails to carry out the necessary safety checks.
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When we order a taxi as a means of transport we expect that the service we receive from them will be to our satisfaction and that it will get us from A to B safely. In some cases it is understandable that road traffic accidents can’t always be prevented, especially if the person responsible for the accident makes it inevitable for the other party to avoid it.

If we become involved in a road traffic accident when travelling in a taxi, some of us may choose not to make an injury compensation claim, because we are unaware that we are able to so. As a passenger in the vehicle, any damage to us is covered under the driver or taxi companies insurance.

In the instance that we do become involved in a taxi accident, and suffer injury as a result, we may be able to make an injury compensation claim. As a passenger in the taxi, your chances of a successful claim are extremely high. After all, what could you have done to contribute or prevent the accident as a passenger?

Regardless of who is at fault, we are able to make a claim against the driver that caused the accident.

If we do become involved in a taxi accident there are a number of procedures we should follow:

• We should take the name, address, and contact number of the other party involved in the accident, along with their insurance details and the make, model, and registration of their vehicle.
• We should also take the identification number of the taxi driver (this should be visible in their vehicle) along with the registration of their vehicle.
• If we have suffered any injuries we should seek medical attention. The medical staff will then be able to record these injuries in our medical records, and state how we suffered them.
• If possible, take any photos of the accident scene or of any visible injuries sustained in the accident.
• Keep a written account of the accident. What happened? Where did the accident happen? What time?

 
For more information on making a taxi accident claim contact the Injury Lawyers for free and friendly advice about claiming..