Victims of road traffic accidents can be left physically, mentally and emotionally scarred, and the effect can impact their friends and family members as well as their ability to work, find future employment and live a normal life. The injuries sustained in any form of road traffic accident could be long-lasting or even permanent, but…
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Alongside pedestrians and cyclists, motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable users of UK roads. Unfortunately, while motorcyclists only take up 1 per cent of the total amount of traffic on our roads, 18 per cent of deaths are attributed to this method of transportation. Every type of vehicle user risks the chance of being…
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Whether you use a bus service as part of your commute to work, ride into your local town at the weekend or even take regular coach tours or holidays each year, the least you expect is a safe and secure journey. However, as with other forms of mass and public transport, the risk of injury…
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Thousands of road traffic accidents happen in the UK every year, causing injury, upset and sometimes even death to those involved. Although drivers are the first thing you are likely to think of when considering the devastating effects of incidents on the road, the impact on pedestrians involved in these accidents is often overlooked. This…
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In the event of an accident on the road involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, it’s easy to assume that the person at fault is the driver of the vehicle that’s caused the damage. While this is often true and many compensation claims are made against drivers of vehicles involved in road traffic accidents each…
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When a road accident occurs, it can be disorienting, upsetting and stressful for everyone involved. Immediately after the event, it’s easy to fall into a state of shock, as these accidents often happen completely without warning. However, regardless of the cause – be it a deep-seated habit of the person at fault, plain carelessness or…
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A traumatic brain injury refers to damage to the brain caused by a sudden jolt or blow to the head. While minor cases could lead to temporary, subtle symptoms, more serious damage could lead to long-term or even permanent effects. Traumatic brain injuries are often associated with road traffic accidents and physical attacks, and the…
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Rear end collisions are a form of road traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the back of another. In most cases, they occur in areas where vehicles come to a complete stop and drivers are required to judge when best to move off such as roundabouts and traffic lights, with the collision occurring when…
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