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even accidents that do not result in
injury can be traumatic experiences. You
find yourself dealing with insurance
companies or solicitors and usually
suffer considerable inconvenience during
the claims process.
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ROAD ACCIDENT STATISTICS:
There were a total of 247,780 casualties
of all severities, 4 per cent lower than
in 2006. 2,946 people were killed, 7 per
cent lower than in 2006, 27,774 were
seriously injured (down 3 per cent on
2006) and 217,060 were slightly injured
(down 4 per cent on 2006).
• The overall number of casualties
fell for all types of road user compared
with 2006, with the exception of pedal
cyclists (which were at the same level)
and motorcyclists, which were 1 per cent
higher. The number of people seriously
injured rose for these two groups.
• The number of fatalities fell for
almost all types of road user, with a
fall of 11 per cent for car occupants, 4
per cent for pedestrians, 2 per cent for
motorcyclists and 7 per cent for pedal
cyclists.
More from 2007 statistics
The number of children killed or seriously injured
dropped from 3,294 in 2006 to 3,090 in 2007. The total number of children killed or seriously
injured fell by 28% (169: 2006) to 121; There were 646 pedestrian
deaths (675: 2006). Killed or seriously injured casualties fell
to 30,720 (31,845: 2006).
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What to do if you are involved in a car accident
First things first seek appropriate
medical help. You must always receive a
medical check up even if you feel that
your injuries are not severe. You do not
necessarily have to go to your local
Accident & emergency hospital but we
would always recommend that you do if
this is at all possible. At the hospital
they can perform checks that your GP is
simply not able to and usually you will
receive a more accurate diagnosis from a
more qualified doctor. However if you
feel your injuries do not warrant
emergency assistance you can visit your
GP who will provide basic medical
advice. Whatever you do make
sure you obtain medical advice of some
nature on your injuries.
We can assist you if you have
suffered a
personal injury in the workplace as
a result of the negligence of another
employee or your employer.
Or if you have been involved in a
tripping or
slipping accident on the street or
other public place.
You may have suffered injury as a result
of
medical negligence - we can help you
with clinical negligence enquiries.
We also deal with
criminal injury CICA claims
following an assault in the UK
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MOTORING LEGAL NEWS:
New cars could soon be fitted
with aircraft style black boxes -
7th July 2010
Britain's road accident
casualties fall to a new record low -
29th June 2010
Children attempt world record
walking bus in road safety awareness campaign -
22nd June 2010
Speed gun training to be provided
to the public in South Devon -
16th June 2010
Concerns raised about safety and
the motorcycle test -
11th June 2010
Government considering cutting
drink drive limits -
8th June 2010
Driving test to become tougher -
8th June 2010
US government says the Toyota
accelerator problem may be linked to 89 deaths - 4th June 2010
Experts blame wider cars for an increase
in minor accidents -
4th June 2010
Motorists delay vehicle
maintenance to save money -
3rd June 2010
Coroner questions the safety of
older drivers after fatal crash inquest -
3rd June 2010
Police step up their fight
against speeders with a van with cameras all around -
2nd June 2010
BMW and Toyota Lexus
vehicles recalled over safety issues -
25th May 2010
Toddler dies in a tragic accident
with a bus after falling from his tricycle -
24th May 2010
The first hour of driving abroad
is the safest according to the Foreign Office - 3rd
April 2010
More could be done to save
cyclists lives in accidents and the figured are kept
quite according to an MP - 31st March 2010
IAM's Skills for Life
advanced driving programme offers young drivers the
chance of cheaper insurance - 30th March 2010
5 Million of nations cars faulty - 5th March 2010
Farm worker fined after fatal accident - 5th March 2010
Speed warning after fatal crash - 5th March 2010
Single carriageway roads in
England criticised in a report
- 4th February 2010
Clunk click every trip seatbelt
campaign being run 38-years on
- 3rd February 2010
West Yorkshire
drink driving convictions down over Christmas
- 2nd February 2010
Speeders face big insurance
premium hikes
- 1st February 2010
Elder drivers safer on local
roads than their younger counterparts
- 25th January 2010
Calls for older drivers to be
barred from driving on motorways
- 20th January 2010
Average speed cameras are to be
introduced to roads in the UK without roadworks
- 20th January 2010
Tougher penalties proposed for
drivers caught using mobile phones
- 19th January 2010
A night time driving curfew is
being considered for new drivers in Northern Ireland
- 4th January 2010
Road accident news 2009
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