Tyre Defects and road accident statistics

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Up to one third of all accidents on the road are caused by or contributed to by some kind of vehicle defect. Statistics compiled by the Department for Transport show that up to 3000 injury related accidents occur each year due to defective vehicles wih tyres being the number one cause.

Defective brakes and lights (brake lights not working etc) are also primary causes of accidents on the road.

Anyone involved in an accident on the road must consider whether the can make a car accident claim for compensation. Specialist lawyers can help you pursue a claim for injury although you may not need legal services in the event of your claim relating to property damage only. The most common injury on the road is whiplash. We provide help with whiplash claims and offer a No win No fee service.

The DfT urges all drivers to maintain their vehicles in good working order and to ensure that regular servicing takes place. Even newer vehicles require maintenance with tyres needing to be inflated correctly and possily replaced every 15-20,ooo miles.

More information here at the DfT website.