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Car Crash Claim Causes
Everybody knows that the roads can be a dangerous place. UK drivers are 'more likely than not' to be involved in a car crash over the course of their lifetime. Every week, people make car crash claims because of a personal injury caused in car crash. Many of these will be relatively minor, but for some motorists their car crash will be fatal.
Call our Car Crash Claim line on 0845 519 7798 of complete our online Car Crash claim form to start you claim. You can also have a look at our compensation guide for examples of compensation
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Latest government figures suggest that every week car crashs kill an average of 56 motorists in the UK. Knowing the most common causes of car crashs can help you reduce your chance of injury. Understanding the risks can help you drive safely and be alert to dangerous driving.
The top causes of Car Crashs in the UK are:
1)Speed
Speeding isn't just done in the fast lane of motorways. Most speeding offenses occur in zones with a 30mph or 40mph limit. Many car crash claims involve vehicles that were speeding, lack of concentration. Distraction and tiredness are behind more speeding offences than 'showing off' or 'lateness'.
2)Drunk and Intoxicated Driving
Despite government Campaigns, drink driving still causes an alarming number of car crashs in the UK. Car crash claim figures suggest that whilst drunk driving figures are generally falling, the number of people being prosecuted for driving under the influence of drugs is rising. Cannabis is often viewed by the public as 'less intoxicating than a glass of wine'. Medical research has shown this is untrue, and the drug is involved in an increasing number of car crash claims. Many innocent motorists have fallen victim to drivers who are intoxicated behind the wheel.
3)Tiredness
Falling asleep at the wheel is one way that tiredness can kill. Yet tiredness is also behind thousands of less obvious car crash claims. Being overtired can causes lapses in concentration that lead to serious, even fatal mistakes. "I had overslept my alarm so I jumped in the car as soon as I'd thrown some clothes on. I was still yawning as I started the engine. Turning out of my road, I didn't look both ways. It's usually quiet at that time of morning. I didn't see the motorbike until I heard the crunch. I only wish I'd rung and told work I'd was running later rather than getting in my car half asleep."
4)Distraction
Everyone knows the dangers of talking on mobile phones whilst driving, an offence that is now punishable by law. Distraction can also take many other forms, such as listening to an interesting story on the news, talking to children in the backseat, or trying to organize your work schedule whilst driving down the motorway. Distraction causes behind many car crash claims. Some motorists have collided with innocent drivers without noticing, that is, until the damage has been done.
5)Inexperience
Inexperience doesn't only affect young or new drivers. All drivers can make errors of judgment when they are experiencing new conditions. Someone who has driven safely for 20 years in a city could be inexperienced on country roads. Drivers in the UK often run into problems when they drive abroad for the first time. Being a competent, safe driver is not dependent on how long you've held your license, but the range of skills you have learnt over the years.
Also have a look at our Accident Hotspot & Whiplash Claim pages
How can I make a Car Crash Claim?
If you have been involved in a Car Crash that wasnt your fault and you would like to make a Compensation Claim, you can call our Car Crash Claim line on 0845 519 7798 or complete our online Car Crash Claim Form to speak to one of our friendly claim advisors.
Whats my claim worth? You can look at our Compensation Guide to see what your claim may be worth