Apr 16, 2012

Be careful when driving in poor weather conditions


Category: General
Posted by: admin
Now that the summer is officially over and the clocks have changed, it’s getting darker earlier and earlier. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you all to be careful on the roads when you are picking up your children or returning home from work. With poor visibility there is always the risk of being involved in a Road Traffic Accident so it’s imperative that you become more aware of your surroundings when driving.

With the onset of winter, we can expect the weather to worsen and get damp, windy and cold, and soon enough we will begin to see frost and snow. Driving in such conditions can test the best drivers amongst but inevitably we do occasionally get involved in an accident with another driver or pedestrian. If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in any kind of collision there are some steps that you should follow. First of all record as much information about the incident as possible including the details of all the people involved. Make notes as to the time, date and weather conditions, also the road, direction and speed you were traveling at. Get as much details from the other person as possible such as their name, address, contact details, details of the car and note any damages. If you have a camera phone then take pictures of the car with the permission of the owner. When you get the opportunity, visit your nearest hospital and report your injuries, which may be visible lacerations, soft tissue damage, or even psychological effects of your accident.  Do not admit any liability at the scene of the accident until you have first spoken with your solicitor, it is their job to work on your behalf with your insurance company to find out who was to blame for the incident.

If you are involved in an incident like this, you can call Whitestone Solicitors on 0800 8 101010 and we will gladly help you to claim compensation that you may be entitled to.

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Mr A
Client suffered a serious knee injury after a vehicle collided into his bicycle.
Awarded £12,500
Mr S
After an RTA our client suffered an unusual hand injury.
Awarded £15,000 at Court
Mr R. U
Our client was knocked down by a lorry door and Suffered injury to face and shoulder.
Awarded £6,207
Mrs G
Hit in shoulder by wing mirror of a Royal Mail van while out walking.
Awarded £15,000
Mr B
Injured as a passenger in a vehicle when a tyre blew out causing driver to lose control.
Awarded £2,650
Mr G
Involved in an RTA with a Metropolitan Police vehicle, and they denied liability.
Awarded £4,000
Mr V. G
Our client was knocked over by a motorbike, and suffered injuries to her head and hand.
Awarded £19,000
Mrs S
Client worked in a high street store when they slipped on wet floor and dislocated right shoulder.
Awarded £16,000
Mrs J. E
Suffered injury to her shoulder after and RTA that required ongoing treatment.
Awarded £12,500
Mr K
Our client was involved in a RTA suffering very serious injuries.
Awarded £137,000 following 3 day trial
Mr M. R
Our client sustained injuries in an accident with a foreign lorry.
Awarded £7,250
Mr D. D
During and RTA, our client suffered injuries to their neck, back, shoulder and foot.
Awarded £10,000
Mr I
Sustained a whiplash injury when a taxi he was a passenger in was involved in a RTA.
Awarded £3,250
Mr S
Client injured after being hit on the side of head by bus wing mirror while waiting to cross the road.
Awarded £11,500
Mr B
After a fall off a ladder at work, our client suffered injuries to the head and abdomen.
Awarded £20,000
Mrs R
Wheels of work trolley got stuck as floor was not level and injured wrist whilst lifting the trolley.
Awarded £9,660
Mr S. A
During an RTA our client suffered a knee injury
Awarded £5,000
Mr W
After an RTA our client client suffered a back injury which caused great difficulty.
Awarded £3,200

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