Majority of road accidents can be avoided
A large amount of accidents are caused by drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol, who shouldn't be on the road.
In this day and age with a strong stigma attached to drink driving and fierce government campaigns tackling the issue, every driver knows he or she should not be behind the wheel of a car after drinking.
The legal limit for driving is 35milligrams per 100 milligrams of blood, which is generally taken to be one unit, roughly one drink.
However, with many pubs serving large measures and the vast differences in how individuals process alcohol, the general consensus is that one shouldn't drink at all if planning on driving.
Although the number of casualties caused by drivers over the legal alcohol limit has fallen through recent years, it is still a major cause of
road accidents with 1 in 7 car crash fatalities caused by drink driving.
That equates to over 3,000 unnecessary deaths caused by drink drivers per year as well as countless injuries.
Not spoken about as often as drink driving is driving under the influence of drugs.
While not such a widespread problem, it is still a major issue which contributes to hundreds of road deaths per year.
Drink and drug driving along with driving at excessive speeds are the three largest causes of road traffic accidents in this country, with a further 19% of accidents put down to inattentive or distracted drivers.
These statistics show that the majority of road accidents could have been avoided by simply driving vigilantly and according to the law.
Despite the thousands of unnecessary injuries and deaths where careless or drunk drivers can be held directly accountable, as little as 31% of accident victims who could claim, actually claim compensation.
If you have been involved in a car accident that wasn't your fault, it is your legal and civil right to claim compensation.
Why should careless or drunk drivers get away with their blatant disregard for your safety and peace of mind?
As the victim of a car accident you may have been forced to take time off work, therefore losing out on pay or even losing your job.
Injuries suffered as a result of the accident may have resulted in the need to adapt your home or enlist personal help and services in order to cope.
Stress, depression or anxiety stemming from the accident can put a strain on social and family relationships and dramatic lifestyle change could mean that you missed out on opportunities.
Claiming compensation can ensure that your needs after the accident are catered for as well as ensuring peace of mind and a feeling of justice.
By holding those who are to blame accountable we set an example to others that we, as a society, will not stand for those who disregard the safety of others.
For expert advice on
making a claim, call our team at Accident Direct on 0800 180 4022 now.
We offer a ‘no win, no fee' policy and you are guaranteed to keep 100% of your compensation.
Updated on 15/05/2008