Road Traffic Accidents Compensation Claims

Drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in a road traffic accident at night and thus sustaining personal injury. Accidents on country roads at night are common due to the fact that they are very badly lit and can often be narrow, winding roads. Thompsons accident compensation lawyers have a vast knowledge of dealing with accident claims from minor accidents to fatal accidents and they could help you claim compensation if you have been injured in a road traffic accident.

One cause of road traffic accidents at night is drivers driving at a high speed and driving dangerously due to the fact that they think that there are less people on the roads. Although there may be fewer drivers on the road at night, accidents can still happen and if you are involved in a road traffic accident which was due to the negligence of another driver, you may be able to bring a compensation claim against them.

It is more dangerous to drive at night due to the fact that a driver’s vision is impaired and they are not able to predict the road or see the road surface. The darkness may also prevent drivers from seeing obstacles on the road which can cause road traffic accidents.

Safety tips to avoid being involved in a road traffic accident at night are:

• Keep your windscreen clean so that you can see as much as possible
• Get your eyes tested regularly
• Test your lights before you set off and make sure you use the correct light setting
• Drive with caution and do not speed

Cat’s eyes on the road are one of the most useful safety devices in preventing road traffic accidents. Cat’s eyes define the road lanes in the dark and they can prevent cars from drifting into other lanes and causing crashes with other vehicles.

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident which was not your fault contact our accident compensation lawyers on 0800 0891 331 for FREE compensations claims advice.  Our No Win No Fee policy means that we take care of the financial burden of legal action at an already stressful time for clients.