Speeding & Car Crashes

When we think of car crashes, it is quite straightforward, that the drivers who commit driving violations, such as speeding, for example, crash more. Driving violations reduce safety margins amplifying the impact of driver errors.

Over one million people lose their lives every year from vehicle impact, almost 3000 every day, and many millions more are injured. Speed is a crucial factor here, as it affects both the risk and severity of the crash.

The choice of speed for drivers can be caused by various reasons, opportunities, obligations and personal inclinations and the data from large-scale surveys of Scottish car drivers support this and show that many drivers in Scotland prefer to drive either at the speed limit or even below it. Many claim they are currently cutting their normal driving speed. Suggestions for promoting safer and more sustainable speed choices are also made.

However, when it comes to car crashes, it is often the case that at least one of the involved parties ‘did everything right’, so to say, and still experienced terrible circumstances through no fault of their own. Even when all the traffic laws have been observed and appropriate speed and driving style have been adopted, car crashes still occur.

If you or anyone in your family, have been involved in a car crash in the last 3 years, which was not your fault, contact Thompsons No Win No Fee specialists on 0800 0891331 or complete the claim form below and we will advise you on your first steps to receiving the compensation that you deserve.

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