Road traffic accidents
Whiplash reforms to come into force this month
The Civil Liabilities Act is scheduled for implementation at the end of this month (May). Known colloquially as the whiplash reforms, the Act has caused huge uproar in the legal sector. However, despite the protests, the government has pushed on with its decision and will be delivering its plan. The regulations were debated and approved […]
Is an increase in road accidents likely?
As lockdown restrictions gradually start to ease, there is a chance we will start to see an increase in the number of accidents taking place on our roads. This is due to the fact beer gardens have reopened – thereby increasing the opportunity for drink driving to occur – and that the warmer months can […]
Whiplash victims in peril in 2021
Whiplash is the sort of injury everyone has heard of but few really know what it involves. It may seem like a relatively minor inconvenience to those who have not suffered from it previously. However, those who have experience of the injury know the levels of discomfort and pain it causes. It can last for […]
Motorcycles increasing in popularity through lockdown
Motorcycles are becoming more popular, with the coronavirus pandemic causing public transport to present a risk to those using it. A solitary mode of transport, motorcycles and motored scooters can get people to work and the essential shops far more economically than cars. This makes them appealing to those who previously relied on the bus […]
Are our roads safer now?
“We are living through unprecedented times.” That’s something we’ve all heard many times by now. But no matter how many times it’s said, it remains true. We are all going out less, seeing people less than we did and making fewer car journeys. But will this lead to a drop in the number of car […]
Making a claim as a car passenger
Suffering an injury in road traffic accident is a traumatic experience at the best of times. But when you are a passenger in a car and you are injured because of the driver’s negligence, it can be even more difficult to come to terms with. It’s a common misconception that passengers aren’t able to get […]
