It may be difficult to believe, but it’s been almost two decades since mobile phone laws when driving were first introduced in the UK. Since that initial introduction back in 2003, mobile phone laws have been revised and made stricter ...
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The importance of wearing a seatbelt is something that most parents ingrain into their children at an early age, so by the time they become teenagers, and eventually drivers themselves, getting into a car and instantly putting the seatbelt on ...
It goes without saying that while driving on the road caution and care is required at all times, but the cold, frosty, wet and windy winter weather does bring with it an additional set of dangers that drivers must pay ...
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Government changes to the process that was in place for low value road traffic accident (RTA) claims, often referred to as “whiplash claims”, came into effect earlier this year from May 31st onwards. These changes are expected to reduce the ...
Each winter as the temperature becomes colder and the roads become more dangerous due to the build up of ice - particularly early in the morning and late at night - we see a gradual increase in the number of ...
Being involved in a road traffic accident is traumatic enough as it is, no matter how major or minor the bump or crash may have been. Going on to discover that the driver at fault is uninsured might instantly cast ...
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Being involved in any sort of car accident is something nobody wants to experience. The panic and stress goes far beyond just those directly involved, with family and friends also struck with worry the moment they find out a loved ...
Last month saw 97-year-old Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, involved in a road traffic collision. Fortunately, there was no serious injuries following the accident, but it has raised several questions regarding the increasing number of older drivers on the ...
The proposed personal injury reforms due to be introduced by the UK Government have been met with fierce criticism, especially from lawyers and organisations such as the Justice Committee, and it appears that it’s not just those in the legal ...
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The increase in the small claims limit for personal injury claims has caused controversy over the last few years, especially amongst solicitors who feel the changes will lead to many claimants without legal representation. Now, the Justice Committee has announced ...
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