Winter car accident claims
The onset of winter brings with it increasingly harsh weather conditions that can prove perilous to drivers. Not only affected by heavy rain and strong winds, snow, ice and hail all create hazardous driving conditions during the winter months. The number of reported car accidents usually rises over winter, particularly if the roads have been affected by snow and ice, as they have been in the UK over the past three years.
Snow covered and icy roads will always cause problems for drivers; however the majority of winter accidents occur not because of the roads themselves, but because of the carelessness of other drivers. Newly qualified drivers in particular do not necessarily realise how dramatically different winter driving can be, often resulting in crashes and collisions with other vehicles. If a car crashes into you because of icy road conditions or winter weather then you may be entitled to compensation.
The most common cause of winter car accidents is when drivers do not reduce their speed in the winter weather. In icy conditions this can easily cause a driver to skid and crash into another vehicle. This is a particular problem when approaching junctions or going round bends. Often when snow covers the road drivers do not realise that there is ice underneath, causing further skids and crashes. Similarly, a lack of awareness about increased stopping distances during snowy and icy weather can make a car crash into the back of another vehicle.
Dark evening and winter weather can cause serious visibility issues for drivers. If drivers do not switch on their headlights during falling snow or hail, collisions can easily occur. Crashes have also been known to happen when drivers have their headlights on full beam because of the bad weather, causing other drivers to be dazzled and lose control of their vehicle.
It is extremely important that drivers take particular care of their vehicle during the winter months. Worn down tyres can easily cause cars to skid and crash. Failure to clear all snow and ice from windows, headlights and mirrors also increases the risk of accidents: the driver will not be able to see as clearly, whilst other drivers may not spot the vehicle in time to stop safely. Drivers also need to be aware that around the Christmas period there is an increased danger of drink-driving, a hazard that becomes even more dangerous when combined with icy roads and poor visibility. If you have been injured in a winter car accident that wasn’t your fault then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Compensation from your winter accident claim can help pay for any medical treatment needed, repairs to your car and provide financial reassurance if you have had to take time off work as a result of your accident. At Macks, our lawyers have vast experience in dealing with winter car accident claims. We will deal with your claim on a ‘no win no fee’ basis: all of our costs will be recovered from the other side, meaning that you will keep 100% of the compensation. In the unlikely event that your claim is unsuccessful, we will write off all of our costs so that you will not have to bear the burden of legal fees.
Winter will always present hazards for drivers on the roads. Rest assured that, should you suffer injuries because of another driver’s lack of care, we are here to help recover the compensation you deserve.
For more information on making a winter car accident claim, please call us on 0800 980 9388, or fill out the claim form on our website.
Case Study: The Tripping Accident – Doreen’s Accident
Doreen was walking along a public footpath when suddenly she lost her footing as a result of a pothole present in the surface of the footpath causing her to fall and sustain various injuries including a head injury and injuries to her neck, ankle and knee.
Macks – the tripping accident specialists
Doreen contacted Macks. A member of Macks personal injury team was able to tell Doreen that the Highway Authority had acted negligently in several ways:-
- Failed to maintain or repair the highway with the result that the same was in a dangerous condition;
- Caused or permitted the highway to be or to become or to remain a danger and a trap;
- Failed to take any measures to maintain or repair the highway;
- Failed to place a guard or fence around the defective area of highway or give any warning of its dangerous condition;
- Failed to institute or enforce any or any adequate system for the inspection and maintenance of the highway;
Liability for the defendant’s negligence was admitted and compensation for Doreen was secured at £6,000. Not only were Macks’ specialists able to secure compensation for Doreen’s injuries but also in respect of the care and assistance provided by her family and friends during the initial weeks following her accident.
Doreen’s case is representative of nearly all of Macks personal injury claims in that it was settled before Court proceedings commenced. Only a small number of the claims handled by Macks progress to Court with most defendants settling cases prior to commencement of Court proceedings.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
Case Study: Car Accident Claim – Jonathan’s Accident
Jonathan was travelling by car with his wife and two children along a motorway when a vehicle travelling on the opposite carriageway collided with the central reservation causing debris to hit Jonathan’s vehicle. As a result Jonathan braked heavily and he and his wife and children all sustained whiplash type injuries.
Macks – the car accident claim specialists
Jonathan contacted Macks. A member of the Macks personal injury team was able to tell Jonathan that the other driver had acted negligently in that he:
- Drove too fast;
- Failed to keep any or any proper control of his vehicle;
- Failed to take any or any adequate care for the safety of other road users.
- Collided with the central reservation;
Liability for the other driver’s negligence was admitted and compensation for Jonathan was settled at £3,250.
In addition to securing compensation for Jonathan’s injuries, Macks personal injury team were able to arrange private physiotherapy treatment for him which had been recommended by his GP. As with all treatment provided by Macks, the physiotherapy was at no cost to the client.
Making a car accident claim
Macks provided a quality caring service for all personal injury victims. To find out more about making a car accident claim, please telephone 0800 980 9390. Alternatively, you may wish to complete the 30-second claim form.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
Case Study: The Slipping Accident – Christine’s Accident
Christine was on a night out with friends in a local nightclub. She was walking from the bar towards the dance floor when she slipped and fell, landing heavily on her wrist.
Christine was immediately aware that she had slipped as a result of liquid which was present upon the floor as her clothes were wet. The accident was reported to the staff in the nightclub. Christine then attended Accident & Emergency where she was advised that she had suffered a fracture of her wrist.
Macks – the slipping accident specialists
Christine contacted Macks. A member of Macks personal injury team was able to tell Christine that the nightclub had acted negligently in several ways:-
- They failed to take any or any reasonable care to see that Christine would be reasonably safe in using the premises as a customer;
- They caused or permitted the floor to be or to become or to remain a danger and a trap;
- They failed to institute or enforce any or any adequate system for the inspection and cleaning of the floor;
- They failed to place any barrier around the wet area of floor.
Compensation for Christine was secured at £5,250. Not only were Macks’ specialists able to secure compensation for Christine’s injuries but they were able to recover loss of earnings for her during the 6 week period she was absent from work.
Christine’s case is representative of nearly all of Macks personal injury claims in that it did not progress to Court. Only a small number of the claims handled by Macks progress to Court with most Defendants settling cases prior to commencement of Court proceedings.
Making a slipping claim
Macks provide a quality, caring service for all personal injury victims. To find out more about making a slipping claim, please telephone 0800 980 9390. Alternatively, you may wish to complete the 30-second claim form.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
Case Study: Trip and Fall Claim – Tom’s Accident
Tom suffered an injury to his right ankle when he stepped from the kerbside onto an eroded area of tarmac. Tom’s ankle twisted over and he fell into the road. Tom’s injury was serious and he required immediate hospital treatment. A cast was placed onto Tom’s ankle and was not removed until seven weeks later. Following removal of the pot, he continued to suffer ongoing symptoms.
Macks – the trip and fall claim specialists
Tom contacted Macks. A member of the Macks personal injury team was able to tell Tom that the Council had acted negligently in several ways:
- Failing to maintain or repair the road and with a result that the same was in a condition which was dangerous to persons lawfully using the same.
- Causing or permitting the road to be or to become or to remain a danger and a trap to persons lawfully using the same in that it was broken, worn and hazardous to pedestrians.
- Failing to take any or any adequate or timely measures to maintain or repair the road so as to make the same reasonably safe for persons lawfully using it when it ought to have been known that the surface was in a dangerous condition.
Liability for the defendant’s negligence was admitted and compensation for Tom was settled at £4,850.
Tom was absent from work for seven weeks following his accident and lost earnings. In addition to recovering compensation for Tom’s injuries, Macks specialists also considered a claim for out of pocket expenses he had incurred, including his loss of earnings. Tom’s lost earnings were recovered in full by Macks specialists. Macks guarantee to all clients that they will keep 100% of their compensation and Tom was no exception to this.
Making a trip and fall claim
Macks provide a quality, caring service for all personal injury victims. To find out more about making a trip and fall claim, please telephone 0800 980 9390. Alternatively, you may wish to complete the 30-second claim form.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
Case Study: Slip and Fall Claim – Kenny’s Accident
Kenny was walking across a public car park at a shopping precinct. It was raining at the time and Kenny’s left foot slipped on wet ground and fell into a pothole which was present in the car park surface. Kenny sustained a sprain to his left ankle and it took some time for his symptoms to resolve.
Macks – the slip and fall claim specialists
Kenny contacted Macks. A member of the Macks personal injury team was able to tell Kenny that the land owner had acted negligently in several ways:
- Failing to maintain or repair the car park and with a result that the same was in a condition which was dangerous to persons lawfully using the same;
- Causing or permitting the car park to be or to become or to remain a danger and a trap to persons lawfully using the same in that it was broken, worn and hazardous to pedestrians; and
- Failing to institute or enforce any or any adequate system for the inspection and maintenance of the car park whereby the defects might have been detected and repaired.
Liability for the defendant’s negligence was admitted and compensation for Kenny was settled at £4,750.
Kenny was delighted with the award of compensation recovered for him and in addition to Kenny receiving compensation for his injury, he also received out of pocket expenses he had incurred as a result of the accident. Macks allow clients to keep 100% per cent of their compensation and Kenny was no exception to this.
Making a slip and fall claim
Macks provide a quality, caring service for all personal injury victims. To find out more about making a slip and fall claim, please telephone 0800 980 9390. Alternatively, you may wish to complete the 30-second claim form.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
Case Study: Trip and Fall Claim – Janice’s Accident
On the night of her accident Janice had gone out after work with a colleague. As she walked out of the Defendant’s public house she fell into a cellar opening in the pavement. She sustained a severe injury to her knee.
Unbeknown to Janice the public house was having a beer delivery. Unfortunately there were no barriers or anything to prevent Janice falling into the hole.
Macks – the fall claim specialists
Janice contacted Macks. A member of the Macks Personal Injury Team was able to tell Janice that the public house owed duties under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 to ensure that their premises were reasonably safe for use. Further, where there cellar door opened onto a public pavement they owed a duty to ensure that when it was in use and open passers by were kept reasonably safe. Insufficient precautions had been taken to prevent Janice falling into the hole.
Liability for the Defendant’s negligence and breach of statutory duty was admitted and compensation for Janice was settled at £15,000.
Janice’s case is representative of nearly all of our personal injury claims in that it did not progress to Court. Less than 1 in 300 of claims handled by Macks progress to Court, with most Defendants accepting the cases put forward by our team of legal experts.
Making a fall claim
Macks provide a quality, caring service for all personal injury victims. To find out more about making a trip and fall claim, please telephone 0800 980 9390. Alternatively, you may wish to complete the 30 second claim form.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
Case Study: Road Traffic Accident Claim – The Smith’s Accident
Mr and Mrs Smith were travelling in their vehicle and were stationary at a junction when a vehicle collided with the rear of their vehicle. Mr and Mrs Smith both suffered whiplash injuries and in addition to whiplash, Mrs Smith also suffered a fracture to her sternum and psychological symptoms. Mr Smith made a speedy recovery from his injuries however, those injuries suffered by Mrs Smith were more serious and longer lasting.
Macks – the road traffic accident claim specialists
The Smith family contacted Macks. A member of the Macks personal injury team was able to tell them that the other driver had acted negligently in several ways:
- Driving too fast;
- Failing to keep any or any proper look out; and
- Colliding with the rear of their vehicle.
Liability for the defendant’s negligence was admitted. Mr Smith received compensation in the sum of £2,600 and Mrs Smith received compensation in the sum of £6,150. The compensation awarded to Mrs Smith reflected the seriousness of her injury, in comparison to her husband’s.
The Smiths’ vehicle was damaged in the accident and in addition to resolving the Smiths’ personal injury claims, Macks were able to organise for the vehicle to be inspected and the relevant repairs to be performed. During this time, The Smiths would have been without a vehicle however, Macks were able to arrange vehicle hire for The Smiths. It is Macks’ aim to put the client’s in the position they would have been in, both physically and financially, had the accident not occurred and The Smiths were delighted that Macks personal injury team sorted out all aspects of their claims. At the end of the claim, The Smiths were awarded 100% of their compensation, as is the case for all Macks’ personal injury clients.
Making a road traffic accident claim
Macks provide a quality, caring service for all personal injury victims. To find out more about making a road traffic accident claim please telephone 0800 980 9390. Alternatively, you may wish to complete the 30-second claim form.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
Case Study: The Product Liability – Paul’s Accident
A few days prior to Paul’s accident he purchased a sun lounger from his local DIY store.
The sun lounger was constructed of plastic. Paul followed the instructions to assemble the sun lounger and placed it in the sitting position. Paul was sitting on the sun lounger for a short time when suddenly it collapsed from beneath him and Paul fell heavily onto the floor. As a result he sustained injuries to his lower back and knee, requiring treatment from his GP.
Macks – the product liability specialists
Paul contacted Macks. A member of Macks personal injury team was able to tell Paul that the DIY store and/or manufacturer of the sun lounger had acted negligently in several ways:-
- They had failed to take any or any adequate care in the design, development and manufacture of the goods;
- They had sold the defective goods;
- They had caused or permitted the goods to be or to become or to remain defective and dangerous;
- They had failed to institute or enforce any or any adequate system of quality control or to inspect, check or test the goods before dispatch;
Liability for the Defendant’s negligence was admitted and compensation for Paul was secured at £6,250. Not only were Macks’ specialists able to secure compensation for Paul’s injuries but they were also able to recover additional monies from the Defendant’s insurers to pay for the physiotherapy treatment which had been recommended by the medical expert who had examined him.
Making a product liability claim
Macks provide a quality, caring service for all personal injury victims. To find out more about making a product liability claim, please telephone 0800 980 9390. Alternatively, you may wish to complete the 30-second claim form.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
Case Study: Car Accident Injury Claim – Norma’s Accident
Norma was a front seat passenger in a vehicle and was wearing her seat belt. They were travelling along a road in Marsken had to become stationary behind a vehicle parked at the side of the road to allow oncoming vehicles to pass. Suddenly, a vehicle collided with the rear of their vehicle.Norma suffered serious injuries consisting of whiplash to her neck and an injury to her sternum. Norma had suffered back problems before the accident and she also suffered an exacerbation of these symptoms.
Macks – the car accident injury claim specialistsNorma contacted Macks. A member of the Macks personal injury team was able to tell Norma that the other driver had acted negligently in several ways:
- Failed to keep any or any proper look out;
- Failed to stop, slow down, to swerve or manage their vehicle as to avoid a collision; and
- Collided with the vehicle in which Norma was a passenger.
Liability for the defendant’s negligence was admitted and compensation for Norma was settled at £8,965.
In addition to retrieving money for Norma’s injury, Macks were also mindful of the fact that following her accident and because of her symptoms, Norma’s daily life was affected and she was unable to do a lot of things around the home which she did prior to the accident. Norma required assistance with various household chores while her back was troubling her and a part of the compensation awarded to Norma represented an amount for the care she required before and after her claim reached settlement. Norma received 100% compensation and Macks can always guarantee that work performed on a client’s behalf will be of no cost to a client and Norma was no exception to this.
Making a car accident injury claim
Macks provide a quality, caring service for all personal injury victims. To find out more about making a car accident injury claim please telephone 0800 980 9390. Alternatively, you may wish to complete the 30-second claim form.
Please note that in the interests of preserving our clients’ privacy, we alter some factual details, including names. The report is, however, based on a real case.
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