UK ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CLAIMS

Our lawyers use the no win no fee scheme to represent the injured victims of negligent drivers in a road traffic accident. Child casualties amount to over 2,000 deaths or serious injuries when both pesdestrians and cyclists are taken into account. If the driver has been identified then compensation for the pain and suffering of personal injury and all other losses is always paid in full with no deductions whatsoever. Our lawyers do not require you to pay anything at all to them throughout the course of the claim and no win no fee claims handled by UK Lawyers are genuinely risk free.

Information released by The Department of The Environment for Transport:

In 2002 1842 child pedestrians under the age of 16 were killed or seriously injured in a road traffic accident in the UK.

Most accidents happen close to home, on quiet residential roads carrying only light traffic.

Boys are much more likely to be involved in an accident than girls.

The risk of an accident increases greatly when children start Secondary School.

Keep control

Children are inquisitive, adventurous, impulsive and vulnerable. As soon as they are old enough to walk they will want to investigate the things around them. This could include the road outside so it is desperately important that you know where they are all the time.

When you're out and about

When you're out walking set a good example because they will copy you. When you want to cross the road don't have a quick glance up and down the road as you approach the kerb and then walk straight across the road because you can see it's clear. Always stop near the kerb and explain what you're doing - even if the road is clear. Learn and practice the 'Green Cross Code' yourself and when the time is right, pass it on to them. If you're taking them to school always use the school crossing patrol.

Stop - Look - Listen, this is the basis of the Green Cross Code that helps to reduce the risk of a road traffic accident. Start to introduce it to them gradually, always cross in safe places where you can see traffic and the drivers can see you. After you have done it a few times on quiet roads let your child put it into practice and take you across the road, but don't forget that this is only the start of the learning process, they are not ready to cross on their own yet.

Starting School

When children start school the risk of child casualties increases. They will not be ready to cross on their own so be sure that they are supervised at all times. If possible take them to school on foot rather than driving them in the car. This will give you the opportunity to explain what you are doing on the way. Try to find a safe route using safe crossing places.