Most road traffic accident compensation involves two drivers, with a driver or passenger from the one vehicle seeking compensation from the driver of the second vehicle.
Based on evidence that the accident was caused through negligence, the road traffic accident compensation claim will lead to legal proceedings that Experts track down the cause will involve the driver and possibly, passengers of both vehicles claiming injury as a result of the negligent driving on one the parties behalf.
Typically, legal proceedings due to poor road design, will be against a local council. This can be on the basis that they have failed to install proper signs, maintained proper design or maintain a road, high street or motorway. A road traffic accident compensation claim may also include a product liability claim lodged toward the manufacturer of a car or car part, claiming design or manufacturing defect which lead to the accident.
Motorbike and car accidents
Motorcyclists are very much at risk of personal injury when involved in a road traffic accident, even in collisions which would be relatively minor had they occurred between cars. Due to the nature of some motorcyclists, it may prove difficult to obtain a fair hearing from a jury as they're commonly deemed ‘reckless’ road users even if the other party is clearly at fault.
Buses and car accidents
Bus accidents can also be quite serious. Due to the sheer size, plus passengers carried, a collision with a bus will not only see other road users worst off, but unmanaged passengers can also add to the already heated mix of a road accident. Any road traffic accident compensation claim will also be taken up with the operator of the bus not just the driver.
Bicyclists and car accidents
Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable road users. They are more likely to sustain serious injury when hit by cars or other vehicles. Various hazards such as doors opening in front of them are obvious causes of collisions as well as many others. Cyclists are often caught in the driver’s blind spot and frequently report that they did not see the bicyclist until it was too late.