Traffic accidents declining in UK, DfT estimatesRSS Feed

Some 1,910 were killed, while total deaths, serious injuries and minor injuries reached 206,850, according to the Department for Transport (DfT) figures, reflecting a five per cent decline compared to the previous year.

Car accident casualties fell by seven per cent, while the total number of people involved in a motorcycle accident also declined by eight per cent.

Unfortunately, the number of pedal cycle casualties rose by six per cent, while the number killed or serious injured in increased by eight per cent.

With winter having well and truly arrived, insurance groups and safety organizations are warning road users to take more care to avoid traffic accidents, which are notably higher during this season.

Shorter and darker days, coupled with a higher risk of encountering snow and ice increase the likelihood of being involved in a crash.

Accident claims advice from Serious Law

Posted by T B Walters

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