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RAC calls for action as 91% of drivers ‘dazzled’ by bright headlights

The RAC is urging the government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare as new research shows more than 90% of drivers say they get ‘dazzled’ while they drive.   A survey of 2,000 drivers found a huge nine-in-10 people think at least some headlights on cars are too bright, and…

300 people arrested for drink or drug driving in West Yorkshire over Christmas

Figures show that more than 300 suspected drink or drug drivers were arrested in West Yorkshire over the Christmas and New Year period.   A total of 334 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs as part of West Yorkshire Police’s annual campaign, which ran from December 1…

Man to take council to court after ‘horrific’ pothole accident

A man is set to take his local council to court after he suffered from ‘life-changing’ injuries when his motorcycle hit a pothole in the road.   Father-of-three Darren Crooks was riding his Suzuki on the A260 in Kent when he experienced the ‘horrific’ crash. The 37-year-old, who is still experiencing pain seven months later,…

Injury Prevention Week – Top Tips to avoid Accidents at Work

Top Tips to Avoid Accidents At Work   Every company in the United Kingdom is obligated to keep their staff safe whilst they are at work, failing which their negligence could lead to a compensation claim being made on their insurance policy, an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive or even criminal sanctions being…

Injury Prevention Week – Collisions

APIL’s injury prevention week is focusing on e-scooters this year. We’ve all seen them (and encountered them, no doubt) and it is clear they are a swift way to move within a city without the need for additional vehicles on the road.   However, if in the hands of riders who lack care, they are…

Highway Code Update

The latest Highway Code update came into force on Saturday the 29th of January 2022, with a number of changes which drew attention from news outlets and social media.   Fifty new updates and amendments were made, with nine sections of the highway code having been affected overall. Here we list ten key changes, as…

Case Study – When The Third Party Denies Any Involvement In The Accident

Following the majority of road traffic accidents, details are exchanged between the parties involved and, whilst there may be a dispute as to who is responsible for the collision, the parties insurance companies are able to correspond with each other and exchange evidence in order to establish who is at fault.

Customer Story: Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) Untraced Agreement

In May 2014, Oakwood Solicitors was approached by Mrs. C Hobbs of Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire to pursue a personal injury claim following a Road Traffic Accident she had been involved in with an unidentified motorist.   On 29 April 2014, Mrs. Hobbs had been travelling home following a visit to her elderly mother who resided…

Importance of Independent Witness Evidence

It may not be the first thing on your mind after you have been involved in a road traffic accident which was not your fault but, if you are not seriously injured and are physically able, take the time to speak to nearby pedestrians or other road users who may have witnessed the accident.

Mobile Phone Usage Whilst Driving On The Increase

After a dip in recent years it appears that mobile phone use by drivers is once again on the increase.