In an effort to distinguish soaring motor premium costs the Government has hired a team of whiplash injury experts who will be dedicated to filtering out the genuine claimers from the fakers. David Cameron has endorsed this crackdown in a bid to expose scandals in the insurance industry which will hopefully result in legal costs being cut and it will force personal injury lawyers to lower their small injury ...

Nobody leaves the house in the morning expecting to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately we can't predict these disastrous events. Thousands of British people will be exposed to the physical, psychological and financial trauma of a car accident every year. No matter how severe the collision is or whether it's a minor bump, the victims will usually suffer a significant impact on their lives. It's ...

Car insurance is a legal requirement on British roads, but unfortunately millions of motorists flout the law and drive without a policy in place to protect themselves and other road users. It is estimated that around one in 20 motorists have been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, and this could add up to £30 to the average premium. Because of the number of uninsured motorists and how busy ou ...

Nobody leaves the house in the morning expecting to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately we can't predict these disastrous events. Thousands of British people will be exposed to the physical, psychological and financial trauma of a car accident every year. No matter how severe the collision is or whether it's a minor bump, the victims will usually suffer a significant impact on their lives. It's ...

By law, every car driver must have motor insurance, but so many of us are committed to over-priced and unfair companies. It is essential to take the time to find the right insurer for you by shopping around. Nobody wants an accident, but unfortunately the unexpected sometimes happens. Some cheaper insurers will refuse to help you move your car after an accident or decline assistance in arranging repairs or ...

Dubbed 'Project Whiplash', Toronto Police, the Insurance Bureau of Canada and Ontario's Financial Services Commission have exposed a number of fraudulent auto-insurance scams worth $4 million in a undercover operation. These shocking revelations have uncovered a staggering amount of staged car collisions, with one group alone responsible for 77 fake accidents. But it isn't just the drivers who were cashing ...

Going on holiday should be a relaxing time for you to be with your family and away from the stresses of work, but unfortunately many Britons suffer an accident while abroad. Depending on the circumstances, they could be able to make a holiday accident claim, but things might be a bit trickier because of the foreign authorities and varying laws. In any instance you should enlist the help of a qualified accid ...

There is a lot of talk, and indeed legislation, about the use of mobile phones while driving and all motorists should be aware of the risks of not being in proper control of their vehicle and what they mean in terms of the law. It has been illegal since December 2003 to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving and in February 2007 the penalty was increased to a £60 fixed penalty notice and three penalty p ...

Hire the best solicitor you can Getting the best road traffic accident solicitor you can find is important.  Check if they have had a successful track record. Make sure it's someone you can get on with as you will be spending a lot of time with them! Report the accident to the relevant authorities If someone is injured in the accident, the police need to be involved.  Make sure you get their details.  If yo ...

Bikers can be at real risk when they head out for a ride as not all of the other motorists on the road look out for them or drive considerately when near a motorcycle. ...