Some accidents on UK roads are just that – an unfortunate set of circumstances that cannot be helped. But the sad truth is that most accidents are the result of someone doing (or not doing) something before a collision, quite often as a result of a momentary lapse in concentration. This means that many road traffic accidents are entirely avoidable. According to official government data, more than two-thirds of reported road accidents in 2018 were caused by driver or rider error. A further 20% of accidents were the result of “injudicious action” – this can include speeding, running red lights or ignoring pedestrian crossings. Many of our clients are injured on rural roads or due to other drivers using their mobile phones or driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have been injured in an accident on the road, due to someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to make a claim for road traffic accident compensation. Call our legal experts on 0800 124 4845 or get in touch with us today.