Will you need to make a car accident claim this winter?

During the winter months, the number of people needing to make a car accident claim dramatically rises. With slippery roads and adverse weather conditions, it’s not surprising that so many people are injured at this time of year.

How to cut the chances of an accident on icy roads
But there are steps that you can take to try and reduce the chances of you needing to make a car accident claim this winter. A few simple checks now could well make all the difference when you’re trying to negotiate hazardous conditions on the roads.

• If your car hasn’t been serviced recently, get it done now. Even if nothing immediately strikes you as being wrong, it’s still wise to get a check-up

• Check the tyre pressure – are the treads the required 1.6mm? Although this is the legal minimum, a tread of 2.0mm is advisable. Many cases of car accident claim involve skidding due to inadequate tyres

• Check the engine coolant level, and top-up if necessary

• Pay particular attention to the breaks; are they fully functional? You may find that any car accident claim you subsequently need to make could be compromised if your brakes are found to be faulty

• Finally, prepare for the worst by packing your car with vital equipment in case of breakdown: first aid kit, torch, blanket, warning triangle, spare mobile phone charger and high-energy foods to keep you going if you’re in for a long wait

If the worst happens, we can help you make a car accident claim
If the worst does happen and you are involved in a car crash that was not your fault, then we can help you make a car accident claim. Even comparatively minor injuries often incur unexpected expenses including prescription and treatment costs, and if you were not the party at fault, then it is unfair that you should have to meet them from your own pocket.

Call us today
Call us today with the details of your car accident claim. Our free legal advice line will provide all the guidance and information you need, regardless of whether you ask us to act on your behalf or not. Just call 0800 197 3232 at anytime.