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Lancashire amongst most dangerous places in the UK for pedestrians

06
May

Latest figures from the Department for Transport (DFT) have revealed that Lancashire's roads are amongst the most dangerous in the UK for pedestrians.  Statistics from the most recent DFT figures - for 2011 - revealed that there were 14 deaths per 100,000 people in Lancashire, Merseyside and...

Cycling accident deaths reach 5 year high

By Nicholas Molyneux @ Apr 28, 2013 in Fatal Accidents
28
Apr

A recent study by The Times newspaper has reported that cyclist deaths in the UK have reached a five year high. 122 cyclists were killed on Britain's roads in 2012 - 106 of these involving collisions with motor vehicles. Almost half involved a car, and 20% involved a lorry or HGV. Amongst those...

20’s plenty – campaigns to limit speed in residential areas gather momentum

By Nicholas Molyneux @ Apr 21, 2013 in Personal Injury
21
Apr

As all drivers are aware, the maximum speed limit in most residential areas is 30mph. However, it is common knowledge that not all roads in a built up area are appropriate for a driver to travel at a 30mph speed. Some may argue that those who drive at a maximum speed of 30mph on roads surrounding...

Claims against untraced or uninsured drivers under consultation

18
Apr

It is a grim reality that not all drivers involved in Road Traffic Accidents stop at the scene, carry appropriate insurance or come forward to assist the Police in their enquiries. This has once again been thrust into the limelight in East Lancashire, when a female pedestrian was injured in a...

Carbon Monoxide poisoning – tragic deaths highlight dangers

09
Apr

Following the death of a Mother and Daughter from Leyland in the Lake District over the Easter weekend, the catastrophic consequences of exposure to Carbon Monoxide poisoning have been thrust into the limelight. The pair were enjoying a boat ride over Lake Windermere when they started to have...