Do Distractions Inside A Car Cause Road Traffic Accident Claims?
While personal injury solicitors may regularly see road traffic accident claims that were caused by distractions outside of the vehicle and dangers on the road, there are a lot of dangers within the car that can also lead to crashes.
Research by insurance company MORE TH>N found that inappropriate footwear, discarded coffee cups and dogs are the three most dangerous things people can have in the car.
These lead to car accidents that end up costing motorists an average of £261.
47 in vehicle repairs, as well as the associated expenses of road traffic accident claims.
A total of 44% of female motorists admitted that they have been unable to use the pedals properly because of high heels, with this risk particularly common among those aged 25 to 34.
Furthermore, 20% of those surveyed said that empty drinks cartons rolling under their pedals had led to a motor vehicle accident or a near-miss, while 12.
5% said dogs seeking attention and running around the car had put them in danger or caused an accident.
It is thought that these problems and distractions could cause drivers to lose focus for more than three seconds at a time, but this will be no excuse in road traffic accident claims.
What cities see the most accidents? The MORE TH>N research also revealed that Londoners could be at the greatest risk of car accidents, with 49% of respondents admitting that they have had a near miss or a scrape.
Drivers in the West Midlands took second place with 44%, followed by drivers in Wales at 43%.
It is thought that high levels of congestion in the capital could be responsible for the heightened risk for drivers in London.
An estimated 13 million of the UK's 34 million driving license holders have been in an accident or a near miss caused by distractions within the vehicle, as around 38% of the 2,000 people polled by MORE THEN admitting to this.
No win no fee solicitors said that while motorists may be prepared for distractions outside the car, they might not spend as long preparing the interior and might forget about the dangers within the vehicle.
Despite this, it is not possible to completely control what happens outside a car, but drivers can deal with almost all of the hazards within vehicles.
People ought to keep their cars clean and clear of any litter, should keep pets well-secured, and should wear sensible driving shoes whenever they get behind the wheel.
Responsible driving is not just important for motorists and their passengers, but is also vital in protecting the safety of everyone else on the road.
While some people may be able to handle the stress of being liable in a road traffic accident claim, criminal sanctions can be even harder to cope with, and the guilt of being responsible for a death or serious injury caused by a car crash can be impossible to cope with.
Keeping the interior of a car safe is vital if drivers are to ensure the safety of themselves and everyone else.
Research by insurance company MORE TH>N found that inappropriate footwear, discarded coffee cups and dogs are the three most dangerous things people can have in the car.
These lead to car accidents that end up costing motorists an average of £261.
47 in vehicle repairs, as well as the associated expenses of road traffic accident claims.
A total of 44% of female motorists admitted that they have been unable to use the pedals properly because of high heels, with this risk particularly common among those aged 25 to 34.
Furthermore, 20% of those surveyed said that empty drinks cartons rolling under their pedals had led to a motor vehicle accident or a near-miss, while 12.
5% said dogs seeking attention and running around the car had put them in danger or caused an accident.
It is thought that these problems and distractions could cause drivers to lose focus for more than three seconds at a time, but this will be no excuse in road traffic accident claims.
What cities see the most accidents? The MORE TH>N research also revealed that Londoners could be at the greatest risk of car accidents, with 49% of respondents admitting that they have had a near miss or a scrape.
Drivers in the West Midlands took second place with 44%, followed by drivers in Wales at 43%.
It is thought that high levels of congestion in the capital could be responsible for the heightened risk for drivers in London.
An estimated 13 million of the UK's 34 million driving license holders have been in an accident or a near miss caused by distractions within the vehicle, as around 38% of the 2,000 people polled by MORE THEN admitting to this.
No win no fee solicitors said that while motorists may be prepared for distractions outside the car, they might not spend as long preparing the interior and might forget about the dangers within the vehicle.
Despite this, it is not possible to completely control what happens outside a car, but drivers can deal with almost all of the hazards within vehicles.
People ought to keep their cars clean and clear of any litter, should keep pets well-secured, and should wear sensible driving shoes whenever they get behind the wheel.
Responsible driving is not just important for motorists and their passengers, but is also vital in protecting the safety of everyone else on the road.
While some people may be able to handle the stress of being liable in a road traffic accident claim, criminal sanctions can be even harder to cope with, and the guilt of being responsible for a death or serious injury caused by a car crash can be impossible to cope with.
Keeping the interior of a car safe is vital if drivers are to ensure the safety of themselves and everyone else.
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