Driving Accidents

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury in an accident at work then we can help you find out if you are entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim. Our specialist solicitors offer a 100% Compensation - No Win No Fee service, meaning that you receive 100% of your compensation and pay absolutely nothing to claim.

Driving causes the highest number of work-related traffic accidents in the UK. It is estimated that a third of all road traffic accidents involve someone who is at work as many people are required to drive as part of their job.

Health and Safety laws apply whilst an employee is driving as a part of their work duties. These laws however do not apply whilst commuting, but do apply when you are travelling to a location which is not your normal workplace.

Types of vehicle accidents

Company car accidents
HGV accidents
Vans/Pickups accidents
Forklift accidents
Lorry accidents
Bus accidents
Taxi accidents
Motorcycle courier accidents
Emergency vehicle accidents
Train/Tube accidents
Tractor or Combine Harvester/Baler accidents

Factors causing driving accidents at work

Driver failure
- Speeding to get to meetings on time
- Using a mobile phone
- Observational failures
- Fatigue/Tiredness
- Third party mistake
Employer failure
- Inadequate risk assessment
- Inadequate vehicle maintenance
- Inadequate loading
- Inadequate training
- Inadequate journey planning

Using a hand-held or hands-free mobile phone significantly increases the risk of an accident whilst driving. If you are using a mobile phone then you will be much less aware of what is going on around you. This could result in failure to spot signs or other vehicles, making you slower to react. You are also more likely to tailgate the vehicle in front, all of which increases the risk of a driving accident at work.

Case Study

"A London Underground train driver has won £4,000 in compensation for the psychological trauma he suffered after driving his train on the day the terrorist attacks took place against London transport targets on 7 July 2005."

Case Study

"A driving instructor suffered whiplash injuries whilst a learner driver was taking their test. He is now seeking £15,000 in damages from the insurer of the car. The learner was found by a judge at the Court of Session to have been negligent, and therefore, responsible for the instructor’s injuries."

You can make a claim if...

The accident happened less than 3 years ago*
The accident was not your fault
You have suffered injury, losses or expenses

* There are some exceptions to the 3 year rule. In the case of a child, a claim can be made any time up until the child reaches the age of 21. There are very few other exceptions.

So, if you have suffered an injury from a driving accident at work in the last three years, contact us to find out how we can help you claim the compensation you are legally entitled to.

Call our free phone helpline 0800 0688 500 to speak to an advisor in confidence.

Or fill in our easy online claim form for a free claim assessment with no obligation.

Driving Accidents

Types of vehicle accidents

Factors causing driving accidents at work

Driver failure

Employer failure

Case Study

Case Study

You can make a claim if...