As the amount of car accidents that occur on British roads continue to escalate and a prediction that states a quarter of all drivers will be over 70 years old by 2050 is announced, there is rising concern about how safe the older generation actually are as drivers.
When we get older our reactions slow down, our sense of judgement can become clouded and we start to see and hear less clearly. This can make driving on busy roads both taxing and dangerous.
Here are some statistics about the risks that drivers aged 70 and over are facing:
They have more car crashes per mile than middle-aged drivers
They have poorer judgement when pulling out at junctions and roundabouts
They are more likely to be hit from the side at high speed junctions
They are three times more likely than those aged 40-65 to either be killed or suffer a serious personal injury as a result of a car accident.
Our personal injury solicitors are here to offer free legal advice and guide you through every step of your compensation claim. We help you recover costs for pain and suffering and any loss of earnings you have encountered, we may even be able to arrange for you to receive the best medical care available in your area.
*A replacement vehicle can usually be supplied within 4-6 working hours, where there is an admission of liability from the other person’s insurance company. If this person is not known, their insurance details are not known, they are uninsured or there is a potential dispute over who caused the accident, a replacement vehicle cannot be provided.
