Car accident compensation news
25/06/2010

Scotland's accident rates fall

The number of claimants seeking car accident compensation in Scotland has fallen after the country experienced a dramatic decrease in the number of crashes in the last couple of years.

In 2009, a total of 216 people died in traffic collisions which is one-fifth fewer than the previous year and the greatest reduction since 1947 when annual statistics were first recorded.

The number of children killed in car accidents has also fallen despite following an increase in 2008. The total number of child casualties also fell by 13%.

Stewart Stevenson, Scotland's transport minister said, "This is a welcome drop to the lowest number of casualties for 60 years."

The fall in car accident-related fatalities and injuries have been attributed to safer cars with airbags and better crash protection.

A spokesperson from RoSPA Scotland said, "Road safety is everyone's responsibility, and I hope that the current momentum continues so we can prevent even more needless suffering."

With fewer motorists suffering serious injury, the number of claims for car accident compensation has also fallen.