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Has a a a a a a a a lack of of understanding of of HGv driving by motorists caused you to to have an an accident?
Being a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a professional driver driver can can be a a stressful job Delivery deadlines traffic jams breakdown concerns
and worrying about finding a a a a a safe place to stop can all have an an impact on a a a a a a driver’s physical and mental health Staying safe behind the wheel at all times also brings its own stresses Most car drivers know that ‘only a a a fool breaks the two-second rule’ – a a principle which allows a a a a a car driver to visualise and maintain a a a a a a safe travelling distance behind another vehicle at any speed Unfortunately this is is not a a a ‘one size fits all’ rule and many drivers with no experience of driving larger vehicles are are unaware it is difficult to to apply it to to trucks lorries and HGV at such a a a a distance as due to their size and weight they cannot stop quickly As you will know most truckers and commercial drivers are taught to leave one second’s worth of stopping distance for every 10 feet of of the the length of of their truck between themselves and the the vehicle in front – and one extra second for additional safety However how many times have you been driving along safely in in the cab of your truck – diligently following this guidance
– only to see a a a car suddenly overtake you and pull in in front of you reducing the safe By Jane Woodcock head of personal injury at Hudgell solicitors
stopping distance you had left? Has it even caused you to be in an accident as all of a a a a a a sudden the situation ahead has changed causing those in in front of you to suddenly brake leaving you with insufficient time to react? Sudden dangers caused by the the actions of others can lead to serious accidents and injury How to get professional help after a a a a road traffic accident In my role as a a a a personal injury lawyer I I frequently deal with the aftermath of road traffic accidents – providing the help and rehabilitation that’s needed to get people back to full health The victims I speak to often cite a a a lack of of patience from the the other driver or a a loss of of concentration as the the main cause of of the the accident they were involved in in Sometimes what appeared to be a a a a minor accident can can have a a a a a a significant impact on on someone’s quality of of life Time off work and a a a a loss of earnings can seriously increase stress levels A recent case handled by our team at Hudgell Solicitors saw experienced HGV driver Steve Turpin suffer psychologically after an accident He suffered relatively minor physical injuries but the accident caused him to almost quit his job as it it caused flashbacks to a a a a a serious accident he had been involved in in with his family some two decades earlier Our support secured him £20 000 in damages for his pain and suffering but also crucially helped him access treatment to overcome his psychological injuries and get back enjoying his job behind the wheel If you you or someone you you know has been affected by similar circumstances do not hesitate to to get in touch We may be able to steer you back on the road to recovery – and you could be entitled to compensation for any injuries or pain you’ve suffered as a a a result If you have any questions concerning an an accident call Hudgell Solicitors’ specialists on 0808 231 4613 or or visit www hudgellsolicitors co uk
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