Every year there are around 250,000 people injured on the UK’s roads, many in car accidents or as pedestrians or cyclists.

This figure amounts to nearly 700 people a day being hurt on roads in the UK, which is an average of one person every 2 minutes and many of these accidents involve serious and even fatal injuries.

The UK government, car manufacturers and road accident groups have worked hard to reduce the figure and the number of people injured each year has come down slightly year on year, which is a positive result when considering how many new cars and drivers come to the UK’s roads per annum.

The most common injury sustained in a car from a road traffic accident is whiplash, but it is not uncommon for accident victims to sustain injuries ranging from cuts and bruises through to broken bones and serious fractures.

Anyone hurt in a car accident through no fault of their own is entitled to make a compensation claim for personal injury, after seeking medical treatment for their injuries the next step should be to speak to a specialist Solicitor.

Pinto Potts are specialist Solicitors who have been helping victims of road traffic accidents since the 1970′s and have recovered many millions of pounds in damages for people who have been injured.

If you have been hurt in a car accident through no fault of your own call Pinto Potts Solicitors on 0800 316 4434 for confidential, free initial advice about making a claim.