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Statistically, there are more fatal car accidents on rural roads than in the busiest of cities, despite the lower volumes of traffic.
According to the website run by University of Sheffield statisticians, The Grim Reaper, the worst place for road deaths in the UK is the north of Scotland.
There are a number of reasons for the high toll of fatalities in road traffic accidents being higher in country areas and many of them cannot be avoided.
Average speeds on out-of-town roads are higher than in built-up areas. Most of our cross-country motorways roll through the countryside rather than urban areas.
Driver fatigue on motorway journeys is a well-known hazard of long-distance motoring and complacency can be a problem, especially if the traffic is light so when an unexpected incident occurs the motorist is not prepared and a vehicle accident results.
It's also true that proportionally more people living in rural parts of the UK need their own cars to get around because public transport systems are not so extensive or reliable as in towns and cities.
Some hazards are particular to farming communities with the dangers of animals straying on the road causing many car crashes. Deer, too, can be a major problem in upland and forest areas as they can jump quite high fences.
Agricultural vehicles can also prove problematic for other drivers because of their size, slow speed and the fact they leave mud on the road. It's never easy over-taking a tractor, combine harvester or high-sided trailer and, coupled with narrow, bendy roads, extra care must be taken in these situations or an accident and subsequent personal injury can easily occur.
Mud on the road is a particular peril in autumn and spring, especially if rain has made the brown patches even more slippery than expected.
According to statistics released by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), mud was the reason behind 696 accidents in 2008. In some cases, this was due to mud being splashed up onto the windscreen of a car following behind a farm vehicle and having vision obscured.
It makes sense to keep well away from any large farm vehicle on the road and if you see a small amount of mud take precautions in case there is more around the bend. Farmers are obliged to put out warning notices, but sometimes these can be hidden or become damaged.
Being alert is also the way to avoid car crashes involving animals loose on the road. Remember they are likely to be frightened and may react in an unexpected way when confronted with a car.
By adjusting your driving, paying careful attention and being aware of the extra challenges of driving in rural areas, especially if you usually drive in towns, you should be able to avoid having a road accident but if you or your passengers are unfortunate enough to be hurt through no fault of your own, you may be eligible to make an accident compensation claim.
Compensation claims for rural car accidents
If you have sustained a personal injury because you were involved in a non-fault car accident, whether in the country or in town, you may be able to make a claim.
Our panel of personal injury solicitors operates on a no win no fee basis and you won't have to pay a single penny of your compensation towards any costs and fees that may arise from your case.
Even if your compensation claim is unsuccessful you won't have to pay a thing as we take out an insurance policy on your behalf to cover any of the opposing side's legal costs.
Our team also has an excellent success rate in personal injury cases and may be able to help you too.
So why not investigate your right to car accident compensation today. You can contact us by using our popular e-chat facility, by requesting a call back at a time that is convenient to you or filling out an online claims form.
Alternatively, give us a call on 0800 10 757 95 and we will explain how the car accident claim process works and let you know what steps to take next.
