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As any driver who has read the Highway Code will know, and all should have, when you hear a police siren indicating the approach of a police car, you should pull over safely and let it pass. Despite this, police car accidents do happen and they are sometimes, however much training police drivers may have, the fault of the police.
In cases such as this, flashing blue sirens will do nothing to provide immunity from liability for a compensation claim.
Just as with all occupations, police drivers must make risk assessments based on the environment they find themselves in. So, naturally, if it is found that the actions of a police driver have led to a civilian motorist suffering a car accident, the relevant police authority may be liable to pay compensation for the police car accident.
The dangers of personal injury and death occurring during high-speed police chases has been highlighted by a Police Complaints Commission report which criticised the "inadequate risk assessments" made by police engaged in pursuits. It recommended placing limitations on the discretion used by police engaged in pursuits unless there is a "clear, centrally agreed strategy for attempting to stop the vehicle safely."
The report also recommended banning the use of unmarked police cars in chases. It added, "The police continue to engage in too many pursuits that endanger public safety and the most effective way to reduce this is by increasing management control on the evolution of pursuits and reducing officer discretion about both initiating and continuing with pursuits.
"Forces may need to consider whether officers who pursue without control room permission, or who fail to adequately communicate risk, or who fail to pull over when instructed to call off a chase by the control room, should be at risk of being disciplined as a result.
"Many of these incidents are potentially preventable, either by changes in force policy or by pro-active measures designed to bring out safe and effective resolution of such incidents."
Claim compensation for a police car accident
If you would like to consider a compensation claim for injuries sustained in a police car accident, it is vital that you have expert legal advice that can maximise your chances of receiving 100 percent compensation.
Here at YouClaim we have a skilled panel of no win, no fee solicitors who are able to offer their services on a charge-free basis for this type of litigation. Win or lose, you will be protected from all fees, costs and disbursements.
To find out more about our service, feel free to discuss your circumstances with a legal advisor, in confidence and without obligation, by echatting, completing an online claim or calling us, on 0800 10 757 95.
