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compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
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When people think about dangerous driving claims they are probably likely to imagine drunk drivers and speeding offences, but if a motorist with poor eyesight is behind the wheel without wearing the correct optical prescription they also could be found guilty of dangerous driving.
At the beginning of any driving test, an examiner will ask the potential road user to read a registration plate which is 20 metres away from the vehicle they are in. If the individual taking the test cannot read the plate, or a succession of plates, an examiner will fail them immediately.
If a person has poor vision they should wear corrective lenses prescribed to them by an optician and must continue to wear them during the test. Furthermore, whenever they get behind the wheel after passing the test and receiving their full driving licence, they must wear glasses or lenses.
If an individual takes control of a car without having good enough vision to see the road and all possible hazards around them it could result in a road traffic accident and cause them, their passengers, and other road users personal injury.
Driving in this manner could even result in someone's death and it is likely in these cases that unless the other vehicle's owner was at fault, the driver with poor vision will be charged with driving dangerously.
It is a criminal offence to drive with poor eyesight without wearing corrective lenses and could result in a fine, points being placed on a driving licence, being disqualified from driving or, if the motorist causes a serious accident, a prison sentence.
It is recommended that drivers have an eye test every two years, although they are not legally required to have one until they are 70 years of age.
Similarly to the careless way in which drink drivers or speeding motorists break laws and put others at risk in the process, driving without clear vision is tantamount to driving without due care and attention.
If a motorist does not exhibit reasonable consideration for others on the road they could cause a crash, which may lead to victims making dangerous driving claims against the responsible driver.
Making a dangerous driving claim
If you have suffered personal injury through a non-fault accident on the road, you could make a compensation claim for your pain and loss of earnings.
Phone us on 0800 10 757 95 or request a call back from one of our helpful advisers. They can answer any questions you may have about making a dangerous driving claim and could get you a step closer to finding a no win, no fee solicitor who could help you receive 100% compensation.
