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A certain level of nervousness and caution will benefit any driver; it helps make him or her alert to potential dangers and prevents the kind of complacency that can lead to a car accident. However, in cases where nervousness is very acute and crosses into the realms of phobia, it may become hazardous to other road users and, in the event of an accident injury, give the personal injury solicitor of a phobic driver very little to work on.
Naturally, the majority of phobic drivers will experience such a level of fear at the prospect of driving that they will not take to the roads. However, others will find opting out of driving altogether impossible so will continue to get behind the wheel. But the truth will remain for both groups that if they want to continue driving, they will need to get treatment
Like all phobias, driving phobia is an anxiety-related condition and should be treated accordingly. Most experts recommend a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy in order to tackle the phobia. Most likely, this will consist of a process of systematic desensitisation.
Systematic desensitisation involves the phobic person gradually exposing him or herself to the anxiety-inducing situation or object while learning to manage the physiological symptoms of anxiety. This can be a lengthy process, but when overseen by a good practitioner will result in a positive outcome. These days most courses of systematic desensitisation include a large amount of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), a kind of meditation which involves the use goal-realisation visualisation.
Hypnotherapy, combined with practical training, is also a popular and often successful method of overcoming this phobia. More information about this therapy can be found at Nervous Driver Nationwide.
Whatever method of help a person chooses, it is surely a better option than causing an accident and having the problem uncovered by a personal injury solicitor.
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We all have accidents; they are part of both childhood and adolescence and we are accustomed to accepting them and getting on with life. However, in instances where a person's negligent actions have caused you to suffer injury, as a UK citizen it is your right to claim compensation.
Our no win, no fee solicitors can help you do this, ensuring that you are compensated for pain, trauma, medical expenses and loss of earnings, where appropriate.
All of our specialists - working in a variety of fields, from car accident litigation to asbestos claims - are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and consider it their professional duty to uphold that organisation's Code of Conduct.
Our service is completely free for nearly all types of claim (cases involving medical negligence are the only exception). This means that, win or lose, you will never have to pay us a penny, as well as being protected from the other side's costs.
In addition, our 100% compensation guarantee means that no cuts will ever be taken.
Our legal advisors are happy to discuss your claim either online or over the telephone.
To reach us online, fill out a claim form or log into echat. Alternatively, you can speak to us about your need for a personal injury solicitor over the phone by filling out a callback request or simply calling us now, on 0800 10 757 95.
