Motorway Accident Compensation Claims

When an accident occurs on a motorway, it is much more likely to be serious than on other roads, which can in turn mean more serious injury. This is due to the high speeds being driven on motorways.

A high speed motorway accident also tends to involve lots more vehicles and therefore has a greater chance of causing a pile-up, which can involve not only various vehicles, but also various lanes of traffic. Multi-vehicle pile-ups are usually due to driving too close to the car in front.

The most common factors that can cause an accident on the motorway include:

• Bad weather conditions, i.e. fog or heavy rain
• Tiredness
• Impatience
• Careless lane changing
• Travelling too close to the vehicle in front of you

To help your case it can assist your solicitor if you follow these steps, but always check with your solicitor what they require:

• Write down details of all the vehicles involved
• Take photos if possible
• Make a note of anything that occurs to you at the time of the accident - it could be important
• Take details of any witnesses to the accident 
• Seek medical advice 
• Keep a record of all medical appointments and any expenses you incur

If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident on a motorway, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Contact Accident Line and we will put you in touch with a local specialist solicitor who will advise you. Alternatively, you can use our find my local 'Injury Solicitors' section and contact your local Accident Line solicitor directly.