Heavy goods vehicle claim

Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Road Traffic Accidents

heavy goods vehicle traffic claim

Every year there are in excess of 10,000 drivers and passengers of commercial vehicles injured every year in accidents. According to statistics most car crash and road traffic accidents are straightforward, however, some circumstances can be complex and lead to prolonged legal disputes.
Our solicitors have a long successful track record of van and lorry accident claims, dealing with single and multiple vehicle collisions causing personal injury and fatalities.

HGV, Truck or Lorry Accident Compensation

The government and HGV companies have been working jointly to reduce HGV accidents on UK roads. The government has passed laws to make the haulage industry safer, for example banning the use of mobile phones whilst in charge of a vehicle.

Why are HGVs involved in many road accidents?

Van and lorry accident claims often involve numerous parties particularly those collisions that occur on motorways in foggy conditions. Heavy goods vehicles accident claims often involve fatalities.

The pressure of meeting a deadline causes HGV drivers to possibly drive at higher speeds. Due to the size of the vehicles they are difficult to handle, this can lead to road accidents. Fatalities are a all to frequent during HGV accidents.

Not only do delivery deadlines cause HGV accidents many HGVs carry a hefty amount of goods, often these vehicles haul more than the load intended for the vehicle. HGV drivers also often to drive during the night, driving at night, limited vision combined with driver fatigue can result in accidents.

Most HGV’s are fitted with a tachograph which is now an electronic machine that records time, distance and speed on a constant rolling basis thereby providing a record immediately before, during and after an accident which effectively includes acceleration and deceleration records.

There are many reasons why a HGV accident may take place such as -
1. The driver is under pressure to delivery at a specific date/time, which he may have already missed.
2. Driving too long without taking regular rest breaks.
4. Brake failure, poor vehicle maintenance or worn out parts.
5. Carrying a load too large for the vehicle.
6. A driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
If you have suffered a personal injury through a HGV road traffic accident or any other type of road traffic which was not your own fault then the Accident Injury Line can help you.
To find out more or to make your claim, call the Accident Injury Line or claim now