[INFOGRAPHIC] Car accident - facts & statistics

Road Traffic Accidents 0800 612 7703 Mercury Legal 178.92/= people were injured on Britain's roads in 2011' people were killed 1,901 23.122ured 23,122 seriously injured on Britain's roads in 2011. Most accidents- on Britain's roads in 2011 were at the fault of the driver 15 5t% those killed were as a result of drink-drive incidents those killed were as a result of speeding 4/5 most commonly reported reasons for ca crash involved driver or rider error or reaction the most 'Failed to look properly common reason reported in 42% of all Jaccidents. Department for Transport (www.gov.uk/dft) Preventing road accidents Could save the economy 15.6bn 13.0bn EVERY YEAR If you suffer a dislocated shoulder as a result of a road traffic accident, you can claim up to £13,701 with Mercury Legal. When you make a claim, your solicitor will take out insurance coverage for you, for which you pay nothing whatsoever. This means that even if your claim is unsuccessful you won't be required to pay any legal costs. Sources Department for Transport www.bbc.co.uk www.rospa.com If you've suffered an accident on the road, visit www.medicalnegligence-solicitors.com www.gov.uk/dft www.telegraph.co.uk 0800 612 7703 Mercury Legal