road traffic accidents Archives - Bonnar Accident Law Personal Injury Lawyers in Scotland Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:02:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 How to Drive Safely on Rural Roads https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/how-to-drive-safely-on-rural-roads/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:48:41 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682699 Whether you live in the country or want to experience the beautiful countryside, driving in rural areas can be dangerous if you are not careful, especially if you’re used to driving in more metropolitan areas. Scotland has some of the most beautiful scenic routes in the UK, and with the boom of ‘staycations’ more and […]

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]]> The Impact of Daylight Saving on Road Accidents https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/the-impact-of-daylight-saving-on-road-accidents/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:22:37 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682609 Introduced during the first world war to increase productivity, daylight saving time also known as DST has continued to be used today. However, there has been debates on how useful it really is and the concerns for the hazards it facilitates for road users has only risen. In theory, losing one hour sleep may not […]

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]]> Everything You Need to Know about the 2022 Highway Code Changes https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2022-highway-code-changes/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:27:19 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682577 How well do you know the Highway Code? Sure, we all had our copy memorised back-to-front before sitting our driving test but since then, have you ever thought to reacquaintance yourself with the rules of the road? According to a 2021 study by Rooster Insurance, 46.6% of drivers have never refreshed their knowledge of the […]

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]]> The 12 Common Personal Injuries of Christmas and How to Avoid Them https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/the-12-common-personal-injuries-of-christmas-and-how-to-avoid-them/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:57:59 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682571 It might be the most wonderful time of the year but even the most wonderous festive season can be littered with avoidable personal injuries. In fact, research carried out by the National Accident Helpline found that 1 in 4 people feel more stressed than usual during the Christmas period, rising to nearly a third among […]

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]]> Festive Drink Driving Crackdown: What to Expect https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/police-scotlands-festive-crackdown-on-driving-under-the-influence-all-you-need-to-know/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:26:23 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682566 The Minister for Transport and Police Scotland have launched this year’s festive enforcement campaign to tackle drink and drug-driving across Scotland, highlighting the personal and criminal consequences of being found guilty of driving under the influence. More than 20,000 drivers are stopped by the police in Scotland every month and Police Scotland’s enforcement campaign will […]

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]]> Winter Driving Safety Checklist https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/winter-driving-safety-checklist/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:47:21 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682549 As the temperatures drop, the nights get darker, and the weather worsens, driving in winter can be difficult and potentially hazardous. Drivers need to manage all the usual dangers of the roads, as well as driving in potential snow, slippery ice, wind, heavy rain and freezing temperatures. In fact, according to Motor Easy, 21% of […]

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]]> The Personal Injury Horrors of Halloween: How to Stay Safe https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/the-personal-injury-horrors-of-halloween-how-to-stay-safe/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:55:58 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682514 It’s that time of year again when the nights get darker, the air gets crisp, and the leaves turn a golden brown. Halloween is a night of spooks and scares filled with pumpkin carving, silly costumes and far too many sweets. However, with more people out and about over Halloween heading to fancy dress parties […]

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]]> Most Dangerous Roads in Scotland: Risk Guide https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/road-traffic-accidents-in-scotland-top-10-most-dangerous-roads/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:53:29 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682507 Considering the vast number of cars on the road at any given time across the UK, it isn’t surprising that road traffic accidents occur on a daily basis up and down the country. Yet their frequency doesn’t negate from their seriousness, and we understand the devastation and disruption that these accidents can have on your […]

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]]> Passenger Compensation Claims https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/passenger-compensation-claims/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:20:14 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682500 Passengers involved in road traffic accidents often don’t realise they have the same rights to claim compensation as drivers do. It’s tragically the case that you may just be in the wrong seat, in the wrong place at the wrong time and now you’re nursing serious injuries that aren’t your fault. The latest Government statistics […]

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]]> New Driver? Here’s our Top Tips to Staying Safe on the Roads https://www.bonnaraccidentlaw.com/news/new-driver-heres-our-top-tips-to-staying-safe-on-the-roads/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:35:55 +0000 https://bonnarstaging.adeodev.co.uk/?p=176682495 Both driving lessons and driving tests have been undeniably affected by COVID-19 over the last 18 months however, with restrictions lifting over the summer in Scotland and throughout the UK, they have thankfully been allowed to re-start. As an unfortunate result, it has been reported by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that there […]

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