02/08/2022
National Road Victim Month, organised by RoadPeace Charity, raises essential awareness about the safety of our roads and is designed to remember those who have been killed or affected by an accident such as a car crash.
August has been designated National Road Victim Month ever since the death of Princess Diana on 31st August 1997, and to commemorate the first recorded death by a motor vehicle – Bridget Driscoll in 1896. Since then, it is thought that well over half a million people have been killed in road traffic accidents in Britain.
Whilst road safety awareness is improving, the number of people killed on Britain’s roads has stayed at roughly the same level year on year over the last decade. Over 60 people are seriously injured every day, and five people are killed on the roads in Britain.
Specialist Road Traffic Injury Solicitors
At Russell & Russell, we are committed to providing specialist support and services for those tragically killed or seriously injured in a road traffic collision. Our dedicated serious and fatal injury team fully understands the devastating impact of fatal collisions on families and loved ones. We work with families to claim compensation and access various support services following a serious road traffic accident.
Our specialist personal injury lawyers will discuss your circumstances and offer guidance in making a road accident claim. Call us today 0800 731 7555 or make an online enquiry
Visit one of our Personal Injury Advice Clinics
If you are seeking legal advice about a serious or fatal injury following a road traffic accident or would like to know more information about the process of making a claim, drop into our personal injury clinics:
- Wednesdays from 10pm - 12pm at our Farnworth office: 86 Market St Farnworth Bolton BL4 7NY
- Wednesdays from 3pm – 5pm at our Newport office: 39 Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1NE
- Thursday from 10am – 12pm at our Middleton office: Colmar House, Middleton Gardens, Middleton M24 4DB
- Fridays from 10am -12pm at our Atherton office: 43 Market Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0GQ
Please note that this article is meant as general guidance and not intended as legal or professional advice. Updates to the law may have changed since this article was published.