The provisional road traffic collision numbers for 2023-2024 are in. With 7833 recorded injuries from 4977 accidents, Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) make up the majority of the personal injuries reported each year in Northern Ireland.
Road Traffic Statistics in Northern Ireland 2023-24
Provisional figures for road traffic collisions in Northern Ireland for the period of 2023-2024 are now available online. The Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) have broken down the rates of fatalities by age, gender, and months of the year.
In the period from 2023-2024, 39 drivers died in fatal car crashes. 8 pedestrians were killed on the roads with the propensity towards 25-64 year old males. Surprisingly, only one pedal cyclist died from injuries after a car accident in Northern Ireland in that year. A total of 68 people died on NI roads in 2024, a figure which dropped from 71 people in the previous period.
The BBC also reported that an alarming 132 motorists were arrested for drunk driving between December 1st and 15th, 2024.
Many people pursue a claim for personal injury after a car accident if they were hurt and it was not their fault. Incidents involving passengers, pedestrians, and no-fault drivers happen frequently. Often individuals look to protect their financial interests by hiring a personal injury solicitor to guide them through the process of compensation claims.
Can you make a personal injury claim for car accidents in the UK & NI?
You can make a claim for compensation against the at fault driver and their insurance company after a road traffic accident in the UK and NI. Legal Costs will (in the vast majority of cases) be paid by the at fault party.
Can I claim personal injury even if the accident was my fault?
Even if the vast majority of the blame for the cause of the accident lies with you, you may still be able to make a claim for ‘contributory negligence’ from the other party and seek a percentage of damages.
For example, if you were making a right hand turn and failed to look in your mirrors and to notice that there was a vehicle overtaking your vehicle at the time, it will be argued that you caused the accident.
That said, it may equally be argued that the vehicle overtook when it was unsafe to do so. Always speak to a specialist road traffic accident solicitor to discuss the merits of your case.
How much compensation do you get for a personal injury in a car accident?
It is impossible to say how much you could get in compensation if you claim for personal injury after an RTA. Even advanced road traffic accident calculators cannot accurately estimate the value of any potential payout.
Instead, contact a personal injury specialist solicitors firm and speak to a solicitor. Consulting with an experienced solicitor will give you unique insight into your compensation claim. It will give you the best chance of success while making the whole process simpler.
In the event of a car accident you require the best possible representation. Contact Lacey Solicitors Firm today to discuss your case.
