Personal injury solicitors Blackburn are
underlining the local authority's warnings about the dangers of driving through
flood water.
Following the results of a survey by the
Environmental Agency and the AA, which found that 680,000 motorists in the UK
would disregard a 'road closed' warning to carry on travelling down a flooded
road instead of taking a detour, Clearwater Solicitors' no win no fee
solicitors Blackburn are asking people who drive through flood-prone area to
think ahead, rather than put their own personal safety at risk.
The research also showed that people
between the ages of 55 and 64 are the most likely to choose to drive through
deep water with noticeable currents. This is despite the fact that people can
lose their lives by driving through such dangerous water, with a huge number of
personal injury claims relating to this risky behaviour.
Choosing personal safety over speed could
be the difference between life and death, personal
injury solicitors Blackburn are warning, as the UK braces itself against
the potential consequences of a devastatingly catastrophic winter of high
snowfalls, low temperatures and strong winds.
Blackburn and Darwen in particular have a
strong likelihood of flooding, personal injury solicitors Blackburn are
warning, as high levels of rainfall can see drainage systems and rivers
overwhelmed with the volume of water.
Members of the public are urged to consider
the risks of flooding and to plan in advance for these adverse weather
conditions. Although the council will do all it can to minimise the impact of
flooding, and although no win no fee solicitors Blackburn will do all they can
to help people who have been injured in flooding and who are not to blame for
their injuries, people are advised to take all reasonable steps to protect
themselves and those around them.
cash advance personal injury solicitors Blackburn ask
anyone who sees a blocked drain to get in touch with the council on 01254
585921, and to call 0845 988 1188 with reports of river blockages. People who
want to claim personal injury compensation should call Clearwater Solicitors on
08000 430 430.
