Tuesday 6 August 2013
Teenager taken to hospital after accident with bus in city center of Norwich
The police and an ambulance at the scene of an accident involving a bus Anglia at the traffic lights at the junction of St Stephens and West legate. Picture: Denise Bradley
Police said the girl did not seem fatal injuries.
Investigation underway after woman dies in early morning house fire
Neighboring properties in the Hilton area of Inverses were evacuated after the fatal fire broke out at around 7:45 a.m. this morning.
A WOMAN has died in a fire in a house.
Emergency services were called to a property in Leyton Drive, the Hilton area of Inverness, around 7:45 a.m..
A WOMAN has died in a fire in a house.
Emergency services were called to a property in Leyton Drive, the Hilton area of Inverness, around 7:45 a.m..
Friday 2 August 2013
What to do if you have a car accident
It's not something we like to think, but the car accidents happen - and it is important that you know what to do if you get caught in an accident. Here we will show you the steps you need to take immediately after a car accident to stop the bad situation from getting worse.
However minor you think it is a car accident, you should stop. In fact, not doing so is an offense under the Road Traffic Law.
You must make sure the engine in your car is off and turn on your hazard lights to alert other road users to your presence.
CALL 999 or 101:-
Take a look around and if anyone was injured in the car accident, you should call the police (and an ambulance if necessary) as soon as possible.
The police should also be called if the car accident is blocking the road.
GIVING DETAILS AFTER CAR ACCIDENT:-
When you are involved in a car accident, you are required to give your name and address to anyone involved.
Avoid apologize or accept blame for the accident until you know exactly what happened, because it could count against you later.
You must stop and give information, if you fail at something on or near the road, even if there are other people involved. If you hit a parked car, for example, you should leave your details on the windscreen.
Car accidents must be reported to the police within 24 hours. Not doing so may result in a fine, penalty points or even disqualification.
COLLECTING DETAIL AFTER CAR ACCIDENT:-
If possible, you should collect the following information from all drivers, passengers and witnesses:
Call 999 immediately if someone leaves the scene of the car accident without giving details
Other information to collect car accident
OTHER INFORMATION TO COLLECT FROM THE CAR ACCIDENT:-
Here are some other important details that you should try to gather at the scene of a car accident:
Some drivers carry disposable cameras for this purpose, but most modern cell phones have good enough shots to help you remember important details.
Immediately after a car accident:
STOP :-However minor you think it is a car accident, you should stop. In fact, not doing so is an offense under the Road Traffic Law.
You must make sure the engine in your car is off and turn on your hazard lights to alert other road users to your presence.
CALL 999 or 101:-
Take a look around and if anyone was injured in the car accident, you should call the police (and an ambulance if necessary) as soon as possible.
The police should also be called if the car accident is blocking the road.
GIVING DETAILS AFTER CAR ACCIDENT:-
When you are involved in a car accident, you are required to give your name and address to anyone involved.
Avoid apologize or accept blame for the accident until you know exactly what happened, because it could count against you later.
You must stop and give information, if you fail at something on or near the road, even if there are other people involved. If you hit a parked car, for example, you should leave your details on the windscreen.
Car accidents must be reported to the police within 24 hours. Not doing so may result in a fine, penalty points or even disqualification.
COLLECTING DETAIL AFTER CAR ACCIDENT:-
If possible, you should collect the following information from all drivers, passengers and witnesses:
- Names
- Addresses
- Contact Numbers.
Call 999 immediately if someone leaves the scene of the car accident without giving details
Other information to collect car accident
OTHER INFORMATION TO COLLECT FROM THE CAR ACCIDENT:-
Here are some other important details that you should try to gather at the scene of a car accident:
- The numbers of all vehicles involved, and a color grade of each vehicle registration, make and model
- The date and time of the accident
- A sketch showing the positions of the vehicles involved
- A description of the weather, beyond anything unusual that you notice about the quality of the roads and lighting
- The names of any witnesses or police at the scene
- A list of damages to the vehicles and a description of any injuries suffered by pedestrians, drivers and passengers.
Some drivers carry disposable cameras for this purpose, but most modern cell phones have good enough shots to help you remember important details.
Soldier who lost leg in car crash horror hopes to raise funds for a member of hi-tech so he can dance with his daughter
GREIG YORKE, 39, lost his left leg after being hit by a car at an intersection between Arbroath and Carnoustie last month.
A Former soldier who lost his leg in a car accident last horror is to raise funds for a member of hi-tech so he can dance with his daughter again.
Yorke Greig, 39, who served in the Royal Engineers for 10 years, lost his left leg after being hit by a car.
Now the father-of-two Carnoustie, Angus, is to raise £ 15,000 for a special flexible leg so he can dance with his youngest daughter, Lily.
Greig said: "I want to be able to dance with my four year old, Lily.
"We always used to dance at home and go to the trampoline together and I want to do it again.
"I'll have a prosthetic leg NHS, but he will not let me continue everything I did before, like biking and snowboarding."
The horror crash happened at an intersection between Arbroath and Carnoustie last month.
He is now on the road to recovery and is launching its "standing by Greig" appeal to raise money.
Greig, said a member of NHS provision would not give you the flexibility of being able to play with her daughters Lily, four, and Jaimee, 13.
He is determined to go to a private clinic for a hi-tech leg to maintain their quality of life.
Greig is organizing a fundrasing "horse riding" on the Tay Bridge in his wheelchair, supported by friends and family on bikes, scooters and anything else with wheels.
He says that the prosthesis would give a new lease of life, especially as he continues his battle with post-traumatic stress caused by a tour of duty in Bosnia in 1995, when his unit discovered a mass grave.
A Former soldier who lost his leg in a car accident last horror is to raise funds for a member of hi-tech so he can dance with his daughter again.
Yorke Greig, 39, who served in the Royal Engineers for 10 years, lost his left leg after being hit by a car.
Now the father-of-two Carnoustie, Angus, is to raise £ 15,000 for a special flexible leg so he can dance with his youngest daughter, Lily.
Greig said: "I want to be able to dance with my four year old, Lily.
"We always used to dance at home and go to the trampoline together and I want to do it again.
"I'll have a prosthetic leg NHS, but he will not let me continue everything I did before, like biking and snowboarding."
The horror crash happened at an intersection between Arbroath and Carnoustie last month.
He is now on the road to recovery and is launching its "standing by Greig" appeal to raise money.
Greig, said a member of NHS provision would not give you the flexibility of being able to play with her daughters Lily, four, and Jaimee, 13.
He is determined to go to a private clinic for a hi-tech leg to maintain their quality of life.
Greig is organizing a fundrasing "horse riding" on the Tay Bridge in his wheelchair, supported by friends and family on bikes, scooters and anything else with wheels.
He says that the prosthesis would give a new lease of life, especially as he continues his battle with post-traumatic stress caused by a tour of duty in Bosnia in 1995, when his unit discovered a mass grave.
The Condition Of The Road Surface
An accident can be caused by the condition of the road surface, for example, pot holes, ice, mud or leaves. Appropriate warning may not be given to a problem with the road surface, for example: -
However, you will have to show that the road was not properly inspected and repaired. You should contact the local authority as soon as possible with the evidence:
If the local authority said they were properly maintained and inspected the road you can still have grounds for a claim if the authority has not followed the national code of practice for road maintenance
- The local authority (Department of Regional Development, Roads Service in Northern Ireland) may have failed to respond reasonably to a problem with the road surface. If so, they may be liable for any injury caused.
- Individuals or companies, for example, farmers or service providers may have mud or grease left on the road surface for a reasonable period of time without adequate warnings. If so, they may be liable for any injury caused.
- A contractor who failed to restore the road surface properly after the completion of works.
However, you will have to show that the road was not properly inspected and repaired. You should contact the local authority as soon as possible with the evidence:
- Road conditions.
- Damage to your car.
- The costs of repairing your car.
If the local authority said they were properly maintained and inspected the road you can still have grounds for a claim if the authority has not followed the national code of practice for road maintenance
Drink Driving
The blood alcohol laws in the UK ...
Drunk driving while in the UK is considered a serious crime and if found to be over the limit while driving, a driver can be sent to prison. The legal limit for drinking alcohol and 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, 35 mg of alcohol in 100ml of air or 107 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of urine.
The police are authorized to stop motorists and ask them to take a breath test if they have reason to believe that the driver is over the limit.
The maximum penalty for driving over the limit is a prison sentence of six months plus a £ 5,000 fine. In addition, the driver will be banned from driving for a minimum period of 12 months or a minimum of three years, if there has been a prior conviction for drink driving in the last 10 years.
Drug driving is also a criminal offense and the penalties are the same for drunk driving
Drunk driving while in the UK is considered a serious crime and if found to be over the limit while driving, a driver can be sent to prison. The legal limit for drinking alcohol and 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, 35 mg of alcohol in 100ml of air or 107 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of urine.
The police are authorized to stop motorists and ask them to take a breath test if they have reason to believe that the driver is over the limit.
The maximum penalty for driving over the limit is a prison sentence of six months plus a £ 5,000 fine. In addition, the driver will be banned from driving for a minimum period of 12 months or a minimum of three years, if there has been a prior conviction for drink driving in the last 10 years.
Drug driving is also a criminal offense and the penalties are the same for drunk driving
Speed Limits In UK
There are different speed limits for the road type and individual vehicles. Note: The speed is measured in miles per hour (mph) rather than miles per hour (km / h).
Cars and bikes must not exceed 30 mph in built-up areas, 60 mph on a single carriageway, 70 mph on a dual carriageway and 70 mph on a motorway. Cars towing caravans or trailers must not exceed 50 mph on a single carriageway and 60 mph in two ways and motorways.
There are a large number of speed cameras that film the speed of vehicles across the country. To find out where the cameras are located refer to the site map fast camera.
Cars and bikes must not exceed 30 mph in built-up areas, 60 mph on a single carriageway, 70 mph on a dual carriageway and 70 mph on a motorway. Cars towing caravans or trailers must not exceed 50 mph on a single carriageway and 60 mph in two ways and motorways.
There are a large number of speed cameras that film the speed of vehicles across the country. To find out where the cameras are located refer to the site map fast camera.
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