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4th March 2011

Road Workers face Serious Injury every day

Roads are most dangerous workplace

Statistics from the Highways Agency have shown that injuries to road workers have more than doubled between 2005 and 2009.

It has been said that the road is the most dangerous workplace with hundreds killed in road accidents whilst either working on the roads or travelling as part of their jobs.

In an ideal world, road workers would be protected by having the roads they are working on closed to non works traffic but this is rarely possible. Working on a road with moving traffic a few feet away leaves road workers vulnerable to injury from passing vehicles.

Dangers faced by Road Workers

One of the main dangers faced by road workers is injury by vehicles whose drivers ignore reduced speed limits which are normally put in place to protect the road workers. A BBC team investigating this problem recently filmed motorists speeding past road works in a 50mph zone at speeds of up to 77mph.

Being involved in a road traffic collision with a vehicle travelling at this speed can only result in very serious injuries or fatality.

Barriers are easily swept aside by a fast moving vehicle that loses control and one of the only protections for road workers, is an impact protection vehicle designed to act as a ‘cushion’ if hit by another vehicle, protecting the workers behind it, who are often working in the open who are as vulnerable as pedestrians.

Respect Road Workers

When appealing for all motorists to respect road workers and the job they do to keep the roads in a good state of repair, the Highways Agency has released the following rules for motorists to follow:

1. Keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety.
2. Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching.
3. Concentrate on the road ahead, not the road works.
4. Be alert for works traffic leaving or entering road works.
5. Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front.
6. Observe all signs - they are there to help you.

Road Accident Compensation Claim Advice

If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury as a result of a road traffic accident, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.

There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury claim.  For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.