Increase in Serious Road Accidents in Lincolnshire

Nigel Askew Solicitors have noticed a significant increase in the number of new claim enquiries relating to serious road accidents in Lincolnshire in 2019 and this trend has continued into 2020.

According to figures published by CrashMap, Lincolnshire’s roads are considered some of the deadliest in the UK with over 500 serious or fatal accidents taking place in 2018. Figures for 2019 are yet to be published however countless road accidents are reported by Lincolnshire news outlets each month involving cars, motorbikes and heavy goods vehicles.

The figures published by CrashMap use only official data that is published by the Department for Transport which is based on records that are submitted to them by police forces. The records relate only to Personal Injury accidents that are reported by the police, using the STATS19 accident reporting form.

Some of Lincolnshire’s most serious accident hotspots include:

  • A46 between Grimsby and Market Rasen
  • A46 surrounding Lincoln
  • A46 between Lincoln and Market Rasen
  • A52 between Donington, Hubberts Bridge and Boston
  • A150 between Scunthorpe and Grimsby
  • A15 between Lincoln and Scunthorpe
  • A16 between Louth and Grimsby

If you or a loved one have been injured in a serious road accident on Lincolnshire’s roads, it is vital you instruct a local solicitor with the necessary expertise to manage your claim and work as hard as they can to achieve justice on your behalf.

Our experts at Nigel Askew Solicitors has been representing the people of Lincolnshire for over 20 years in serious road accident claims for financial compensation and are available to speak to you today.   We offer all new clients a free initial consultation and often attend clients at their homes to take statements relating to the accident claim.

Complete the online enquiry form to the right of this page or call us on 01507 609027 and we will be happy to speak to you regarding your road accident.