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About Claims Direct

Claims Direct can provide you with support for personal injury claims for an accident that wasn't your fault. As a No Win No Fee Solicitor Claims Direct will always strive to obtain the maximum amount of compensation for your personal injury, and you will always keep 100% of your compensation.

Medical Negligence

Millions of people are treated by health care workers every year, sometimes things do go wrong. If this has happened to you or a loved one, Claims Direct can help you receive compensation for clinical or medical negligence, and you will always keep 100% of your compensation.

Road Traffic Accident

Road traffic accidents are a common cause of personal injuries. If you've been involved in a car accident, Claims Direct can help you claim compensation whether you are making a whiplash claim or have suffered bruising or a more serious injury, and you will always keep 100% of your compensation.

Accident At Work

Over a million people suffer an accident at work every year. And while some injuries are minor, others can have serious consequences such as time out of work, financial and emotional strain and even permanent disability or death. Claims Direct can assist you in making a claim for an accident at work, and you will always keep 100% of your compensation.

Slip and Trip

Tripping on uneven paving or road surfaces and slipping on unclean floors are some of the most common accidents. Although many slip and trip injuries are minor, some can be serious and have long-term effects. Claims Direct can assist you in making a claim, helping you get back on track as quickly as possible and you will always keep 100% of your compensation.

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UK’s largest online used car dealer to absorb January VAT increase

Car buyers can beat the VAT increase with a used car from Autoquake.com, as January’s new tax rate pushes up the price of new cars.

Autoquake.com, the UK’s largest online used car retailer, has pledged to absorb the cost of the VAT increase. However, the move from 15% to a 17.5% VAT rate will put £250 on . . . → Read More: UK’s largest online used car dealer to absorb January VAT increase

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Reminder issued about morning after driving

As the New Year arrives motorists are being warned not to jump in their vehicles too quickly after waking up from a night of drinking.

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is issuing reminders to drivers that during the festive season they need to take caution on the roads as snow storms are once again expected in . . . → Read More: Reminder issued about morning after driving

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Mobile phone use rises despite fines

Driving and using mobile phones is increasing despite the fact that penalties have been increased over the last few years.

A new survey that was released yesterday showed that out of 14,000 vehicles, 2.8% of the drivers were illegally found to be using a handheld mobile, compared to the slightly lower figure of 2.6% in 2006.

The London . . . → Read More: Mobile phone use rises despite fines

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The busiest speed cameras in the country

New figures from the police show that the M11 Woordford, Essex speed camera is the busiest out of all of Britain’s CCTVs due to the fact that it has caught a little over 38,000 speeders which have resulted in £2.3m in fines.

The busiest speed camera in the London area in 2006 and 2007 was the East . . . → Read More: The busiest speed cameras in the country

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iPhone App to help find a ATA mechanic

A new ATA (Automotive Technician Accreditation) iPhone app which helps drivers locate a skilled and fully-qualified technician has now been launched.

The free, easy-to-use app can be downloaded immediately to help drivers make sure their car is safe before driving off to visit relatives.

The Institute of the Motor Industry developed the programme, which helps locate a garage . . . → Read More: iPhone App to help find a ATA mechanic

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AA see huge rise in car insurance weather claims

The AA found that the snow and ice storms that brushed across Britain last week also brought with it an additional rise in car insurance claims.

On Friday AA car insurance had about 100 claims for accidents by lunch time due to the icy and snowy conditions.

The most common claim for the day was a rear end . . . → Read More: AA see huge rise in car insurance weather claims

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Honda your way along the streets!

Honda just may have produced something of a masterpiece with their Honda Civic Type R Mugen , even the name sounds impressive!  Maybe it’s about time you traded in your Panda for one of these mean, lean sports machines.  If it’s something more of a saloon you are after read on for . . . → Read More: Honda your way along the streets!

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Ford Focus is car of the decade

Auto Trader magazine named the Ford Focus the most popular vehicle of the decade in a new poll, beating out the Ford Fiesta which took second place, the BMW 3 Series in third, and the Ford Mondeo which came in fourth.  Rounding out the poll was the Vauxhall Astra in last place at number five.

Other awards . . . → Read More: Ford Focus is car of the decade

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Cash for bangers fuels November car sales

Last month new car registrations increased by over 57% as buyers took advantage of the cash for bangers scheme and the now lowered VAT rate.

The scrappage scheme will end when funding runs out of at the close of February.  So far it has been used on 21.6% of about 160,000 vehicles that were registered in November.  . . . → Read More: Cash for bangers fuels November car sales

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Problems in the Vehicle Tracking Market

2009 has been a turbulent year for the vehicle tracking market which has seen many tracking companies fall by the wayside as the recession and more specifically the credit crunch hit. But what will be the legacy of 2009 and what does 2010 hold for the industry.

Lease Financing Availability

One of the biggest problems to affect the . . . → Read More: Problems in the Vehicle Tracking Market

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