Road Traffic Accidents Are Now The Leading Cause of Death For Teenagers Globally

Published on 8th June 2017

Every year across the world, the lives of approximately 1.2 million adolescents (those aged between 10 and 19) are cut short. Of this number, 115,000 deaths are attributed to road traffic accidents. Road traffic accidents are now the biggest global killer of ... Read Article

4 Inspirational British Paralympic Athletes Who Overcame Road Accidents

Published on 12th September 2016

Thousands of road traffic accidents occur every year, during which hundreds of people are killed or seriously injured. Those who survive can often be left with debilitating injuries. The Paralympics are a beacon of hope, showing that recovery is possible and that serious ... Read Article

120 Years Ago: The UK’s first fatal car accident

Published on 17th August 2016

Today is the 120th anniversary of the UK’s first fatal car accident. What Happened? 120 years ago today on August 17th 1896 44-year-old Bridget Driscoll was crossing the Dolphin Terrace in Crystal Palace, London. She was walking with her 16-year-old daughter and ... Read Article

A History of Olympic Injuries

Published on 16th August 2016

This article discusses some of the worst Olympic injuries that have happened through the history of the Olympic Games. Rome Olympics, 1960   Athlete: Knud Jensen Country: Denmark Event: 110km Cycling Time Trial Incident: Multiple, fatal, injuries. Injury: Fractured skull, heatstroke, death. ... Read Article

George Osborne Attacks Innocent Victims (Again!)

Published on 14th January 2016

Chancellor George Osborne in his Autumn Statement in November has pledged radical changes to the way in which personal injury claims shall be run going forward. We at What’s My Claim Worth believe that the pledges made by Mr Osborne will harm ... Read Article

Top 10 Dangerous Roads of the World

Published on 12th June 2015

For years, people have relied on roads as a means of transport for the safe and reliable movement of people and goods. However, there are still many roads across the world which are dangerous for people to travel across- especially in remote ... Read Article

Tragic Crash on the Smiler Ride at Alton Towers

Published on 3rd June 2015

Thrill riders’ worst nightmares came true yesterday when four people were reported as being been seriously injured on the Smiler rollercoaster ride at Alton Towers and were airlifted to the Royal Stoke Hospital and University Hospital Coventry. It has been alleged in ... Read Article

Spend Christmas at Home, Not in Hospital

Published on 3rd December 2014

T’is the season to be accident aware. Yes you read that correctly! Winter is the UK’s most accident prone time of the year. Never mind all the flu’s, bugs and nasty colds that are making their way from nose to nose, we’re ... Read Article