Easter travel to bring rise in compensation claims

Damaged surfaces and potholes are expected to cause a surge in road traffic accident claims over the coming weeks, as thousands of Brits get behind the wheel for an Easter day out with the family.

With 6.7 million people planning car journeys to UK holiday destinations this month, recovery firm Britannia Rescue has predicted a massive rise in crashes, which could also see increased road accident compensation claims.

One of the main risks these motorists are likely to take is 'car cramming', squeezing everything but the kitchen sink into the family car for a camping or caravan holiday.

Paired with the dangers already posed by the poor state of repair seen across many of Britain's highways, car-cramming drivers could be at serious risk of having to make a road traffic accident claim.

Britannia Rescue managing director Peter Horton said: "Our advice is to take a little extra time before the journey starts to be sure your load is safe, secure, not blocking your view and within your car's maximum permitted weight."

Published by Phil Hammond