LORRY DRIVER SUCCEEDS IN ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIM FOLLOWING COLLISION ON A ROUNDABOUT AND RECOVERS PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION FOR WHIPLASH INJURIES TO HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS

January 28th, 2010 admin

Our client was driving his lorry around a roundabout when a vehicle unexpectedly pulled out in front of him causing him to brake. The driver of the vehicle behind failed to react quickly enough and a collision occurred. Our client sustained whiplash injuries to his neck and shoulders, which the medical expert believed would settle within a year of the accident. We were able to recover personal injury compensation for him of just under £2,500.

A brief summary of events is set out below.

Date of Accident: 29.10.2008

Time between formal instruction and successful conclusion: 4 months

How the claim proceeded: The negligent driver’s insurers accepted liability for the accident within 10 days of being notified of the claim.

Were Court proceedings necessary?: No

Was a trial necessary?: No – it was possible to settle the claim shortly after the medical evidence was obtained.

Outcome: The client secured £2,450 for his injuries and £43 for his modest financial losses.

Comment: This was a straightforward claim that settled without complications, however the accident could easily have been avoided if the negligent driver had been paying more attention to the traffic on the roundabout, and keeping a safer distance between himself and the vehicle in front of him.

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