PASSENGER IN STATIONARY VEHICLE HIT FROM BEHIND RECEIVES ROAD ACCIDENT COMPENSATION FOR WHIPLASH INJURIES TO NECK AND BACK

January 27th, 2010 admin

Our client was a passenger in a car that was struck from behind while it was stationary at a roundabout, when it was hit by a vehicle that had been shunted forward by another vehicle. She sustained a whiplash injury to her neck and upper back, and suffered with headaches, but her symptoms largely resolved within 4 weeks of the accident. We were able to recover personal injury compensation for her of just over £1,300.

A brief summary of events is set out below.

Date of Accident: 3.12.2008

Time between formal instruction and successful conclusion: 4½ months

How the claim proceeded: Liability was admitted by the insurers of the vehicle that caused the accident.

Were Court proceedings necessary?: No

Was a trial necessary?: No – once medical evidence had been obtained, the claim was settled.

Outcome: The client secured £1,300 for her injuries and £35 for modest financial losses.

Comment: The vast majority of road traffic claims arise when one vehicle collides with the back of another. These could all be avoided by driving slower, not travelling too close to the vehicle in front, and paying greater attention to the road ahead and the intentions of other drivers.

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