PASSENGER SUFFERING NECK BACK AND ELBOW INJURIES RECEIVES PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION IN ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIM WHEN THE DRIVER OF THE CAR CRASHES WHILE USING A MOBILE PHONE

December 17th, 2009 admin

Our client was a rear seat passenger in a car when the driver started to read a text message. As a result the car left the road and hit a bank, causing it to turn over. Our client suffered soft tissue injuries to her neck and back, and also sustained a severe cut to her elbow leaving a visible scar. We were able to recover personal injury compensation for her of £3,200.

A brief summary of events is set out below.

Date of Accident: 3.7.2008

Time between formal instruction and successful conclusion: 6½ months

How the claim proceeded: After 3 months of enquiries, liability was admitted by the driver’s insurers.

Were Court proceedings necessary?: No

Was a trial necessary?: No – once a medical report was obtained the claim was settled.

Outcome: The client secured £2,600 for her injuries and £600 for her financial losses (including lost earnings, travel costs, care expenses, replacement of damaged clothes and other general expenses).

Comment: This accident could easily have been avoided had the driver not been using his mobile phone. The injuries suffered could have been catastrophic and this accident highlights the dangers that arise when drivers are distracted and fail to keep their attention on the road ahead.

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