Arm Injury after being Hit by a Trailer

Our client was walking along a lane when he became aware of a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction at about 25 – 30 mph.  The driver claimed to know the lane “extremely well” after the incident.

 

Our client stopped and stood to one side to allow the vehicle to pass.  The vehicle did not slow but continued at the same speed.  The vehicle’s trailer hit our client as it passed.  The vehicle did not stop.  Our client was knocked down and fell into a bank at the side of the road.

 

Lawson West started a personal injury claim against the driver of the vehicle and trailer who was at fault because he:-

 

·         drove too fast

·         failed to keep a look out for other road users and pedestrians

·         failed to notice our client

·         failed to stop, slow down, swerve or make any attempt to avoid the accident

·         failed to leave sufficient room for our client whilst passing

·         failed to stop at the scene of an accident.

 

A witness stopped to assist our client.

 

After the accident, our client was taken to hospital.  He had a severe laceration to his right forearm, which had cut through muscles and tendons.  Our client was referred to the fracture clinic.  As a result of his injuries he had to take seven weeks off work and then undertake light duties for a further 2 weeks before returning fully.

 

Our client was awarded general damages of £3500 in compensation for his injuries.  Lawson West also secured compensation for loss of earnings, travel to hospital appointments, painkillers and care given to the client whilst he was unable to fully use his right arm.  His injury took two years to fully heal, fortunately leaving no significant scarring.