Collision caused near-fatal injuries

Our client was driving along a dual carriageway when a car being driven in the opposite direction hit a van and then span out of control, crossing over the central reservation and crashing into the car our client was driving.

 

The accident was the other car driver’s fault because she:-

 

·         failed to keep a proper look out

·         failed to notice the van

·         drove too fast

·         failed to swerve or steer her car to avoid colliding with the van

·         failed to have sufficient regard for the safety of other road users

·         was in breach of duty under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Highway Code.

 

The other driver was prosecuted and found guilty by the courts of careless and dangerous driving.  She had admitted hitting the kerb before crashing into the van.

 

Our client sustained serious, near fatal, injuries as a result of the accident, including fractured jaw, fractured collarbone, collapsed lung, fractured femur, smashed knee cap, dislocated ankle and a damaged spleen amongst other injuries.  He was taken to hospital after the accident and faced several major operations over the next 18 months.

 

Lawson-West began a personal injury claim.  At the time of the accident our client had been self-employed so would receive no income until he was able to resume work and may not have been able to return to his previous job after recovery.  Lawson-West were able to arrange for interim compensation payments to assist our client and his family.  Lawson-West also arranged for adaptations and special equipment for our client as advised by medical consultants during his recovery.

 

Lawson-West recovered a substantial amount in accident compensation, this included general damages for his injuries and additional compensation for medical equipment and rehabilitation.