Rear End Shunted Minibus led to Whiplash Injuries

Our client, who is qualified and employed as a bus driver, was driving a minibus in the course of his employment on the day of his accident.  He came to a stop at traffic lights which were on red.  Suddenly a car collided with the rear of the minibus, causing our client to sustain personal injuries.

 

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

 

·         drove too fast

·         failed to keep a proper look out for other road users

·         failed to notice our client’s minibus

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

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

 

Our client attended his GP after the accident where he was confirmed to have sustained a whiplash injury and recommended to attend physiotherapy.  Our client took 12 weeks off work, due to his injuries, later returning to lighter duties.  Fortunately he did not suffer any loss of earnings as a result.

 

Lawson-West began a personal injury claim.  Lawson-West recovered £2500 in general damages as compensation for our client’s injuries plus additional compensation for travel expenses and the cost of attending physiotherapy sessions.  He was expected to make a full recovery within 12 months.