A man who sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a motorist has received compensation of £1,123,676.
He was cycling to work when a disqualified motorbike rider who was being pursued by an unmarked police vehicle hit him.
As a result of the impact, he suffered damage to his right shoulder which has severely affected his ability to use his right arm. In addition, he had to have his right lower leg amputated.
The motorcyclist, meanwhile, died as a result of the injuries he sustained.
Because the biker was disqualified and therefore uninsured, the claim was pursued through the Motor Insurance Bureau.
Established in 1946, the bureau enters into agreements with the government to compensate the victims of negligent, uninsured and untraced drivers.
By virtue of the Road Traffic Act 1988, every insurer that underwrites compulsory motor insurance is legally obliged to contribute to its funding.
Road accident victim awarded £1m in compensation
July 31st, 2008
‘Over 11 million’ injured at work
July 15th, 2008More than 11 million people in the UK have been injured in the workplace, new research has revealed.
Stress was responsible for most workplace illnesses, with nearly a quarter (26 per cent) being affected.
Almost one in five (17 per cent) of people who have been injured or become ill while at work had to take between one and six months off to recover.
In 2006 and 2007, 30 million working days were lost to work-related ill health, while six million were lost due to an injury in the workplace.
Colin Bradbury, underwriting director at insurer RSA, said: "These figures show a significant number of injuries and illnesses are being incurred in the workplace … This highlights the importance of risk management in safeguarding employees’ health and ensuring a productive workplace."
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, there are around 350 work-related deaths a year.
