December 24th, 2008
A man who was seriously injured in a motorbike accident has spoken about how a compensation payout helped him to get his life back on track.
Vytautus Gerdziunas, 53, was hit by a car while riding his bike on holiday in 2005, the Yorkshire Evening Post reports.
His lung was punctured and his spinal cord was severed, leaving him permanently paralysed.
However, a recent compensation payout after the driver of the other vehicle admitted liability has enabled him to buy a three-wheeled bike, as well as a modified bungalow.
Mr Gerdziunas’ legal representative said that his is an inspirational story.
"His accident left him with very serious injuries but he has fully embraced the idea of living life to the full. Just because someone has suffered an injury like this doesn’t mean they can’t lead a fulfiling life," she remarked.
Motorcyclists are one of the most at risk groups from being seriously injured if they are involved in a road traffic collision.
A compensation claim can be made for injuries if it can be proven that the driver of the vehicle was responsible for the collision, as was the case here.
Tags: Biker, Bungalow, Compensation Claim, Inspirational Story, Lead, Legal Representative, Life Quot, Motorbike Accident, Risk Groups, Road Traffic, Spinal Cord, Traffic Collision, Wheeled Bike, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Evening Post
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December 12th, 2008
A young woman who was hit and seriously injured by a car in February 2005 is to receive a compensation payout from the driver of the vehicle.
Bethan Crew, 18, had just got out of a taxi and crossed the road when she was hit by Steven Ash’s car, which he was driving at 60mph in a 30mph limit.
Although he did not stop, he was later traced and charged with dangerous driving.
Ms Crew received serious head and spinal injuries after she was thrown so high into the air that she hit overhanging tree branches.
Mr Ash served a 21-month jail sentence, as well as a ten-year driving ban, but Ms Crew’s lawyers have now successfully argued that he was entirely responsible for the incident and Ms Crew will now receive compensation.
In similar cases, payouts have been in the region of millions of pounds.
Mr Justice Lloyd Jones commented: "It is clear that [Mr Ash] behaved in an outrageous manner and was guilty of an appalling and reckless course of dangerous driving."
Pedestrians are one of the most at risk groups from being seriously injured if they are involved in a road traffic collision, which is why pedestrians must be given right of way by motorists.
A compensation claim can be made for injuries if it can be proven that the driver of the vehicle was responsible for the collision.
Tags: Compensation Claim, Damages, Driving Ban, February 2005, Head Injuries, Hit And Run, Jail Sentence, Lawyers, Lloyd Jones, Motorists, Mr Justice, Pedestrians, Risk Groups, Road Traffic, Spinal Injuries, Steven Ash, Taxi, Traffic Collision, Young Woman
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October 31st, 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has told operators of vehicles and machinery that they must adhere to safety regulations after a pedestrian was killed in an accident.
Colin Clifford, 50, was driving an excavator outside a house in London in 2007, when he raised the buckets over the pavement.
Joseph Johnston, 81, was walking past when Mr Clifford pulled the wrong lever and the buckets fell onto the footpath, striking Mr Johnston.
He subsequently died from his injuries and Mr Clifford has been prosecuted under health and safety at work regulations.
The HSE ruled that Mr Clifford should not have lifted the bucket on the vehicle and that he should have ordered colleagues to close off the footpath.
HSE investigating inspector Lisa Chappell said: "This case shows the worst case of what can go wrong when operators cut corners."
Pedestrians are one of the most at risk groups from being seriously injured if they are involved in a collision with any vehicle, which is why they must be given right of way.
A compensation claim can be made for injuries if it can be proven that the driver of the vehicle was responsible for the collision.
Tags: Buckets, Colin Clifford, Compensation Claim, Excavator, Footpath, Health And Safety, Health And Safety At Work, Health And Safety Executive, Hse, Joseph Johnston, Lisa Chappell, Machine Operators, Mr Johnston, Pavement, Pedestrian, Pedestrians, Risk Groups, Safety At Work, Safety Regulations, Worst Case
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October 23rd, 2008
A man who was hit by a bus in 2004 has won the right to claim compensation for his injuries after an appeal.
Scott Mortimer, 61, suffered head injuries after being hit by a bus driven by Trevor Greenwood, 29.
He was left with permanent mood swing and memory loss and now needs his father Stephen to manage his affairs.
It was ruled earlier in 2008 that Mr Mortimer was 70 per cent at fault for the incident because he stepped into the road without looking, but that Mr Greenwood was also driving too fast and not looking out for pedestrians.
This week, at London’s court of appeal, that ruling was overturned and Mr Mortimer will now receive a sum of compensation from Arriva, the bus company, to be decided at a later date.
Pedestrians are one of the most at risk groups from being seriously injured if they are involved in a road traffic collision, which is why pedestrians must be given right of way by motorists.
A compensation claim can be made for injuries if it can be proven that the driver of the vehicle was responsible for the collision.
Tags: Bus Company, Compensation Claim, Court Of Appeal, Driven, Head Injuries, London, Memory Loss, Mood Swing, Motorists, Mr Mortimer, Pedestrians, Risk Groups, Road Traffic, Traffic Collision, Wins
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October 8th, 2008
An elderly woman has secured compensation after she was hit by a car in 2005.
Irene Davis, now 81, was run over by Sandra Parker of Cheshunt and suffered hip fractures and a head injury that caused brain damage, reports the Hertfordshire Mercury.
As a result, she was forced to move into a nursing home.
In a new development, Ms Davis has now been awarded a lump sum payout of £100,000, as well as £25,000 a year to cover her long-term care.
The driver denied blame for the accident, but her insurers agreed to a settlement based on 65 per cent of her claim.
Commenting on the support Ms Davis’ family had shown for her since the accident, Mr Justice Sweeney said: "You should be commended for the way you have cared for Mrs Davis."
Pedestrians are one of the most at-risk groups from being seriously injured if they are involved in a road traffic collision, which is why they must be given right of way by motorists.
A compensation claim can be made for injuries if it can be proven that the driver of the vehicle was responsible for the collision.
Tags: Brain Damage, Cheshunt, Compensation Claim, Court Case, Elderly Woman, Head Injury, Hertfordshire Mercury, Hip Fractures, Irene Davis, Lump Sum Payout, Motorists, Mr Justice, Pedestrians, Pensioner, Risk Groups, Road Traffic, Sandra Parker, Support Ms, Traffic Collision
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