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13th December 2011
Whiplash compensation claim for bus driver in road accident
Our client in this road traffic accident was a bus driver. At the time of the accident, he was on duty and his vehicle was stationary as he allowed passengers to board the bus. Without warning, the defendant’s vehicle hit the rear of the bus with force, giving our client no chance to brace himself for the impact.
Court proceedings issued
Our specialist road traffic accident lawyers fought this claim for accident compensation. The defendant’s insurers refused to negotiate an acceptable settlement and we were forced to issue court proceedings. However, before the trial date, we were able to negotiate several thousands of pounds in road accident compensation.
Whiplash injuries from the road traffic accident
The impact of the vehicle striking the bus at the rear caused extensive damage to the bus and our client was thrown forward in his seat, suffering whiplash injuries.
Initially our client had not felt immediate pain. However, he was taken by a colleague back to the depot to report the accident, and within a couple of hours, he began to experience stiffness in his neck, shoulder and back, and later, numbness in his hand. He attended both casualty and his GP but was unable to work for several weeks being in constant pain throughout this time. Thankfully, he has suffered no long-term injury.
Negligent driving in road traffic accident
Our road accident lawyers fought the claim on the grounds that the defendant had been negligent because he failed to brake, swerve or otherwise manoeuvre his vehicle in order to avoid the collision.
Making a claim for road accident compensation
Our advisers will be happy to talk to you in plain English, explaining the claims process, and provide you with expert legal advice to answer any questions you may have regarding your claim.
The insurer of the person responsible for your road traffic accident will pay our legal fees and the entire service will be cost-free for you. You will receive 100% of your compensation if you select Clear Answers to represent you in this matter.
Clear Answers’ specialist personal injury lawyers are specialists in all types of road accidents including accidents involving passenger vehicles. We have teams of experts waiting to help you, should you decide to instruct us to represent you in your claim, whether you were in a work related road accident, or on private business.
If you or a member of your family have been injured in a road accident through no fault of your own, contact Clear Answers' personal injury solicitors on 0800 783 9019 and speak to one of our advisors who will be able to assess whether or not you have a claim. Alternatively fill out one of our online compensation claim forms and a representative will contact you as soon as possible.
