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1st December 2008

Road maintenance worker receives compensation for road traffic accident

Injured during the course of his work, this client asked for our help in pursuing an accident claim for road traffic accident compensation when he was injured by a negligent driver.

He had just completed a duty on traffic control at the site of road works, and was making his way to join his other colleagues when he heard a car skidding. It was raining and the road wet, but visibility was clear.

Turning towards the sound, he was struck by the defendant’s vehicle and suffered injuries to his shoulder and knees. His injuries were such that an air ambulance was summoned and he was taken immediately to hospital. He continues to suffer pain from these road accident injuries and has been unable to return to work.

Road traffic accident injuries

As a result of this avoidable road traffic accident, our client suffered a broken shoulder and leg, with additional injuries to his knees, and serious internal injuries. Admitted to hospital, he was not allowed home for several weeks but was on crutches when he did so. He has undertaken several operations since then to try to rectify the injuries, each time being allowed home on crutches and being unable to weight-bear for several months. He has also been advised that the injuries to his knees are likely to lead to knee replacement surgery within a few years.

The effects of this road traffic accident have been considerable, rendering him severely disadvantaged in the labour market. It is unlikely that he will return to his previous work, which was physical and demanding. Although improving slowly, he still suffers considerable pain at the site of these injuries and has difficulty with some basic movements like bending or kneeling.

Negligence by the defendant caused road traffic accident

The claim was brought on the basis that the defendant was negligent in that she failed to take account of the road conditions, both the weather and the fact that road works were taking place. Nor did she take notice of the traffic control that was in place to slow down traffic. The defendant had taken no notice of any of these factors and was driving too fast for any of the conditions at that time.

Detailed negotiations by our specialist personal injury lawyers were able to secure a substantial settlement in road traffic accident compensation to reflect his ongoing and future losses.

Road Traffic Accident Compensation Claim Advice

Clear Answers’ lawyers are specialists in all types of road traffic accidents. 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 accident, or in the course of your private life. Our advisers will be happy to talk to you, in plain English, through the claims process, provide you with expert legal advice and 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.

If you or a family member has been injured in a road traffic accident, please ring us on 0800 783 9019 and speak to one of our advisers. Alternatively, you may prefer to complete one of our online compensation claim forms and one of our representatives will contact you at a time to suit you.

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