Motorcyclist Sues Driver for £300,000 After Accident

Motorcyclist Sues Driver for £300,000 After Accident

It was reported in the Advertiser today that a car driver is being sued for £300,000 after allegedly colliding with a motorcyclist in Northallerton.

The alleged circumstances of the accident were that the driver of a Toyota Corolla pulled out of a minor road on the B6271 in Northallerton in to the path of a motorcyclist, and ultimately caused the collision.

After the collision in June 2008, the motorcyclist, a self –employed electrician, suffered fractures to his hip, arm, shoulder, and ribs. He also suffered a further pelvic injury with a pulmonary embolism (a blockage to a blood vessel on the lung).

Court papers state that the motorcyclist was a director of his own business, and that medical evidence supports the fact that he cannot return to his previous work. The papers also state his condition could worsen; especially the injuries to his hip.

According to documentation, the car driver’s insurers have admitted liability for the accident as, according to papers, the car driver failed to give way to the motorcyclist and failed to apply his brakes soon enough.

It is an unfortunate fact that we receive many claims from injured motorcyclists who have often been seriously hurt. Motorcyclists are one of our most vulnerable road users; they can be difficult to see due to their shape and size.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident and it was not your fault, you may have a claim for compensation. The amount of compensation claimed above is not the norm in terms of compensation claiming, and the escalated amounts are due to the severity of the injuries, together with the possible need for future treatment, and the fact he can no longer return to his previous employment.

This being said, a lot of accidents involving motorcycles can be serious. This is one of the reasons why beginning a claim as soon as possible is beneficial; serious accidents and injuries can mean a claim for personal injury lasting longer – so, if like the above story you are self-employed, and therefore being absent from work means not getting paid at all, you may want to apply for interim payments. These are payments which can be made to you before the conclusion of your claim. These can be applied for once liability is admitted, so it can be essential to get the ball rolling as soon as possible.