Circumstances of accident
Our client was travelling in the Highlands as a passenger in her partner’s vehicle. Her partner began an overtake manoeuvre on a slow moving vehicle in front. As they drew level with the slow vehicle, this in turn pulled out to overtake a cyclist in front of them. The vehicle collided with the passengers which then caused them to roll off the road and into a ditch.
We intimated the claim and the insurer initially denied liability.
How we helped our client
Through careful investigation which included speaking with police officers and witnesses who attended the scene, we are able to establish that the third-party vehicle was indeed at fault. Despite these investigations, the insurer continued to deny liability.
We were then required to raise a court action in Edinburgh.
Settlement
Through our prudent investigations and raising the course at the appropriate time, our client was able to secure a settlement in the sum of £10,000. This included CBT treatment and physiotherapy costs. The case highlighted the importance of engaging the correct experts to build a robust case.
The successful outcome demonstrated the effectiveness of a thorough legal strategy in holding the at fault vehicle accountable for the safety of other road users including the clients.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact our expert team or complete our online enquiry form for advice.
