Our client, a young child, was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a road traffic collision at the Pollock roundabout in Glasgow. The incident occurred in the early afternoon as the vehicle, driven by her mother, was proceeding correctly through the roundabout. Another driver, insured by a major insurer, entered the roundabout suddenly and without warning from a side road, colliding with our client’s vehicle. The collision was entirely the fault of the other driver, who failed to keep a proper lookout and did not yield as required.
How we helped our client
Following the accident, our client suffered soft tissue injuries to her neck and right hip. Although she did not require hospital treatment, her mother, a qualified medical professional, was able to provide appropriate care at home. Our client required pain relief for approximately three months and experienced disturbed sleep for two weeks after the incident. The injuries and symptoms resolved within three months, but the experience caused significant distress and inconvenience for both our client and her family.
We gathered evidence to demonstrate the impact of the injuries, including the need for pain medication, the disruption to daily life, and the inconvenience of dealing with the aftermath of the accident. We also included a claim for miscellaneous expenses and general inconvenience, reflecting the time and effort required to liaise with solicitors and manage the claim process.
Settlement
The case was presented based on the other driver’s clear fault and the insurer’s direct liability under the relevant road traffic legislation. After submitting a detailed claim, we were able to secure a settlement that reflected the pain, suffering, and inconvenience experienced by our client, as well as the expenses incurred as a result of the accident.
