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Cyclist hit by a car turning left without signalling

The driver ahead braked sharply and turned left with no warning, leaving our client no time to react. He broke his hand and has been left with back pain and permanent scars.

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Our client
Cyclist
Accident
Car turned left without signalling
Injuries
Broken hand, back pain, scarring
Claim handled by
NJS Law solicitors

The road to resolution

  1. What happened

    Our client was cycling behind a car when the driver braked sharply and turned left without signalling. He had no time to react, hit the side of the car and was knocked to the ground.

    He broke his left hand and has had severe back pain since the accident. The cuts to his hands have left permanent scars.

    • Broken left hand
    • Severe back pain
    • Permanent scarring

  2. How we helped

    Solicitors at NJS Law brought the claim against the driver’s insurer. We showed that the driver turned across our client’s path without warning, and arranged an independent medical report on the fracture, the back pain and the scarring.

    We then negotiated until the claim was resolved.

  3. The outcome

    Our client received £8,000 in compensation.

    Every claim is different, and the outcome of your claim will depend on your circumstances.

Questions people ask

Who is at fault when a driver turns left across a cyclist?

Often the driver. The Highway Code says drivers should not cut across cyclists going ahead when turning into or out of a junction, and should signal in good time before turning. Fault always depends on the circumstances of each accident.

Can I claim for scarring after an accident?

Yes. Scarring can form part of an injury claim alongside other injuries. An independent medical report describes the scars, how visible they are and whether they are likely to be permanent.

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