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E-scooter rider hit by a car pulling out of a car park

A car pulled out of a car park exit without giving way and hit our client as he rode past on his electric scooter. He suffered whiplash, neck and back pain, and rib injuries.

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Our client
E-scooter rider
Accident
Car pulled out of a car park without giving way
Injuries
Whiplash, neck and back pain, rib injuries
Claim handled by
NJS Law solicitors

The road to resolution

  1. What happened

    Our client was riding his electric scooter past a car park exit when a car pulled out on his left without giving way, and the two collided.

    He suffered neck pain, back pain, whiplash and suspected broken ribs.

    • Whiplash
    • Neck pain
    • Back pain
    • Rib injuries

  2. How we helped

    Solicitors at NJS Law brought the claim against the driver’s insurer. We showed that the driver pulled out without making sure the way was clear, and arranged an independent medical report on his injuries.

    We then negotiated until the claim was resolved.

  3. The outcome

    Our client received £11,000 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 car pulls out of a car park?

Usually the driver pulling out. Drivers leaving a car park, driveway or side road must give way to traffic and other road users already on the road, and only pull out when it is safe. Fault always depends on the circumstances of each accident.

Can I claim if I was hit while riding an e-scooter?

You may be able to. If another road user caused the accident, a claim can often be made against their insurer. Whether you were riding a rental e-scooter from an approved trial scheme or a privately owned one can affect the claim, so it is worth getting advice on your situation.

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