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Hit head-on by a speeding driver

What should have been a routine drive ended with a car coming straight at our client in their own lane. The other driver was speeding, veered onto the wrong side of the road, and hit them head-on.

  • Fractures
  • Soft tissue
  • PTSD
  • Lost earnings
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What happened

Our client was where they were supposed to be. The other driver was not. Head-on impacts carry a lot of force, and this one caused serious harm, both physical and psychological.

The effects reached well beyond the crash itself, into daily life, work and relationships.

  • Multiple fractures
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Psychological traumaIncluding anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • A long recoveryTime away from work and lost earnings

How the claim was handled

01

Fault

The other driver crossed onto the wrong side of the road, in breach of the Highway Code and of the duty of care every driver owes other road users. That established clear liability.

02

Injuries

Medical evidence confirmed injuries that needed ongoing treatment, alongside the psychological trauma and the impact on our client's day-to-day life.

03

Money out of pocket

A serious crash costs more than the repair bill. NJS Law included the client's financial losses in the claim:

  • earnings lost during recovery
  • medical and rehabilitation costs
  • travel expenses for treatment
04

Timing

The claim was brought within the three-year limitation period for personal injury claims, so the client's right to compensation was protected.

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Common questions

Can I claim if a driver came onto my side of the road and hit me?

In most cases, yes. A driver who crosses onto the wrong side of the road and causes a collision is very likely to be found at fault. Fault is still decided on the facts, so evidence matters: photographs of where the vehicles ended up, dashcam footage, witness details and the police reference if officers attended. The sooner that evidence is gathered, the stronger the claim.

Can I claim for lost earnings and treatment costs, not just my injuries?

Yes. A road traffic accident claim usually has two parts. The first covers the injury itself, including pain, suffering and psychological effects such as anxiety or PTSD. The second covers the money you have lost or spent because of the accident, such as wages, treatment and rehabilitation costs, and travel to appointments. Keep payslips, receipts and a note of journeys from the start, because they make the second part much easier to prove.

Something similar happened to you?

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Back on the Road UK is a trading name of NJS Law Limited, registered in England and Wales, company number 15170704. NJS Law Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number 8006550. This page describes a real claim handled by NJS Law and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice.

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