Bicycle Accident
The Claimant was a 57 year old woman. She was riding her bicycle when she was knocked off by a car landing on her shoulder.
Following the accident she was taken to the A & E department of Wexham Park hospital where she received an x-ray which showed a fracture of her left clavicle.
The Claimant decided against having an operation to repair her clavicle and instead wore a sling. The pain in her shoulder improved after 3 months.
As a result of the accident the Claimant was unable to drive for 1 month and lost out on earning overtime pay at work.
The third party insurers admitted liability and put forward a Part 36 Offer of £4,500.00 which was rejected.
We then put forward a counter-offer in the sum of £7,500.00 which was rejected by the third party. In response they made an offer of £5,500.00. We rejected this offer and put forward a further offer of £6,500.00.
This offer was initially rejected by the third party insurers, however after some negotiation they agreed to our offer of £6,500.00.
The Claimant was very happy with her settlement.