A cyclist who sustained a serious leg injury after she was hit by a car has secured a compensation settlement.
The accident happened when the driver of the car failed to give way at a roundabout. The cyclist was knocked off her bike and fractured her right tibia. She was taken to hospital and underwent surgery, during which metalwork was inserted into her leg. A second operation was required to repair a torn artery. She had further surgery a year after the accident, following which she underwent physiotherapy.
She had to take time off work and was unable to attend a job interview that had been due to take place shortly after the accident. Despite continued issues with her foot, she has shown determination to recover from her injury and regularly goes to the gym and rides her e-bike.
After she brought a claim against the driver’s insurer, private rehabilitation was obtained for her and interim payments secured to support her while she was not working. A final settlement of her claim for £370,000 was agreed.