A paramedic has won over £60,000 in compensation after a van crashed into his ambulance.
David Fenwick, 55, was in the passenger seat of the ambulance when a van driver sped through a red light and crashed into the vehicle.
Although he was wearing his seatbelt, Mr Fenwick suffered a serious injury to his shoulder that required two operations.
After the accident, Mr Fenwick was in considerable pain. He was unable to return to work for some time and when he did, he was initially only able to undertake light duties. His injury also restricted his ability to carry out everyday tasks, such as decorating and household chores.
Mr Fenwick has been awarded £62,856 in compensation for his injury.
In 2007, there were 182,115 road accidents involving personal injury. Of these, 27,036 accidents involved death or serious injury.
Even relatively minor road traffic accidents can cause serious injuries and have lasting effects.
David Fenwick, 55, was in the passenger seat of the ambulance when a van driver sped through a red light and crashed into the vehicle.
Although he was wearing his seatbelt, Mr Fenwick suffered a serious injury to his shoulder that required two operations.
After the accident, Mr Fenwick was in considerable pain. He was unable to return to work for some time and when he did, he was initially only able to undertake light duties. His injury also restricted his ability to carry out everyday tasks, such as decorating and household chores.
Mr Fenwick has been awarded £62,856 in compensation for his injury.
In 2007, there were 182,115 road accidents involving personal injury. Of these, 27,036 accidents involved death or serious injury.
Even relatively minor road traffic accidents can cause serious injuries and have lasting effects.
