After an accident involving a left him partially disabled, A Sheffield man is seeking personal injury compensation of at least £300,000.
David Horsfield, 68, of Wincobank, in Sheffield, was attempting to get off the bus in Sheffield’s city centre, when the vehicle was involved in a collision with a Hovis lorry.
Mr Horsfield suffered a serious neck fracture in the incident, which has left the pensioner partially paralysed, claim reports.
Following the accident, Mr Horsfield had to endure six months of hospital treatment initially at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield and later at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital’s specialised spinal unit.
Mr Horsfield is now pursuing a road accident claim against the Rank Hovis McDougall Group, after their driver was found guilty of driving without due care and attention and fined £2,000 following an appearance at Sheffield magistrate’s court.
Liability for the accident has already been accepted by the Solicitors representing the company; however the opposing sides have not been able to agree on how much compensation Mr. Horsfield should receive.
His home following the incident, Mr. Horsfield was forced to leave and now resides at the Roman Ridge Extra Care Scheme, in Wincobank, where he is cared for by two carers for five days per week seven hours a day.