Driver's blame game fails after his own dashcam footage shows HE is at fault for running over pedestrian

John O’Halloran was making the 10 minute walk from his home to his dad’s house when he was knocked over by a car as he crossed Woodhill Road near Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.

The 54-year-old ambulance care assistant suffered a broken nose, a fractured right tibia and cuts and bruising to his elbows, hands and knees due to the car accident. He also suffered a laceration to his left knee which will leave a permanent scar.

He said: “I was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where I stayed for around three to four hours.

“Working in the front line you see some road traffic collisions but now I've experienced it from the other side.

“It was traumatic at the time but I was lucky it wasn’t worse as my head just missed the pavement.”

After a recommendation from a colleague John decided to contact Digby Brown for help.

Danielle Scolley in our Glasgow office led the legal investigation.

She gathered medical records which proved the extent of his injuries and liaised with police to gather the evidence that they recovered.

Within the police evidence Danielle found the drivers’ own dashcam footage which confirmed that John was not at fault.

John said: “I was angry at first because the driver tried to blame me for the accident.

“He said 'You walked out in front of me' but I was around three quarters of the way across the road when the accident happened.

“Luckily the dashcam footage showed he was at fault, otherwise it would have been his word against mine.”

After a police investigation the driver was convicted of careless driving. He was fined £380 and was given six points on his license.

Danielle analysed the full extent of John’s injuries including any long term impacts to his health and working ability - an essential step in the investigation process to work out a fair level of compensation for his pedestrian accident compensation claim.

John's injuries meant that he required assistance with personal care and household chores for a period of time after the car accident.

He added: "My wife had to do a lot more around the house to help me.

"I've never had injuries like that before but I know it could have been a lot worse.

"I want to put it behind me and move forward."

Thankfully, John recovered from his injuries and was able to return to work with the Scottish Ambulance Service four months after his accident.

The insurance company offered to pay John a settlement of £35,000 – all without the need to go to court - which he accepted.

John concluded: “Digby Brown were first-class and the process was easy.

“I never had to call them because they always kept me updated.

“My solicitor organised for me to see medical specialists for my injuries - it was all very professional.

“I'm so glad I phoned Digby Brown to help me with my legal enquiry.”