An elderly woman has lost her leg and suffered multiple injuries after a high-street crash in Cornwall.

The 78 year old was leaving a shop in Camborne when she was suddenly faced with a vehicle reversing at speed towards her.

The car drove into her, pushing her through the front window of a shop. The pensioner was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital where her left leg was amputated and where she remained in a coma for 12 days. She had also suffered serious injuries to her pelvis and will need further rehabilitation.

She now undergoes 2 hours of physiotherapy a day and hopes to have a prosthetic leg fitted and an electric wheelchair. She says the accident has devastated her.

She said: “I never expected this would happen to me. My sons have been so protective and the hospital staff have been so caring. I am doing lots of exercises but it is tiring,”.

Man Admits To Careless Driving

The 76 year old man, who was driving the car, admitted to careless driving and was banned for three years and ordered to retake his test.

His legal team said that he had been suffering from sleepless nights since the accident and that he was extremely upset about it. He told Truro Magistrates Court that it was unlikely he would drive again.

The injured femaile pensioner said: “He (the driver) should have gone to prison. I have got to live with this for the rest of my life. It’s so hard, I want my leg back.”

Claiming Compensation For A Car Accident

If you have suffered a car accident injury through no fault of your own then you could be able to claim personal injury compensation.

Car accidents can often leave victims with debilitating and permanent injuries meaning they are reliant on care and support, sometimes for the rest of their lives. Compensation amounts are granted with consideration to your ongoing care needs.

Personal injury claims also factor in whether or not you have been able to work following your accidents and if there has been a loss of earnings.

There is usually three years from the date you had you accident in which you can make a compensation claim so it is advisable to find a car accident solicitor as soon as you can.

Car Accident Compensation Claims With Motor Injury Lawyers

If you would like to know more how to claim and what is involved in the compensation process then please get in touch with car accident specialists, Motor Injury Lawyers on 0800 808 7733.

Our experienced and knowledgeable team of personal injury lawyers will be able to provide more advice on your possible claim and whether or not you qualify for no win no fee.