A
six year old boy was hit whilst crossing a busy road in Nottingham and could be
left paralysed due to the accident. Kamari Parker sustained serious injuries
and his mother believes the accident could have been avoided if the council had
not removed three crossings from the area.
Tram
works on Southchurch Drive have resulted in the removal of three crossings and
Kamari’s mother insists that a replacement crossing was not in use at the time of
the accident. After the media highlighted Mrs Gilman’s concerns, Nottingham
City Council have said they will take action to ensure the lights are in use as
soon as possible.
Brain
damage
In
conjunction with the fact he may never walk again, Kamari and his family have
to face the prospect that he has suffered considerable damage to his brain.
The impact from the vehicle caused bruising to his spine which doctors believe
may hinder his ability to walk and he the severity of his brain damage is
currently being assessed.
The
council react
Although
Nottingham
City Council say they will ensure there is a working
crossing whilst tram works are being carried out, they also state that there is
a crossing further along the road which is signposted for pedestrians. The
council also say that there is a 20mph speed limit in place during the works,
which should go some way to protecting pedestrians. However, Mrs Gilman is
adamant that more should be done to protect others, especially children, who
use the road.
Road
traffic accidents
Thousands
of people are involved in road traffic accidents each year in the UK and
councils do have a responsibility to ensure both the roads and pedestrian
walkways and cycle paths are safe. If you have been injured in a public area
and it can be proven that the council or someone else was at fault, you may be
able to make a claim for compensation.
Why
pursue compensation?
As
in the case of Kamari Parker, some accidents result in lengthy stays in
hospital which can impact heavily upon the victim and their family.
Compensation can help with any additional medical expenses that are required
due to injuries sustained during the accident. This money can also cover travel
expenses and any other day-to-day costs incurred. The victim, or their family
may need to take time off work to recover, or to help look after the accident
victim, which can result in loss of earnings.
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