| A woman who was involved in a crash is seeking | | | | It states: "The collision was caused by the negligence |
| accident compensation for her suffering. | | | | of the first defendant." |
| In November 2007, Lesley Williams was riding her | | | | Ms Williams' legal team argue that her injuries remain |
| Honda CBR 600 sports tourer motorcycle towards | | | | "unstable" and she has had to take sick leave since |
| Widegates near Looe - which is a small coastal town | | | | the crash nearly three years ago. |
| in south-east Cornwall - the Plymouth Herald reports. | | | | The case between the two sides remains ongoing and |
| The 53-year-old was the third rider within a group of | | | | it is not yet known whether Ms Williams will receive |
| advanced and ordinary motorcyclists. | | | | the money she is after. |
| She attempted to overtake a Suzuki Vitara | | | | People involved in accidents such as this may be |
| four-wheel-drive being driven by David Marks and was | | | | entitled to make an injury claim. In order to do so, they |
| struck by the vehicle as it turned into Looe Bay | | | | must usually register their case within three years from |
| Caravan and Camping Park. | | | | the date of the incident. |
| As a result of the impact, Ms Williams suffered a | | | | There are exceptions to this, however. For example, if |
| shattered pelvis and a fractured arm and leg. | | | | the claimant was a child at the time of the accident or |
| Following the incident, she contacted solicitors to make | | | | if they have been affected by an industrial disease, |
| an injury claim. | | | | they may have longer to enter a bid for compensation. |
| A writ issued in the High Court recently suggests Mr | | | | Meanwhile, to be successful, they must prove their |
| Marks turned into the path of the claimant and collided | | | | suffering was the result of another person's |
| with her, meaning she should be entitled to accident | | | | negligence. |
| compensation. | | | | |