My son was badly injured by a car while he was on a zebra crossing. The driver was convicted of careless driving and having no insurance. Does this mean my son cannot claim compensation?
No. Your son is probably entitled to compensation in view of the driver’s conviction for careless driving. He should seek the assistance of a solicitor who specialises in this type of claim to establish what compensation he might be entitled to. The solicitor will contact the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, which is an organisation established by insurance companies in order to compensate victims of motor accidents caused by uninsured drivers or drivers who cannot subsequently be traced.