Campaign by parents of injured toddler
The maximum jail term for Dangerous Driving is likely to be increased from 2 years to 5 by the government. The change is thought to be the result of a campaign run by the parents of a toddler who was left paralysed after being hit by a speeding motorist three years ago. The announcement was made today by Justice Minister Jack Straw.
Cerys Edwards was only 1 year old when she was left paralysed and on a ventilator after being hit by a car that was being driven at 70mph in a 30mph zone. The driver of the car received 21 months in jail, but under the new proposals, someone who commits a similar offence could receive up to a 60 months sentence. The announcement of the change in government policy comes after 18 months of campaigning by Cerys’ parents.
Compensation claims for catastrophic road accident injuries
Camps Solicitors do not deal with the criminal issues arising from a road traffic accident, but we specialise in helping the families of people who have suffered catastrophic injuries to claim personal injuries compensation on behalf of their loved. If someone in your family has been involved in a similar tragic accident and you would like to speak to one of our lawyers to find out if you could make a claim for compensation to cover any financial hardships you might face after the accident.
With over 25 years acting on behalf of people who have been injured through no fault of their own, Camps have acted for people in a wide variety of circumstances, from people who have suffered moderate injuries right up to those who have been left with permanent disability after a non-fault accident. We will take the strain out of your claim, taking care of the paperwork of your case so that you can get on with the things that really matter to you.
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