£150,000 settlement for cyclist

A cyclist who was left bed bound for five months after she collided with a car door has received £150,000 in compensation in an out of court settlement. She had to take six months off work while she recovered from the incident. She was diagnosed with a fractured left knee as well as significant ligament damage. She underwent surgery to have supporting metalwork inserted into her damaged knee joint. She had to wear a knee brace and was essentially bed bound for five months and was entirely reliant on her partner and father for her care. A year after the incident she underwent a second operation on her knee to try and repair the damage to the joint.