Nine Claimants (adults and minors), who were all members of the
same family, were driving two cars (a Hyundai and a Toyota) 'in
convoy' when the Defendant allegedly hit one of the cars from
behind.
Background
The Claimants alleged that their vehicles were stationary at a
roundabout, with the Hyundai immediately in front of the Toyota
(driven by the First Claimant), when the Defendant's car
suddenly hit the Yaris from behind, shunting it into the back of
the Hyundai.
All Claimants reported that they suffered personal injury,
although they proceeded to complete their shopping before having
their injuries investigated. Significant damage to both cars was
also alleged.
The Defendant admitted that the collision took place, but in
wholly different circumstances. She noted she had travelled behind
the Claimants for ten minutes in slow traffic, when the First
Claimant suddenly braked and a low speed collision occurred. The
Defendant did not witness a second
