I had an accident, caused by the neglect of a bus driver. And because suspiciously there was no CCTV working, I will get no COMPENSATION!!! And don't forget, that this was on a BRAND NEW BUS!!!. So WE are all at RISK of getting NO JUSTICE!!! We were sat in heavy traffic, and he obviously wasn't paying proper attention. He broke sharply, and I went sideways in my seat hitting my face off the handrail, dropping my shopping. I got off the seat to pick it up, and as I had done so stood up to reach for same handrail. He pulled away too sharply from the lights, throwing me backwards onto the bus floor. I broke 8 Ribs, And now have a Titanium cage in there place!! And suffered an pneumothorax, and 1 off the ribs ended 4mms from my heart... I had 2 major operations in 5 days and an 8 week stay in Hospital. My Mobility is very much limited, and I struggle to do the basics, loo, cook, etc.. I am on a cocktail of drugs, and there side effects can have me forget things, like when I have cooking on, and forget it, and have nearly caused a fire. I miss important appointments, and I forget how many tablets I have taken. And then take more. I have 2 support workers, one on a Thursday and 1 on a Friday, this support is invaluable, apart from the social exclusion I feel, having them, even if it's just for a cuppa is huge... I go to a Brain Injury Group, ( I have regular seizures ) on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, again a great place.... I haven't seen my family for 19mths, as I haven't been able to afford it as they live in Grimsby... They are in a similar situation financially. Even although they work ( I'm sure a lot of families would agree, its difficult to find a lump sum for anything), I would love to get back to work, but I have been declared medically unfit. I used to do voluntary work in a local hospice, but I am unable to do that either...I have tried nearly every charity shop in Edinburgh. Our beloved Government won't help as it's not life threatening. I have tried to commit suicide on a few occasions, or should I say, a lot off occasions, so I think it is. .Thank you so much for reading my profile.... And if you can help, I would be extremely grateful. All the best, and continued Good Health!!!
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Joseph Thompson
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Scotland

