for those who don't know, i was involved in an accident with a left turning lorry on blackfriars bridge in sept 08. i was extremely lucky - everyone at the scene didn't think i'd survive it.
the driver has been charged with careless driving, but due to the defence stalling time and time again, the case is only finally going to court next month. 21 months after the accident.
the police took me to the courthouse yesterday to show me round and talk me through the process and meet the witness support team (who are brilliant and totally voluntary).
anyway, the police have been great all the way through and i have to say that i can't complain at all.
my case has been upgraded from magistrates to a district judge. yesterday they told me exactly why... the city police have never had a guilty verdict for careless driving in front of magistrates. they really want a guilty verdict, so are hoping that by putting it in front of a judge (who has a much better understanding of the law) that they will get one. my case is the first they have done this with, so it's a bit of an experiment.
if he is found guilty, he'll probably get 3 points and £60 fine.....