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British teacher compensated for foreign accident

A British teacher who was severely injured during a road traffic accident in France has been awarded substantial personal injury compensation.

Gary Bishop suffered severe head wounds when the school bus he was travelling on skidded on black ice during a skiing trip to the Alps in January 2007. More than 40 pupils, along with parents and other members of staff, were also injured in the crash.

The 55-year-old from Telford regularly organised skiing excursions for pupils at the Kingsland Grange Private School, now known as Shrewsbury High Prep School. Mr Bishop worked as Head of IT until his injuries eventually forced him to take early retirement.

During a case heard at the High Court, Mr Justice Eady awarded Mr Bishop £1.9 million in damages from the coach driver's employers and their insurance company.

If you've been injured whilst abroad in an accident that wasn't your fault, contact our personal injury solicitors today and see what compensation is available.