HELP wanted please!

Zxyvut

I have been undertaking driving lessons with a private instructor and have had 8-10 hours with this man.
My last lesson was on the 28th May 2018 and during this lesson, while stopped at a roundabout another car crashed into the back of our car. The instructor exchanged details with the other driver and we continued the lesson. He assured me that I was absolutely not at fault for the incident and that the other driver had simply been following too closely and were going a bit too fast. We ended the lesson and he told me to let him know if I had any injuries over the following few days as this may affect the claim he would be making along with car repairs.
The next morning I awoke with a stiff neck and a pain in my shoulder, I text him and let him know and I didn’t receive a reply. I was due to have another lesson a few days after however as I was still unable to completely turn my head I cancelled the lesson stating this as a reason and he said that was fine and that he would try and book me in ASAP. I phoned my local doctors surgery for advice and they said that if I was worried there was serious injuries that I should go to A&E. Unfortunately I didn’t heed this advice and I continued to manage my pain at home with pain relief. This pain lasted for just over a week and I managed my pain with paracetamol and hot compresses at home. I text my instructor a total of three times over the next few weeks requesting a lesson and he has not replied to any messages.
After not hearing anything for nearly 3 weeks I contacted him via text and asked him to let me know if he was able to let me book a lesson as my driving test is booked for 2nd July and I haven’t had a lesson since 28th May, I stated that if he was unable to do this then I would need to contact another instructor to continue lessons as I feel unprepared for the forthcoming test and he messaged back immediately saying he was chasing his tail and would let me know. This was 4 days ago, I feel very let down. However my reason for this query is in relation to my injuries sustained in the crash. Obviously I didn’t take details of the other driver so I have no way of initiating a claim myself and I just want to find out what I may be entitled to. If you could offer me some advice as to what I may be entitled to and whether I can go forward with this without my instructor as he is proving to be quite elusive.
Looking for any advice or help! Am I being overthinking the whole situation or has he behaved badly?

DUTR

What's a private instructor?
If you have paid in advance for the lessons, then you need to seek a refund.

Joe_Horner

Why the two identical threads? Please don't spam, it won't get you more or better answers.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5862936/help-please

WhoIsThat

Zxyvut wrote: »

I have been undertaking driving lessons with a private instructor and have had 8-10 hours with this man.
My last lesson was on the 28th May 2018 and during this lesson, while stopped at a roundabout another car crashed into the back of our car. The instructor exchanged details with the other driver and we continued the lesson. He assured me that I was absolutely not at fault for the incident and that the other driver had simply been following too closely and were going a bit too fast. We ended the lesson and he told me to let him know if I had any injuries over the following few days as this may affect the claim he would be making along with car repairs.
The next morning I awoke with a stiff neck and a pain in my shoulder, I text him and let him know and I didn’t receive a reply. I was due to have another lesson a few days after however as I was still unable to completely turn my head I cancelled the lesson stating this as a reason and he said that was fine and that he would try and book me in ASAP. I phoned my local doctors surgery for advice and they said that if I was worried there was serious injuries that I should go to A&E. Unfortunately I didn’t heed this advice and I continued to manage my pain at home with pain relief. This pain lasted for just over a week and I managed my pain with paracetamol and hot compresses at home. I text my instructor a total of three times over the next few weeks requesting a lesson and he has not replied to any messages.
After not hearing anything for nearly 3 weeks I contacted him via text and asked him to let me know if he was able to let me book a lesson as my driving test is booked for 2nd July and I haven’t had a lesson since 28th May, I stated that if he was unable to do this then I would need to contact another instructor to continue lessons as I feel unprepared for the forthcoming test and he messaged back immediately saying he was chasing his tail and would let me know. This was 4 days ago, I feel very let down. However my reason for this query is in relation to my injuries sustained in the crash. Obviously I didn’t take details of the other driver so I have no way of initiating a claim myself and I just want to find out what I may be entitled to. If you could offer me some advice as to what I may be entitled to and whether I can go forward with this without my instructor as he is proving to be quite elusive.
Looking for any advice or help! Am I being overthinking the whole situation or has he behaved badly?

Good luck with your driving test today ...