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Paul Arthurian Paul Arthurton Transport Norfolk With at leet of
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10 vehcles on UK and international work, Paul Arthurton grasps that the threat of a corporate manslaughter charge could become very real once the bill is passed: "It is a concern. I'm worried that hauliers could be considered guilty until proven innocent." He is currently embroiled in a case dating back two years that started when an uninsured motorist ploughed into the side of one of his trailers at 80mph and was almost killed. A series of checks found the truck was in pristine condition and its driver was completely blameless. Despite this, the motorist is seeking to sue Arthurton for his injuries.
"My insurer is suggesting it may be cheaper to pay him off than to fight the case," he reports. "Yet because of the accident my premiums have gone up from £39,000 to over £56,000."