article_snippet.sent: Lorraine Cobourn was hit as the cab reversed at speed - before the driver left the scene without helping Lorraine Cobourn.
article_snippet.sent: the driver initially denied any involvement in The whole incident, but was charged with driving without due care and attention, eventually pleading guilty to the offence on the day of the driver trial.
article_snippet.sent: the driver was fined £400 pounds and given seven penalty points.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking about the accident, Ms Cobourn said: 'I looked up and the next thing I knew I was on the road.
article_snippet.sent: The taxi driver's insurers have already admitted liability.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Cobourn added: 'One of the most difficult aspects to deal with was the fact the driver did not try to help me and also denied the incident. '
article_snippet.sent: Ian Whittaker, an associate solicitor at legal firm Irwin Mitchell, which is representing Ms Cobourn, said: 'This case is a terrible example of the life-changing consequences that road traffic collisions can have on those involved. '