article_snippet: Chairman of the bench Howard Ball told Gidman:
article_snippet: ’ Outside court, wheelchair-bound Gidman was seen laughing with friends.
article_snippet: At the court hearing yesterday, prosecutor Andrew Bodger said: 'Gidman had been to the surgery close to the scene of the accident.
article_snippet: Gidman suffered very severe injuries and had to have part of Gidman leg, above the knee, amputated. '
article_snippet: Simon Dykes, defending, said Gidman suffered a ‘momentary lapse in concentration with tragic circumstances’.
article_snippet: Gidman added: ‘Gidman knew the lady involved in the collision which makes it more difficult for Gidman.
article_snippet: Gidman has been absolutely devastated by what has occurred.
article_snippet: The court heard Gidman handed in Gidman driving licence the day after the collision.
article_snippet: Gidman was not using a wheelchair at the time.