ONE of the survivors of the Glasgow bin lorry crash is considering suing for damages after being critically injured.
Marie Weatherall, 65, who was in hospital for four weeks after she was one of the first to be struck by the out-of-control vehicle, has called on driver Harry Clarke to "own up" and apologise for the George Square smash that left six people dead and injured 15 others.
She spoke out after Mr Clarke, 58, said "no comment" some 170 times when asked questions about the accident on December 22.
The grandmother-of-three from Glasgow's south side can still only walk slowly after suffering a broken left arm and leg in the crash.
She has already consulted a solicitor but says there is a dilemma over what action to take because "at the moment nobody is to blame for anything".
The inquiry has already heard that Mr Clarke was unconscious at the wheel of the Glasgow City Council bin lorry when it veered out of control on Queen Street.
It has also heard that he suffered an earlier blackout at the wheel of a stationary bus in 2010 when he worked for First Bus as a driver.
This episode, and his history of dizziness and other ailments, were not disclosed to Glasgow City Council and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
The inquiry has heard that he may have lied to the DVLA about a previous blackout in 2010, while documentary evidence showed he also failed to declare a previous collapse at the wheel of a bus three times while applying for posts at Glasgow City Council.
Ms Weatherall, a social researcher said: "I did talk to a solicitor and they said they have to listen and see what happens in court and when the dust settles see what happens there and what the possibilities are.
"At the moment nobody is to blame for anything, so who do you claim from? Solicitors will sit down and talk it all through together and decide what route to take, and decide what to do about it."
Ms Weatherall, who believes the Crown Office "jumped the gun" in deciding not to press charges before any evidence was heard at the inquiry, believes more could have been done to ensure victims were kept in the loop over what was happening in the case.
"When you are injured, you don't have a role in the FAI," she said.
"Initially I had no connection with any of it. I had one letter from the Procurator Fiscal's office and that's the only official bit of correspondence, maybe at the end of May, and I have ever heard from anybody."
A Crown Office spokesman said they had been in regular contact with Ms Weatherall once she made contact.
He said: "The Crown understands that there were many people affected by this incident. We are committed to providing information to victims on key developments which affect them.
"Those who were affected by this tragic accident were contacted at the earliest stages and provided with a named contact at the Victim Information and Advice team who could assist with any queries or concerns. We have provided the fullest assistance to those who have contacted us to request further information."
The family of one of the six people killed is already planning a private prosecution of the driver after the Crown Office ruled out a case against him.
Lawyers acting for Jacqueline Morton, 51, called for the fatal accident inquiry into the tragedy to be adjourned while they seek approval for a private case against Mr Clarke.
The inquiry continues tomorrow.
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