Man Asks for Money After Car Accident

May 5, 2026, 09:55
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Introduction

A man had a car accident in 2019. Now he wants 4.9 million pounds from the court. But some people say he is lying about his injuries.

Main Body

Grant Greening-Steer had a bad accident. He hurt his back and his brain. He says he cannot work. He says he needs a special scooter to move. He wants a lot of money for his life. He even wants money for a dog walker. The other side says he only needs a small amount of money.

Conclusion

The court is still deciding. If the man lied, he will get no money. He might also have to pay for the lawyers.

Learning

πŸ›‘ The 'If' Rule

Look at this sentence: "If the man lied, he will get no money."

When we talk about a condition (something that must happen first) and a result, we use If.

How it works: IF + [Action] β†’\rightarrow [Result]

Examples from the story:

  • If he lied β†’\rightarrow no money.
  • If he is lying β†’\rightarrow people are angry.

πŸ’° Money Words

In A2 English, we use these words to describe amounts:

  • A lot of β†’\rightarrow Big amount (4.9 million pounds)
  • A small amount β†’\rightarrow Little amount (maybe 1,000 pounds)

Quick Tip: Use "a lot of" for both things you can count (pounds) and things you can't count (money).

Vocabulary Learning

man (n.)
an adult male person
Example:The man walked into the room.
car (n.)
a vehicle with wheels for driving
Example:She drove her car to work.
accident (n.)
an unexpected event causing damage
Example:The car accident happened on Tuesday.
want (v.)
to desire something
Example:He wants a new phone.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods
Example:She saved money for a trip.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The case will be heard in court.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:Many people attended the event.
lie (v.)
to speak untruthfully
Example:He lied about his age.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:She hurt her knee while playing.
back (n.)
the rear part of the body
Example:He has a pain in his back.
brain (n.)
organ that controls thought
Example:The brain processes information.
work (v.)
to perform tasks for a job
Example:She works at a bank.
scooter (n.)
a small vehicle with two wheels
Example:He rides a scooter to school.
move (v.)
to change position
Example:They will move to a new house.
dog (n.)
a domesticated animal that barks
Example:The dog chased the ball.
walker (n.)
a person who walks a dog
Example:The walker takes the dog for a walk.
side (n.)
one of the two parts of something
Example:She stood on the left side.
small (adj.)
not large in size
Example:The small box fits in the drawer.
amount (n.)
a quantity of something
Example:The amount of sugar is enough.
still (adv.)
even now, not yet
Example:It is still raining.
deciding (v.)
choosing or determining
Example:They are deciding on the plan.
lied (v.)
past tense of lie
Example:He lied about the time.
get (v.)
to receive or obtain
Example:She will get a gift.
pay (v.)
to give money for service
Example:They will pay the bill.
lawyers (n.)
legal professionals who advise clients
Example:The lawyers argued in court.