He was filming the BBC documentaryUkraines Musical Freedom Fighters With Clive Myrie.
Police blamed the poorly maintained state of our vehicle.
I had multiple injuries, including to my brain.
BBC documentary ‘Ukraine’s Musical Freedom Fighters With Clive Myrie’BBC
A neurosurgeon recently said my brain injury is permanent, and Ill have lifelong pre-disposition to seizures.
My family has been through a lot.
But were still here, grateful for what we have.
Nick Sturdee
The journalist was shocked to discover that he was not fully insured by the BBC following his accident.
Sturdee said this was not the case for his Ukraine trip last year.
A second veteran BBC freelancer, who wished to remain anonymous, echoed Sturdees concerns.
This journalist said the BBC had never proactively communicated its insurance arrangements.
Its hidden away and is not being brought to peoples attention.
Its certainly not checked.
And no-one is telling them that they cant get on a plane until they have produced an insurance certificate.
Theres a difference between being legally responsible and being morally responsible.
We remain in close touch with Nick.
Its incorrect to say the BBC doesnt insure freelancers.
