<p>Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher is being sued for causing a traffic accident in Spain last November.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Schumacher, who is in a coma after suffering head injuries whilst skiing Dec 29 last year at the French resort of Meribel, is facing charges in connection with a collision with a motorcyclist which took place in the town of Bormujos, close to Seville Nov 17 last year, reports Xinhua.<br /><br />The seven-time Formula 1 world champion is accused of not respecting right of way at a roundabout, knocking the motorcyclist, Francisco M.A. off his bike and causing him to break his wrist as well as damaging his motorbike.<br /><br />Schumacher, who was on a private visit to Spain, was driving a rented Audi A4 at the time of the accident and poor lighting on the road has also been mooted as helping to contribute to the collision.<br /><br />A trial will only take place if insurers contest the claim and the 45-year-old German would not have to attend any court hearing.<br /><br />Schumacher has been in a medically induced coma since his skiing accident, although a week ago his manager confirmed that he is "showing small signs of progress" and interacting with his surroundings.<br /><br />"There are moments when he is awake and moments when he is conscious, which make us happy and give us great courage," Sabine Kehm told German broadcaster ARD April 14. </p>
<p>Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher is being sued for causing a traffic accident in Spain last November.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Schumacher, who is in a coma after suffering head injuries whilst skiing Dec 29 last year at the French resort of Meribel, is facing charges in connection with a collision with a motorcyclist which took place in the town of Bormujos, close to Seville Nov 17 last year, reports Xinhua.<br /><br />The seven-time Formula 1 world champion is accused of not respecting right of way at a roundabout, knocking the motorcyclist, Francisco M.A. off his bike and causing him to break his wrist as well as damaging his motorbike.<br /><br />Schumacher, who was on a private visit to Spain, was driving a rented Audi A4 at the time of the accident and poor lighting on the road has also been mooted as helping to contribute to the collision.<br /><br />A trial will only take place if insurers contest the claim and the 45-year-old German would not have to attend any court hearing.<br /><br />Schumacher has been in a medically induced coma since his skiing accident, although a week ago his manager confirmed that he is "showing small signs of progress" and interacting with his surroundings.<br /><br />"There are moments when he is awake and moments when he is conscious, which make us happy and give us great courage," Sabine Kehm told German broadcaster ARD April 14. </p>