Case Studies

Bridge McFarland Recover £71,000 for Elderly Grimsby Man Who Was Run Over in Serious Road Traffic Accident

Bridge McFarland LLP have secured £71,000 in damages for an elderly client who had the misfortune of being run over in a road traffic accident close to his home.

Our client was crossing the road close to his home in Humberston at the junction with the A1031. After checking that the road was clear, he started to cross the road when he was hit at speed by the Defendant.

Due to the impact of the collision our client was knocked unconscious and after an ambulance was called he was taken to the Hull Royal Infirmary for emergency treatment.

As a result of his accident he was diagnosed with a fractured pelvis, in addition to bruising all over his body. He had a lot of pain in his pelvis, shoulder and knee. He also developed bladder infections and needed anti-biotics.

He spent a lengthy period of time in Hospital and then a local rehabilitation facility and after being discharged was very restricted in his mobility and became a lot more reliant on walking aids.

He also developed other problems such as a psychological reaction and suffered with memory loss and tiredness.

We quickly agreed a rehabilitation package which was funded by the third party insurers and the package included additional care support, occupational therapy, a gardener and a physiotherapist.

We secured medical evidence in support of our client’s injuries and the expert indicated the likely problems that our client would continue to have.

We fully appreciated that our client did not wish for the case to be prolonged unnecessarily and secured a settlement for £71,000 just 8 months after his accident. Our client was delighted with the outcome which allowed him to continue receiving the additional support which he had obtained so much benefit from.

James Burrell, Partner in the Bridge McFarland LLP Personal Injury team, said ‘this was a tragic case where our client was hit at speed whilst walking across the road close to his home. Whilst our client had a lot of sympathy with the driver, he was clearly negligent in failing to spot our client who was well established on the road and was driving far too fast in the circumstances.’

Our client is in his advanced years and I am pleased that we were quickly able to agree a comprehensive rehabilitation package for our client funded by the third party insurers. The package provided a great deal of help for our vulnerable client whilst he was in the recovery stage from his injuries.’

We agreed a generous settlement just 8 months after our client’s accident. His damages will allow him to continue funding his rehabilitation and he has been pleased with his progress.’

FAQs

After my case is settled, can I ask my opponent to pay me more compensation if my injuries worsen?

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In cases where there is a risk of the injuries or condition becoming worse, it may be appropriate to obtain provisional compensation which would mean that you would be awarded a sum of money and will be permitted to seek further compensation should your injuries or condition deteriorate.

Those instances are very rare and generally arise in industrial disease cases involving asbestos related conditions. Otherwise, the amount of compensation you receive will be in full and final settlement of your claim.

Do I have to visit you at the office?

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It really is your own personal preference as to whether you want to meet with us face to face or whether you prefer to conduct matters over the telephone or by email.

In certain circumstances, it will be appropriate for us to meet face to face say for example if the circumstances of the accident are quite complex or if there is paperwork to go through. If for any reason it is difficult for you to attend our offices, then we can visit you at home.

There can also be occasions when it is necessary for us to have conferences with barristers or with medical experts. Generally, those conferences can be arranged over the telephone although on some occasions, it will be appropriate for you to attend in person. Again, we will make this as convenient for you as possible.