Expert Legal Advice in Personal Injury Claims Securing Substantial Settlements Across Diverse Cases

5 Figure Compensation for Workplace Trip and Fall

Settlement Amount: £10,578
Lawyer: Thomas Roughley

While on their way into their work building, our client was walking through the turnstiles when they tripped over a raised paving slab and fell. The accident was caused by the uneven paving slab.

Injuries: Our client needed medical attention and suffered soft tissue damage to their right knee, causing them to take time off work to recover.

Case Outcome: The case was managed by Litigation Executive, Thomas Roughley, who successfully secured compensation for our client’s loss of earnings resulting from their workplace accident. Additionally, the settlement amount reached the top end of our expectations, providing our client with extra financial support.

Compensation Secured for Cyclist in Hit and Run Incident

Settlement Amount: £3,923
Lawyer: Nina Haddock

Our client, a cyclist, was proceeding down the road when a car ahead of him carried out a U-turn. Our client went around the car, the driver took offence to this and became verbally abusive. The defendant driver then started deliberately driving close to our client, putting them at risk. Our client continued his route, but the third party continued to drive in an unsafe manner. Our client had to brake hard on numerous occasions to avoid a collision, but the defendant swerved into him, causing him to fall from his bike and then drove off from the scene.

Injuries:

Physical Injuries: Minor injuries including soft tissue issues in the hand, which persisted for 3 months, and similar issues in the elbow, which lasted for 1 week.

Emotional Impact: The severe nature of this accident caused a significant amount of stress for our client. Not only with the accident itself but in dealing with the police and the complexities of the prosecution process was overwhelming for them.

Case Outcome:
This was a complex case involving a hit and run incident, which involved a police prosecution that ultimately led to no conviction due to the judge’s decision that there was insufficient evidence. Further complexity came as there was risk the third-party insurers would dispute the nature of the claim, arguing it was a Criminal Injuries claim (CICA) rather than a road traffic accident. The third-party insurers attempted to shift the blame onto our client, alleging that they had held onto the defendant’s car and ultimately fell because of this.

The claim was handled by Chartered Legal Executive Nina Haddock at Fletchers Solicitors, who persevered by issuing proceedings (formally starting a legal case in court). A post-allocation offer was made and accepted. Our client has expressed that securing the damages has provided a sense of closure for them.

Compensation for Elderly Pedestrian Accident Claim Against the Council

Settlement Amount: £6,500
Lawyer: Helen Ellis

While walking on a pavement, our 87-year-old client moved to the side to allow a couple to pass. As they did this, they unknowingly put their foot in a hole that was hidden by leaves and debris. This resulted in our client tripping on a protruding plinth.

Injuries:

• Sprain to his right wrist, along with bruising

• Bruising to his ribcage

• Injury to his left thigh

Post-accident, our client has some difficulty with daily chores. Fortunately, the incident resulted in minimal long-term impacts, which is a positive outcome.

Case Outcome:
The case was handled by Litigation Executive, Helen Ellis, who secured a compensation value of £6,500 for our client.

At Fletchers Solicitors, our goal is to act on behalf of our clients to seek justice for what happened to them, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Find out more about how Fletchers Solicitors can help with personal injury claims.