Young man sustains life changing injuries following a motorcycle accident

A young man sustained serious injuries after an emerging car turned into his path. Several complications with his injury unfortunately led to a below-the-knee amputation. The settlement we secured meant the client could access much needed support following the amputation and could purchase an accessible home. In this case study we explore:  

• How the collision happened  
• The case and reaching a settlement  
• After the accident 

The incident  

Our client was riding his motorbike in the centre of his own lane when another vehicle emerged from a side road directly into his path, resulting in a collision. This collision sustained serious injuries including a severe open fracture of the right tibia and fibula and a broken collarbone. Sadly, our client experienced recurrent infections to his leg, which meant he needed a below-the-knee amputation.    

The case and reaching a settlement 

Our dedicated personal injury team were able to secure a significant settlement for our client of £4.1 million.   

The settlement includes damages to meet our client’s future lost earnings, support needs, accommodation, transport and prosthetic requirements, amongst other aspects.   

Importantly, the outcome also secured damages to enable our client to purchase a micro-processor-controlled foot, enabling him to secure the cutting edge in prosthetic components.    

Rehabilitation and looking forward 

Our personal injury team was instructed to represent this client, keeping his recovery and rehabilitation at the forefront of our efforts. In the course of the case, substantial funds were secured from the other party as interim payments to further our client’s rehabilitation and support. We work closely with a network of skilled rehabilitation professionals and instructed a specialist case manager to manage the client’s rehabilitation journey.   

Our client completed a course of residential rehabilitation at the STEPS rehabilitation facility, received specialist prosthetics advice, purchased a Can-Am Spyder Trike and purchased a new home, which underwent construction to suit our client’s accessibility needs.  

Here when you need us 

Having the right legal experts on your side can make a significant difference when pursuing a road traffic accident claim. In this case, early settlement offers fell far short of what was ultimately achieved, with the final outcome reflecting the true impact of the injuries sustained. We recognise that recovery looks different for everyone, and our focus is on securing the support and compensation needed to help you recover, rebuild and thrive. If you or someone close to you has been injured as a pedestrian in a road traffic collision, our team is here to offer trusted, compassionate legal guidance whenever you need it. Contact us today.