We visited our client at home shortly after his discharge from hospital, and immediately arranged for rehabilitation assistance from a care manager. Throughout the claim we secured several interim payments to assist our client financially whilst he was signed off work.

Prior to the accident our client was employed as machine/plant operator/labourer. He was not able to return to this occupation, and with the assistance of his case manager, arrangements were made for him to undertake retraining, following which he returned to work as a fibreglass fabricator.

In progressing the claim, we obtained evidence from a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, psychiatrist and an occupational therapist.

The claim was settled approximately two-and-a-half years after the accident, at a settlement meeting.  Our client's wife also suffered from a psychiatric injury after she witnessed the accident, and we pursued a successful claim for compensation on her behalf.

Background

Our client was on his way home from work travelling along a B road, when the defendant, who was travelling in the opposite direction, encroached onto his side of the road and into a head-on collision with his vehicle.

The other driver pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without due care and attention, following which her insurers admitted liability.
Our client suffered multiple orthopaedic injuries, including a fracture to his right femoral shaft, left knee and navicular bone.

Case handler

This case was handled by Access Legal from Shoosmiths' serious injuries team at Basingstoke, which specialises in claims arising from fatal and catastrophic injuries. As well as accurate and prompt legal advice, we also advise on rehabilitation, interim payments to help with accommodation, treatment and care, as well as financial planning.

Client testimonial

"After my accident, I have to admit, I felt quite low, so when Nichola came to our house, my wife and I were unsure as to whether we wanted to go through all the hassle of a claim. Nichola assured us that it would be worthwhile and, to be honest, she made the whole thing very easy.

"The most difficult thing for us was the lack of money, but Nichola sorted out some interim payments from the insurance company, and that saw us through.

"I can only give praise for the way Nichola handled the whole thing. She was both professional and friendly from start to finish, and made me feel very confident in her abilities."

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