Motoring law case studies

Aug

20

Value of investigating a claim properly cannot be underestimated

We acted for Michaela Romeo in a claim for damages after a road traffic accident at a large crossroads junction controlled by traffic lights. The other party disputed liability and the case was heard at the Willesden County Court.

Jun

21

Compensation after road accident stops nurse working in A&E

Mr X suffered post traumatic stress disorder after a motorcycle accident. It left him unable to work in the accident and emergency department, dealing with other crash victims.

Jun

07

50/50 liability case will serve as precedent for future RTA rulings

We acted for Mr Alec Schofield in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident. The other party disputed who was responsible, and the case was heard at Northampton County Court.

Jun

02

Driver disappears after we secure payout for hit-and-run victim

Our client was struck by a car as she crossed a town centre road, but at first the driver denied liability.

Apr

14

Compensation claim dismissed after we discover moped's light wasn't working

Access Legal from Shoosmiths was instructed to act on behalf of Yasimin Djemal, who was involved in a road traffic accident when a moped rider drove into the side of her car.

Mar

12

Client injured in road traffic accident after driving into gully clearing vehicle

The case proceeded on a split liability basis. Issues of liability and quantum - the amount awarded by way of damages - were agreed within days of the final court hearings.

Jan

29

Compensation invested carefully after rider suffers amputation

Mr S was in his mid-30's when he had a nasty accident on his motorbike. Another motorist was at fault, and Mr S used Access Legal from Shoosmiths to act for him.

Jan

29

£3.5m award for injured passenger not wearing seatbelt

Substantial damages for an 18-year-old man who suffered severe brain injury were secured after the car he was sitting in crashed heavily, causing him to be ejected from the car through the rear window. At the time he was not wearing his seatbelt.

Jan

29

Weight loss surgery after whiplash victim can no longer exercise

Shoosmiths brought a claim for a whiplash injury and significant weight gain due to an inability to exercise because of painful soft tissue injuries.

Jan

29

Client's post-traumatic stress disorder after accident

Our client was a front seat passenger in her daughter's vehicle travelling on the dual-carriageway when a pick-up truck drove across the central reservation and hit their car head-on. The driver of the truck then drove off.

Jan

29

Driver recovers £300,000 following head-on collision

Our client had the benefit of a legal expense insurance policy to fund his claim.

Jan

29

Substantial claim after driver suffers neck and back injuries

Despite the extent and effect of the injury being disputed over more than four years, Access Legal from Shoosmiths achieved a substantial settlement on behalf of a dental surgeon whose injuries affected his work.

Jan

29

£350,000 for losses suffered as a result of accident in which girlfriend killed

Access Legal from Shoosmiths negotiated a total settlement of £350,000 for the driver of a car who was seriously injured in a collision with another motorist. The other motorist was also convicted of dangerous driving.

Jan

29

Motorcyclist recovers £350,000 in out of court settlement

Our client recovered £350,000 in an out of court settlement after suffering multiple orthopaedic injuries, psychiatric injury and urinary incontinence as a result of a motorcycle accident when a driver turned right without giving way at a junction.

Jan

29

£625k settlement for lower leg amputation

We acted on behalf of our client who was riding his motorbike when a young driver travelling in the opposite direction, lost control of his vehicle and collided with our client's motorbike.

Jan

29

£700,000 settlement for motorcyclist

Mr A, a self-employed builder who suffered multiple fractures and a de-gloving injury to the lower part of his left leg, recovered £700,000 three years after his motorcycle accident.

Jan

29

£85,000 settlement for injured motorcyclist

Access Legal from Shoosmiths negotiated an out of court settlement on a 100% basis for a motorcycle instructor injured in a motorcycle accident.

Jan

29

Biker settles £500,000 claim after head-on collision

Mr B suffered multiple fractures and psychiatric injury after being involved in a head on collision riding his motorbike to work in February 2004

Jan

29

Careless Driving case thrown out after not enough evidence to prosecute

Mr K has the case against him abandoned by the Crown Prosecution Service

Jan

29

Minimal penalty for Mr H following speeding at more than 100mph

Successful Pleas in mitigation can reduce the sentence of a driver prosecuted for a motoring offence, even when the driver pleads guilty.