Personal injury 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.

Aug

16

£7.5m settlement for car accident victim

Mr K suffered tetraplegia when the car in which he was the front seat passenger went out of control, somersaulted, and landed heavily.

Aug

04

Other party's insurers end up paying more than offer to settle

We acted for Andrew Daniels in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident. The other party disputed the amount of compensation that should be paid to our client, and the case was heard at Ipswich County Court.

Jul

08

Catering assistant fell on freshly mopped kitchen floor

Mrs X worked as a catering assistant. As she walked around the food counter in the kitchen area she slipped on a damp tiled floor that had just been mopped. She caught her arm it in the tray rail causing a nasty fracture of her wrist.

Jul

08

Back injury after fall from horse

Mrs X suffered a back injury in a riding accident when she fell off a horse during a private riding lesson at the defendant's riding school.

Jun

21

Volunteer who broke leg at concert recovers more than five times first offer

Miss X suffered a serious leg fracture when she slipped on a ramp whilst helping to put away chairs at a music concert.

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

15

Judge awards more damages after we take accident compensation claim to court

We acted for Mrs Taylor in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident.

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

A claim for unfair dismissal on the grounds of capability

Ms R had an accident at work and injured her back. She was employed as a stable manager and following an appointment with her GP was signed off work for two weeks. When her employer found out, Ms R was dismissed on the grounds of capability.

Jan

29

More time with grandchildren following Trust advice

Mrs R is 84 and suffered a nasty slip whilst out shopping. She was badly injured and by Access Legal from Shoosmiths was able to secure compensation of approximately £35,000.

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

Production line worker receives settlement for repetitive strain injury

Employer admits liability on the eve of trial and an offer of almost £20,000 was accepted by our client.

Jan

29

Teacher settles £264,000 claim after school accident

The teacher suffered serious wrist and shoulder injuries in an accident at her school, in 2000.

Jan

29

Injured delivery driver awarded £350,000 compensation

Despite disputed liability and allegations of malingering, Access Legal from Shoosmiths gained large settlement for sufferer of misunderstood condition.

Jan

29

Settlement above and beyond client expectations

Despite arguments that the client contributed to the cause of his accident, Access Legal from Shoosmiths gained an excellent financial settlement for the client after taking his case on a no-win-no-fee basis.

Jan

29

Access Legal from Shoosmiths secures £1.4m settlement for injured scaffolder

Despite disagreement on the issue of contributory negligence, Access Legal from Shoosmiths agreed a very favourable £1.4m settlement for a young scaffolder who sustained serious head and back injuries after falling through a roof.

Jan

29

Maximum award for assault victim 13 years after attack

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has agreed to pay its maximum £500,000 award to the victim of a vicious and unprovoked attack - 13 years after it happened.

Jan

29

Maximum CICA award victim of vicious attack

Access Legal from Shoosmiths secured a £500,000 award for a young man who was seriously assaulted by a group of youths in 2002. It is the maximum award that can be obtained from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

Jan

29

Maximum CICA award for assault victim

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained a £500,000 award for a client injured in a violent assault in 2001. This is the maximum award that can be obtained from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

Jan

29

Access Legal from Shoosmiths intervenes to ensure suitable accommodation found for victim of serious assault

Early action by Shoosmiths meant that our client, who had suffered a serious brain injury, was discharged from hospital straight into appropriate supervised accommodation.

Jan

29

Rehabilitation package for serious head injury victim

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained funding for a wide-ranging package of therapies to aid the rehabilitation of a cyclist suffering the long-term effects of a serious head injury.

Jan

29

£1.4m settlement for spinally injured car passenger

Mrs W, who was 59 at the time of the accident, sustained complete paraplegia below level T2 and spinal fractures at C2 and T1, recovered £1.4m in a claim pursued against her partner, who was driving the vehicle in which she was travelling.

Jan

29

Lady driver, saved by air ambulance, wins major award

A head-on collision left our client severely injured, and an air ambulance crew had to revive her three times en route to hospital. Substantial damages were recovered for her by Access Legal from Shoosmiths.

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

Holidaymaker awarded compensation after breaking arm in Turkey

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for Mrs P, who suffered a broken arm after being forced to participate in a holiday activity against her will.

Jan

29

Slip and fall on garden centre decking

Mrs X attended her local garden centre when she stepped onto wooden decking displaying reduced priced sale items. As she stepped onto the decking her right foot slipped from underneath her, causing her to fall suffering a nasty fracture of her right leg.

Jan

29

Settlement after client felled by telephone cable

Despite an initial denial of liability, Access Legal from Shoosmiths gained a satisfactory settlement for a lady in a public liability dispute after taking her case on a no-win-no-fee basis.

Jan

29

Back injury after fall from horse

Mrs X suffered a back injury in a riding accident when she fell off a horse during a private riding lesson at the defendant's riding school. Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained a financial settlement for the client on a no-win-no-fee basis.

Jan

29

Girl injured as DIY store stepladder collapses

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for the parents of a young girl who suffered a nasty injury to her ring finger when a step ladder collapsed in a DIY store, trapping her hand.

Jan

29

Highways trip claim settlement despite disputed liability

Despite disputed liability for a highways tripping accident, which caused injury and distress, Access Legal from Shoosmiths gained a very satisfactory financial settlement for a 69-year-old-lady after taking her case on a no-win-no-fee basis.

Jan

29

High earner unable to work after snowmobile accident

Our client suffered a serious head injury following a head-on collision with a snowmobile whilst on holiday in Utah, USA.

Jan

29

Holidaymaker gashes shin in fall between Nile cruise ships

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for Miss W after she gashed her shin in a fall in a gap between two River Nile cruise ships.

Jan

29

Honeymooners compensated after St Lucia motorboat explosion

Access Legal from Shoosmiths gained a very satisfactory outcome for Mr & Mrs W, who suffered severe injuries and psychological trauma following a motorboat accident while on honeymoon in St Lucia.

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