Personal injury case studies

Quick settlement after Cycle Super Highway accident

There are now four cycle super highways open offering access to central London with more to come in 2013 and 2015. Transport for London (TfL) maintains that a great deal of planning and work has gone into these dedicated lanes.

Motorcyclist secures six figure settlement

Mr S was knocked off his motorbike and sustained serious, life threatening orthopaedic injuries including multiple rib fractures, a punctured lung, fractures to both femurs, and fracture dislocations to two toes and to a finger on his dominant right hand.

Compensation for man permanently injured in accident at work

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who suffered a serious and permanent injury to his arm in an accident at work.

Compensation for driver injured in collision with lorry

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for Mr W, who suffered a severe injury to his right leg when his vehicle collided with a lorry, on a country lane.

Scooter rider made redundant after road traffic accident

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for Mr M, who sustained relatively minor injuries in a road traffic accident, as a result of which he was selected for redundancy due to the amount of time he had to take off work.

Girl, aged 12, sustained severe facial scarring in car accident

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for Miss C, who sustained severe facial scarring in a road traffic accident.

Compensation for motorcyclist after road traffic accident

Our client was riding her motorcycle and was correctly filtering alongside moving traffic, but as she was passing the defendant's vehicle, the defendant suddenly and without warning attempted to turn right into a side road.

Client broke leg in fall from holiday cruise gangplank

Our client Mr Sewell, together with his wife and some friends, booked a holiday with Saga Holidays that included a 12-night River Danube cruise, in May 2007.

Claim settled within three months of issuing proceedings

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mrs T in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident.

Worn-out grip on aluminium steps caused worker to fall

Worker slipped due to worn-out grip on aluminium steps.

Local authority admits liability after clients basketball court fall

Access Legal from Shoosmiths settled a client's claim against a local authority after he fell and injured himself on a school basketball court.

Significant settlement after delivery van collision

Access Legal from Shoosmiths achieved a settlement of six figures for minor physical and major psychiatric injuries suffered by our client.

Time well spent to properly investigate personal injury claim

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mrs H in connection with a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident in October 2006.

Housewife secures six figure sum for shoulder injury

£63,500 award for motorcyclist's knee injury

Motorcyclist wins six figure damages following accident

Mr B suffered life threatening injuries in a motorbike accident, in 2006. He was fortunate to recover from his physical injuries (including broken ribs, a haemothorax and spleen damage, which was subsequently surgically removed) within six months.

Success at trial for client in collision with uninsured driver

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mr Dellor in a claim for personal injury and financial loss compensation following a road traffic accident in 2007.

£14,500 for fractured elbow

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation of £14,500 for Mrs D when she tripped on an extension lead, fracturing her right elbow.

Client alleged of making fraudulent claim

Client's claim for personal injury following a slip in a cash and carry is alleged fraudulent.

Cyclist suffered fractured shoulder blade and collarbone in road traffic accident

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who sustained fractures following a road traffic accident.

Compensation despite denial of liability

Liability for our client's accident was denied. On economic grounds the defendant's insurers put forward an offer prior to the commencement of court proceedings.

Client's claim after motorway collision with Spanish lorry

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mr C in a claim for personal injury compensation following a high speed road traffic accident.

Success at trial for client in collision with bus

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mrs K in a claim for personal injury and financial loss compensation following a road traffic accident.

Third party insurer first disputes then admits liability

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mr C in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident. Mr C had the benefit of existing legal expenses insurance and a comprehensive motor insurance policy.

Success under new Pre Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Miss P in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident.

Arm lacerated by tin lid

Mrs G was opening a tin with an industrial tin opener when the lid popped off, lacerating her arm.

Compensation obtained after company goes into liquidation

Liability for our client's accident was admitted. However, we discovered that the defendant company had gone into liquidation in early 2010, before being dissolved.

Passenger injured in road traffic accident

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Miss J in connection with a claim for compensation after she was involved in a road traffic accident in which she suffered a personal injury.

School bus driver found liable after RTA

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mrs L in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident.

Another trial win for Access Legal from Shoosmiths

We acted for Mrs P in a claim for personal injury compensation and financial losses following a road traffic accident.

Significant award for damages for client involved in multiple accidents

Access Legal at Shoosmiths obtained an award for damages of just under £80,000 for our client, after three successive road traffic accidents left him with permanent intrusive symptoms.

Head-on collision compensation

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mr M in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident.

Client injured when taxi driver lost control

Our client was injured when a taxi he was travelling in hit a patch of water, lost control and left the road, ending up in a ditch.

Heavy cage topples onto worker due to defective floor

Poorly maintained flooring caused a heavy cage full of frozen goods to fall onto worker.

Increased compensation for client injured in RTA

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mr W in a personal injury claim following a road traffic accident.The other party disputed the compensation amount which should be paid to our client, and the case was heard before a judge at Barnstaple County Court.

Client suffered multiple injuries in road traffic accident

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who sustained multiple injuries following a road traffic accident.

Compensation boost for client injured in road traffic accident

Access Legal acted for Mrs T in a personal injury compensation claim following a road traffic accident. The other party disputed the amount of compensation which should be paid, and the case was heard before a judge at Northampton County Court.

Client injured in road traffic accident

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who sustained whiplash to the neck along with carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists, following a road traffic accident.

Settlement of claim after pupil injured by classroom computer

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who suffered an injury to his arm when he was shocked/electrocuted by a classroom computer.

Factory worker slips on wet, slimy floor

A factory worker slipped on a wet, slimy floor when cleaning underneath a pellet mill.

Slip on a mushroom exacerbates existing knee problem

Mrs R was at work and in the process of picking an online customer order when she stepped on a mushroom that had fallen onto the floor. Mrs R lost her footing and fell heavily on her right knee. She was in a great deal of pain and had to go home.

Compensation for cyclist

Mr H was thrown over the handlebars of his bicycle when he was hit by a car emerging from a side road.

Client injured in road traffic accident

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who suffered multiple injuries and scarring following a road traffic accident.

Client suffers multiple injuries in RTA

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who suffered multiple injuries in a road traffic accident.

Pavement trip prompts five figure compensation payment

Sixty-eight-year-old Mrs Best fell on her way to the shops and suffered immediate pain. X-rays revealed internal damage and her expenses began to mount. It was at that point she contacted Access Legal from Shoosmiths.

Blind pedestrian hit by lorry

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who is registered blind, after he was hit by a lorry whilst crossing the road.

Success at trial for client injured in RTA

Access Legal from Shoosmiths acted for Mr X in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident.

Driver injured in accident caused by faulty brake repairs

Shoosmiths obtained compensation for a driver injured when his vehicle was involved in collision with another vehicle. Negligent repairs and subsequent brake failure were to blame for the accident.

Client injured after slipping on wheelchair ramp in unlit hotel courtyard

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for our client, who suffered an injury to his ankle when he slipped on a wheelchair ramp outside a hotel.

Settlement after holiday hotel fall

Access Legal from Shoosmiths secured a successful settlement for our client after the defendant initially denied liability for an accident in which our client sustained a fractured heel.

Settlement saves claimant's home

Mr L, a lorry driver at the time of the accident, was driving along the M6 when the defendant's vehicle drove into the rear of his vehicle.

Settlement before trial after Spain swimming pool accident

Mr B went on a package holiday to Spain with his wife and a friend.

Compensation increase for passenger's injury claim

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for Mrs B, who suffered a fractured sternum and neck injury when the car she was travelling in collided with another vehicle on a narrow road.

Increased compensation for client injured in RTA

We acted for Miss M in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident. The other party disputed the amount of compensation which should be paid to our client, and the case was heard before a judge at the Edmonton County Court

Injured when thrown from bike

Miss B was injured when she was thrown from her bike by a van

Successful claim following car accident on a bend

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for Mrs B, who suffered a neck injury when the car she was travelling in collided with another that was overtaking a parked vehicle close to a bend.

Substantial settlement for motorcyclist following serious foot injury

We successfully claimed a significant settlement on behalf of a motorcyclist who was knocked off his motorcycle by a motorist undertaking a queue of stationary traffic at a junction and failed to notice his approach.

Injured cyclist recovers substantial compensation payment

After Mrs Brand was knocked off her bicycle sustaining severe multiple injuries to her knee, she turned to Access Legal for help

Woman suffers heart attack after road traffic accident

Miss A was hit by the defendant's vehicle when it was driven onto the wrong side of the road and collided with several other cars.

Woman injured pushing supermarket trolley

Following an accident at a supermarket whilst pushing a trolley, we successfully negotiated the settlement of Miss T's claim.

Accident victim 'shaken around in her car'

In mid December 2005, Miss W was involved in a road traffic accident when the defendant pulled out of a side lane, lost control of his vehicle, spun 180° and collided with Miss W's vehicle.

Pillion passenger wins £16,500 compensation

Our client was a motorcycle pillion passenger injured in road traffic accident.

Back injury as warehouse worker manoeuvres crate

Access Legal from Shoosmiths secured £62,500 compensation after our client suffered a back injury in the workplace.

Hearing loss caused by accident at work

We secured £22,500 compensation for our client, who suffered hearing loss following an explosion at work.

Compensation after yacht hits fishing boat

We secured compensation of £10,000 for our client, who was involved in a collision at sea.

Client awarded £15,000 after dispute over value of claim

Access Legal from Shoosmiths obtained compensation for Mr L who suffered a whiplash injury to his neck, psychological injury, and erectile dysfunction.

Increased compensation for client injured in RTA

We acted for Mr Graham Brunt in a claim for personal injury compensation following a road traffic accident. The other party disputed the amount which should be paid to our client, and the case was heard before a judge at Guildford County Court

Judgment in default after defendant diagnosed with automatism

A road traffic accident happened at around 8.30am on 8 August 2006. The defendant, W, was driving an articulated lorry in the westbound nearside lane along the M62 motorway towards Liverpool. The claimant, Mr T (deceased), was alone in a Nissan Micra.

Compensation for motorcyclist after Lithuania accident

A motorcyclist successfully claimed compensation for permanent injuries sustained after being catapulted from his stationary motorcycle in Lithuania.

Employees damages for accident despite employer disputing liability

Mr Hutchings successfully recovered damages after an accident at work resulted in a partial amputation of the tip of his left index finger.

Claimant improves on defendants last minute offer

Mr Dunnell sustained injury during the course of his employment, and had to undergo surgery to one of his fingers. He was 26 at the time of the accident.

Compensation, even though defendant driver was uninsured

Miss A, our client, was standing by her boyfriend's parked car, saying good bye to him, when she and the car were hit by the defendant, who drove off.

Can you recover the cost of surgery brought forward by an accident?

Success at trial for thoracic outlet syndrome sufferer

Mrs J was stationary at a junction when the rear of her car was driven into. The driver was someone she had known more than 20 years ago. He subsequently denied any impact between the vehicles.

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.

£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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Driver recovers £300,000 following head-on collision

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

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.

£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.

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.

Teacher settles £264,000 claim after school accident

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

£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.

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.

£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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.