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David Receives Compensation for a Road Traffic Accident

David received £3,100,000 in settlement of his claim for injuries sustained at the age of 6, in a road traffic accident.

We acted on behalf of David who had suffered severe injuries in a road traffic accident. David was 16 when the case settled. He was only 6 years old when he was struck by a car when he was walking along a pavement with his mother. His most devastating injury was a head injury. With hard work and determination and with the support of his determined family David progressed through mainstream schooling. Then he went on to a 3 year residential rehabilitation course at Portland College. Interim payments were paid during the case to partly compensate David’s parents for the care that they had provided. These payments also covered the costs of the case manager and “buddy”.

Waiting for a final prognosis

We could not settle the case until we had received a final prognosis as to David’s condition. We therefore had to wait several years until David had completed rehabilitation. It had been clear for a long time that he would not be able to compete in the open labour market. However, there was a big question mark over how much help he would need in order to live a semi independent existence. As well as the cognitive difficulties resulting from his brain injury David had developed post traumatic epilepsy. The care experts instructed on the case disagreed as to the level of support that David would need. The difference between their views made a massive difference to the respective valuations of the case.

We held a meeting with the insurers and reviewed all the evidence available. We agreed a settlement sum of £3,100,000 plus interim payments. The ultimate agreement reflected most closely the care provision recommended by our care expert.

The experts agreed that David would not be capable of managing his financial affairs. Because of this his family applied to the Court of Protection appointed Barratts Solicitors as his Deputy.

With few exceptions, a case should not be concluded until a final prognosis is available. It is important that everyone understands all of the financial implications of an injury no matter how long it takes. This made a significant difference to David’s case.

Ed Hudson – Serious Injury Guide Plus

Serious injury guide and Ed Hudson. Ed sustained serious injuries, a C4 fracture of his spinal cord, in a road traffic accident in February 2018. He originally instructed another firm of solicitors but then interviewed a number of leading personal injury law firms and picked Barratts.

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Asbestosis claims are complex so Larry contacted the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) for advice. They recommended Barratts so Larry engaged us to help with his claim.

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Mesothelioma Claim after Trevor’s Asbestos Exposure

Our client, Trevor, received a diagnosis of Pleural Plaques in 2012 and asked if we could help with his industrial disease claim.  Barratts had been recommended to him by his respiratory physician who suggested he should investigate a claim for compensation. Trevor had a history of working with asbestos throughout his working life as a […]

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Complex Brain Injury Claim following Workplace Accident

Adam was a freight-checker in a distribution depot. His job involved checking lorry loads of materials before they were despatched, to be stored in the warehouse. On the day of the accident, an unstable load weighing in excess of 1 tonne slid off a lorry. The load crushed Adam and caused him a traumatic brain […]

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Drunk Driver Accident – Compensation for Serious Injuries

Barratts was recommended to Mick when suffered serious and life-threatening injuries after he was hit in a drunk driver accident. He initially contacted an extremely experienced personal injury lawyer in Manchester who was unable to take on Mick’s case. However, the lawyer advised Mick to contact us.

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Violent Assault – Gary’s Successful Compensation Claim

Violent assault can leave victims with life-changing injuries. Tragically, Gary experienced this for himself. He contacted our solicitors in early 2017 after he had suffered a brain injury during an assault. One of our previous clients, who had also sustained serious brain injuries in an assault, recommended us to him.

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Birth Brain Injury – Barratts Ensure Lifetime Financial Security for the Child

Birth brain injury is often caused by hypoxia and, in Max’s case, he suffered cerebral palsy as a result. Max’s parents felt that his brain injury was caused by medical negligence so they contacted us to enquire about their options. We helped them to ensure their child will be financially secure for life.

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