Case Study: High Six Figure Settlement Secured After a Cycling Accident
Rebuilding Independence After a Devastating Cycling Accident
Our team gathered evidence, secured early support, and achieved a high six-figure settlement, helping our elderly client move forward independently.
The Accident
Our client was cycling around a roundabout when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to give way.
The collision threw him from his bicycle causing significant trauma.
Due to the severity of his head injuries, our client was rendered unconscious and was unable to recall any details of the incident.
The Impact
Our client was elderly and enjoyed the independence that cycling gave him.
He was taken to hospital and placed in an induced coma, having suffered a skull fracture and bleed to the brain.
There were question marks over whether our client retained capacity and we needed to investigate this fully.
Our Approach
As our client had no memory of the collision, we had to obtain evidence to piece together what occurred. This included liaising with police and taking detailed statements from witnesses.
On discharge we swiftly secured an interim payment from the Defendant that paid to assist our client with independent living and rehabilitation.
We ten obtained expert evidence from relevant Consultants that allowed us to properly value the claim.
The Resolution
Following receipt of full medical evidence on all injuries we negotiated a final settlement for our client of a high six figure sum.
Due to our client’s age it was very important to him that such a settlement was reached swiftly to allow him to move on with the rest of his life.
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If you or a loved one has been involved in a cycling accident or road traffic incident and you need expert legal assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our Personal Injury specialists today.