£1.4 million awarded to a seriously-injured motorcyclist
In a recent motorcycle accident claim, Quittance panel solicitor Kevin Walker secured over £1.4 million for a motorcyclist who suffered catastrophic injuries after a collision with an oncoming car. The driver initially denied liability but conceded after accident reconstruction evidence supported the claimant's account.
The claimant sustained complex fractures to his right leg, requiring seven surgeries over 18 months. When osteomyelitis developed, a below-the-knee amputation was necessary. Due to complications with prosthesis use, Kevin included prosthetic costs in the claim.
The claimant, nearing retirement, lost his ability to work, and claims for lost earnings, pension contributions, and future employment were significant. Kevin also arranged for the claimant's physical and mental rehabilitation, securing a powered wheelchair for fishing and setting up a taxi account for medical appointments.
The family home was unsuitable for wheelchair use, so Kevin arranged for the purchase, extension, and adaptation of a new property, covering all associated costs. An automatic SUV was also purchased and adapted for wheelchair storage.
The claim included compensation for damaged clothing, bike gear, the value of his trike, personal injury trust setup, personal trainer, cleaner, and DIY costs. Kevin also accounted for the increased expenses of future holidays due to the claimant’s disability.
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Case studies are for informational purposes only and aim to help prospective claimants understand the injury claim process. They are based on cases handled by Quittance panel solicitors or sourced from public court records.
Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher
About the author
Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.