Dale Bickerstaffe - Serious Injury law

Dale Bickerstaffe

Dale has been a Solicitor for over seven years and currently works in our serious injury team. In his role, he works alongside his team to liaise on a daily basis with clients, counsel and medical experts to drive cases towards a settlement.

Dale has been working in the field of serious injury for over 12 years and has a particular interest in brain injury claims. He enjoys applying his skills and knowledge to multifaceted legal issues and undertaking advocacy when necessary, such as drafting complex schedules. In addition to this, he is passionate about providing help and support to his clients who have sustained serious injuries and are coping with the aftermath of unfortunate events.

Dale is a successful negotiator by nature and enjoys navigating the tactical side of the litigation process. Since becoming a Solicitor, amongst his other cases, Dale has directly been involved in securing settlements worth over £1m on two separate occasions.

Special Interests (case type)

Serious Injury Claims
Brain Injury Claims

Qualifications

LLB Law with Criminology Degree
Qualified Solicitor
Previous Fellow of CILEX

You can contact Dale at enquiry@seriouslaw.co.uk

Alternatively you can call on 0330 058 0377

Closed cases

£450,000 Settlement Secured for Motorcyclist Following Major Road Traffic Accident

Our Serious Injury Law team secured £450,000 for a motorcyclist who suffered life-changing injuries in a serious road traffic accident on a dual carriageway. The collision, caused when a truck driver merged into his lane without warning, left our client with multiple serious injuries requiring surgery, including fractures to his spine, wrists, femur, pelvis, ribs, and shoulder. This settlement recognises the significant physical, psychological, and long-term impacts of the accident and provides vital support for ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.

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£600K Settlement for Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run

A 77-year-old pedestrian suffered life-changing injuries after being hit by a car on the A4074. The driver fled the scene, leaving our client with severe orthopaedic and brain injuries. Due to his condition, a Professional Deputy was appointed to manage his care and finances. Serious Injury Law secured a £600,000 settlement in under two years, ensuring ongoing rehabilitation and support for the client and his family.

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£125K settlement helps motorcyclist adjust to life after RTA

Our client was travelling by motorcycle when a driver emerged from a junction into his path, causing a collision. He suffered serious injuries, including fractures to his hip, pelvis and arm, as well as a knee injury and psychological trauma. Our client needed a hip replacement and knee surgery. Prior to the accident, health problems had meant that our client was out of work. Represented by Solicitor, Dale Bickerstaffe and Chartered Legal Executives, Victoria Martin and Katie Rutter, thanks to their dedication, a substantial settlement of £125,000 was achieved for our client, which will give him financial security while he makes a transition back into work.

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Farleigh v Loi

The claimant sustained a traumatic leg fracture as a result of a motorcycle accident. The claimant worked as a delivery driver for Fedex at the time of the accident. His injuries meant that he could not return to this line of work and his employment prospects were vastly diminished. His claim settled for £425,000, which included a significant amount of compensation for future earnings, providing the claimant with financial security in the long term.

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Aspinall v Posh (Burnley) Ltd

In this case, the claimant was injured in a road traffic accident, sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury, which left him with significant sequelae. The severity of his damage required a craniectomy to decompress the brain. Amongst his symptoms, the claimant suffered with enduring fatigue. The claimant was a young man and there was a lasting impact to his employment capability. The claim settled at a joint settlement meeting for £1,100,000.

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Rawlings v Chambers

The claimant was involved in a motorcycle accident and suffered a moderate-severe brain injury, which left him with an unfortunate mixture of cognitive and neurobehavioral difficulties. He had substantial support through case management, which assisted him through his rehabilitation. He did remarkably well to return to work in his pre-accident occupation as a labourer/forklift truck driver. His claim settled at a joint settlement meeting for £250,000, which included some reduction for contributory negligence.

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