£120,000 Settlement for Delivery Driver Injured in Rear-End HGV Collision
A Delivery Driver and Warehouse Worker was driving home from a road trip when an HGV collided into the rear of his vehicle causing serious injuries to him and his partner. The client suffered multiple injuries including: spinal fractures, sacral fracture and lower back pain, soft tissue knee injuries, cuts and bruising, and (PTSD). Following the accident, the client relied heavily on friends and family for help. He and his then partner unfortunately separated due to the impact the accident had on them both. Thanks to the support of Chartered Legal Executives, Katie Rutter and Victoria Martin, the client received £120,000. The compensation will allow him to seek further treatment, including psychological therapy beyond what was arranged during the claim process, as well as a tailored restoration programme to help manage ongoing pain and improve his daily functioning.
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One Client’s Journey to Recovery After a Motorway Crash
Our 42-year-old client, a carer, suffered life-changing injuries when an HGV crashed into the stationary vehicle she was travelling in on the M6 near Preston. She sustained multiple serious injuries, including spinal fractures, a femoral fracture, and internal trauma, alongside lasting psychological effects. The crash ended her caring career and led to the breakdown of her relationship. Supported by Serious Injury Law’s Victoria Martin and Katie Rutter, she secured a £167,500 settlement, including interim payments. The funds enabled her to access rehabilitation, retrain for a new role, and explore further private treatment—empowering her to rebuild her life.
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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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Motorcyclist Secures £626,955 After Severe Accident Injuries
Our 32-year-old client suffered severe injuries, including a Schenck Type IV knee dislocation, spinal and scapular fractures, and psychological trauma, after a collision caused by a driver pulling out from a minor road. The injuries significantly impacted his ability to work, limiting him to part-time employment. Serious Injury Law, led by Associate Victoria Martin, handled his claim, securing liability admission and a settlement of £626,955. The compensation included provisions for orthotics and vocational support, enabling him to rebuild his life and explore future employment opportunities.
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Client receives £110K after accident at work
A machinist at Comfort First Limited suffered a severe injury at work when, due to a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), they slipped while cutting a memory foam mattress and deeply cut their left index finger. The injury required surgery, but complications, including MRSA infection and painful nail regrowth, led to partial amputation of the finger and ongoing hypersensitivity. The incident also severely impacted the client’s mental health, resulting in Chronic Adjustment Disorder. The case was handled by Serious Injury Law solicitors, who secured a £110,000 settlement. The client has since changed careers and expressed gratitude for the legal team's support.
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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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Serious Injury Law achieve £200K settlement for motorcyclist after collision with uninsured driver
A motorcyclist was injured when a driver turned right across his path, causing a collision. He suffered a fracture dislocation to his right hip, a sciatic nerve injury, cuts to his left thigh and chin, and psychological trauma. Represented by Chartered Legal Executives Victoria Martin and Katie Rutter, the case was brought against the uninsured driver and the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). Despite the delays, the legal team secured a £200,000 settlement. The client, who may also require future hip replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis. He is now looking forward to using the compensation to help buy his first home.
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ANON
A 17 year old boy suffered a traumatic amputation of three-quarters of his dominant hand, in an industrial accident. Victoria spent four years on the case, where she secured an interim payment of £100,000. This ensured the client was set up to trial his functional hand during the litigation process, meaning a future claim for functional prosthetics could be secured.
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JH v ANON
Young man suffered significant facial fractures when a gas cannister blew up in his face, losing a lot of teeth and cutting through the lips and into the chin, leaving significant scarring and related mental health issues. Settlement of £200k was agreed for dental repairs, along with damages and future losses.
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F v L
53 year old male sustained multiple serious injuries in car vs motorbike collision. The client endured multiple surgeries, skin grafts which resulted in respective surgical complications and infections, along with severe pain and discomfort. Our client had been a delivery driver prior to incident and could no longer fulfil his role. Due to the nature of the job, the employer could not facilitate a return to work either. A settlement of £425,000,000 was negotiated for the client.
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ANON
Claimant was previously offered £10k to settle a claim. He was experiencing significant PTSD following a non-fault road traffic collision, believing the other driver had been killed. The PTSD led to substance misuse, gambling and an abusive relationship that resulted in a term of imprisonment. Victoria took over the case, managed to engage the client and encourage him to re-consider therapy. With Victoria and the therapists support, the claimant completed treatment, re-connected with his partner and found new employment after being out of work for over 4 years. A final settlement in the regions of £150k was awarded.
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DW v Truck
The claimant, aged 60 years and an existing below left knee amputee, was mowed down by a reversing waste truck. The vehicle pulled him under the wheels of a truck, trapping and crushing both legs. Following attempts by the treating surgeons to keep the remaining leg, he required a further below knee amputation to the right leg. The claimant, now being as a bi-lateral amputee, required extensive rehabilitation which was funded under the code at Steps Rehabilitation in Sheffield. A settlement of £1 million was secured before legal proceedings were issued.
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