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Posted on: 17 Aug 2026

Client’s story: catastrophic brain and spinal injuries caused by uninsured driver leave young cyclist unable to continue career plans

A young cyclist suffered catastrophic brain, spinal and other injuries after being hit by an uninsured driver, leaving him with chronic pain, reduced mobility and unable to pursue his planned career as a plumber. Our Road Traffic Accidents team brought a claim against the driver and the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, helping our client access ongoing rehabilitation, treatment and support while seeking substantial compensation for the life-changing impact of his injuries and future needs.

Posted on: 31 Jul 2026

Client's story: £1.25 million settlement helps rebuild young rider's future after life-changing e-bike collision

After a devastating e-bike collision left a young rider with a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple life-changing injuries, Simpson Millar's Road Traffic Accidents team secured a £1.25 million settlement. The compensation provides long-term financial security, supports the client's ongoing rehabilitation and future needs, and reflects the lasting impact the injuries have had on his independence and everyday life.

Posted on: 30 Jun 2026

Client’s story: £430,000 settlement after fatal A66 crash claims the life of young mother

After a young mother was tragically killed in a head-on collision on the A66, our Road Traffic Accidents team helped her ex-husband bring a fatal accident claim on behalf of their two daughters and her estate. Despite the legal and emotional complexities, including dependency claims and court approval for child beneficiaries, we secured a £430,000 settlement to provide long-term financial security and recognise the devastating impact of her death on her family.

Posted on: 04 Jun 2026

Client’s story: £7.5 million settlement for man who suffered serious brain injury in a road accident

Our Road Traffic Accidents team secured a £7.5 million settlement for a client who suffered a catastrophic brain injury after a serious road collision caused by a speeding driver under the influence of cannabis. The case involved complex rehabilitation, mental health challenges, Court of Protection involvement and lifelong care needs. The settlement will provide financial security, specialist support and adapted accommodation, helping to ensure our client has access to the care and assistance he needs for the future.

Posted on: 07 Aug 2025

Client’s Story: £830,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Pavement

Mrs A was seriously injured when a car mounted the pavement and hit her whilst she was walking her dog. The driver fled the scene, leaving her with multiple injuries, including a moderate to severe brain injury. After three and a half years of support, evidence gathering, and overseas coordination, Simpson Millar secured a settlement of £830,000 to fund her long-term care and rehabilitation, helping her regain some stability after a traumatic and life-altering experience.

Posted on: 20 Jun 2022
Updated on: 25 Apr 2024

Case study: £25,000 Compensation awarded due to a wet floor in a hospital

Our client was visiting a hospital when she fell over on a floor causing her a fracture injury. The hospital had not taken reasonable steps to ensure their cleaning company was carrying out their work correctly, and we secured £25,000 for the client in compensation.

Posted on: 24 Jun 2020
Updated on: 22 Apr 2024

£30,000 Compensation for Trip and Fall in Car Park

Tracey Richardson tripped over an indent and stone in a car park when returning to her car after work. She fell and landed on her wrist and suffered injuries to her left wrist and left foot.

Posted on: 16 May 2019
Updated on: 18 Apr 2024

Case Study: £1.5 million in Compensation Awarded in Head Injury Claim

Jamie was hit by a car as he rode his bicycle home from school in November 2006. He suffered a badly broken leg in the road accident and his head hit the windscreen, fracturing his nasal bones.

Posted on: 12 Mar 2020
Updated on: 18 Apr 2024

Case Study: £2,400,000 Compensation for Passenger Injured in Car Accident

Our client, a man only in his 20s, was a front seat passenger in a car being driven by his colleague when the driver lost control. The car veered into the path of an oncoming vehicle on the opposite carriageway, and our client sustained a fracture to the right femur and a significant injury to his left leg in the car crash.

Posted on: 15 Aug 2022
Updated on: 18 Apr 2024

Compensation Secured for Support Worker Injured in Fall

We helped a support woman achieve compensation after she fractured her elbow whilst working as a support worker at a commercial care home. She was pushed and fell from a terrace down a wall and suffered serious injuries.

Posted on: 14 May 2021
Updated on: 16 Apr 2024

Man with Brain Injury Wins Claim against Employer after Workplace Assault

Our client Tim (not his real name) was left with a life-changing brain injury after a serious assault at work, but with our help, he has managed to get the care, support and rehabilitation he needs to live with his injury.

Posted on: 10 Feb 2021
Updated on: 16 Apr 2024

Forklift Truck Safety and Accidents at Work

Mr T was working as an agency worker driving a forklift truck when he suffered injuries to his head, back and knee. He was using a 360 Excavator Machine to carry a load of heavy metal sheeting, but as he was trying to turn and manoeuvre, it overturned and rolled over, and he was tipped out of the truck through the window.

Posted on: 25 Jan 2022
Updated on: 03 Apr 2024

Case Study: Retail Worker Awarded with £50,000 in Compensation for Back Injury

Matt was working behind the tills for a large clothing retailer. He’d only just come back to work after a motorcycle accident left him with a back injury.

Posted on: 07 Feb 2020
Updated on: 02 Apr 2024

£400,000 Compensation for Accident at Work

Our client was working with a colleague who placed a ladder on top of some tarpaulin. The colleague pulled on the tarpaulin, causing the ladder to flip over and hit our client on his head. Our client sustained a two-inch laceration on the front of his head along with post-concussion syndrome.

Posted on: 12 Feb 2021
Updated on: 02 Apr 2024

£38,000 Compensation for Passenger Injured in Car Accident

Ms C suffered multiple injuries when the car she was travelling in as a passenger was hit by another vehicle. She was left with bruising, scarring, soft tissue injuries and back pain as a result of the road traffic accident. She was also 37 weeks pregnant, and suffered a seatbelt injury to the abdomen and vaginal bleeding due to a ruptured placenta.

Posted on: 15 Sept 2021
Updated on: 26 Mar 2024

Phil’s Story – Life after Losing His Leg in Motorcycle Accident

Our client, Phil, had a motorcycle accident after being hit by a car. He suffered serious injuries, and as a result had to have his right lower leg amputated.

Posted on: 09 Apr 2021
Updated on: 26 Mar 2024

£35,000 Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Injury

Ms P was a passenger on a motorcycle being ridden by her partner when the driver of a car suddenly pulled across their path. She fell off the bike and went over the top of the car, before landing heavily on the ground.

Posted on: 20 Dec 2022
Updated on: 26 Mar 2024

Helping negotiate an increase of £20,000 compensation for our client following a road collision

Our client who was a HGV driver was driving on the road when he was collision from an oncoming car. The other car was trying to overtake another car. Our client sustained a number of injuries to his neck, wrist, lower back and also some psychological injuries.

Posted on: 24 May 2022
Updated on: 26 Mar 2024

Five Figure Settlement and Rehabilitation for Forklift Foot Fracture

Our client suffered a foot fracture from a forklift truck at work. Because of his employer's negligence, we were able to secure our client a compensation award of £48,7500. This payment helped our client to cover all his past medical expenses, his loss of earnings, as well as any future appointments he needed to attend.

Posted on: 14 Jan 2022
Updated on: 25 Mar 2024

Case Study: £32,800 Awarded in Compensation for Man who Suffered Broken Jaw in Accident at Work

Kevin was cleaning a clay pigeon trap at work one day when the spring-loaded trap arm on the trap released into his face and jaw. He was taken to A&E with pain in his jaw and bleeding to his face and mouth.