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

How Simpson Millar Helped

J contacted our Car Accident Solicitors for free legal advice, where the Head of Road Traffic Accidents took on his claim for compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

To start, we immediately sent J to be seen by a number of experts for independent medical assessments, including Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Clinical Psychologist and Prosthetists. The medical specialists that examined him put together reports outlining his condition and medical outlook, as well as his potential care and treatment needs for his future.

This joined other reports from a number of specialist experts in relation to the equipment that J would require in the future, along with special accommodation and care that can be foreseen in his future.

This compensation of a traffic collision can cover the following:

• Your injuries
• Your pain and suffering
• Any lost earnings or income
• Damage to your car, motorcycle, scooter, or bicycle
• Damage to personal property – such as a mobile phone, satnav, laptop, child car seats, motorcycle or cycling clothing, and helmets
• Rehabilitation and any other treatment you need
• Extra costs, such as prescription charges and taxi fares
• Care and assistance provided by friends and relatives
• Home modifications (or the cost of suitable property) if you're left with a disability
• Any other aides or modifications you need to your home, car, or motorcycle

The Outcome 

The Head of Road Traffic Accidents here also calculated the financial impact of his injury on his life, which considered the fact that his condition seriously limits the range of jobs open to him on the labour market.

One of our solicitors representing J contacted the driver of the car in which our client was travelling in, and argued that they were driving too fast, causing them to lose control. The solicitor also claimed on the grounds that the driver hadn’t adequately observed or noticed the presence of the oncoming vehicle in the other lane – causing great harm to J in the process. 

As a result of this, they didn’t stop, slow down or make any manoeuvre to avoid hitting the other vehicle, thereby directly causing the car accident, and in turn, the injuries to our client.

Our client was awarded a total of £2,400,000 compensation which will help him meet his day-to-day living costs while he remains unable to work and undergoes additional surgery.

This amount of compensation also gives him the means to access the care and support he needs to live as independent of a life as possible; whilst attending specialist intensive physiotherapy and adaptations required on his home. We wish him all the best for the future, and we are glad to have helped him in times of need, especially when coping with mental health. 

Though the UK has some of the safest roads in Europe, it’s little consolation if you're involved in a road traffic accident. In 2020 alone, the official government data showed there were 91,199 reported RTAs in the UK – resulting in 115,584 casualties. Of that number, there were 1,460 reported deaths. 

If you have been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, then contact us today for a free claims assessment. Our specialist Solicitors have a huge amount of experience with claims like J’s, and we will offer friendly legal advice when you need it most. Call us on 0808 239 6443, and let us help you.

FAQs

Can make a claim on behalf of someone else?

You can – as long as the person:

• Is under the age of 18
• Died in the accident
• Lacks capacity to make the claim themselves

How much compensation could I get?

Much like the length of time your claim can take, there's no hard and fast rule as to the amount of compensation you could get. The total amount is decided by a range of factors, most of which are unique to you and your accident.

In all personal injury claims, the amount is divided into General Damages and Special Damages. 

General Damages relate to the type and severity of your injuries. It can be easier to predict because Judicial College Guidelines set out compensation amounts. But Special Damages are always unique to your situation – such as treatment needs and lost earnings.

Why Choose Simpson Millar?

We know how vital it is to be able to trust your Solicitor. For some, a road traffic accident claim can feel like a stressful situation. But it needn't be. Our team's number one aim is to make sure you're at ease at all stages of the process. 

• Legal Experts
• Giving you access to justice
• A focus on your recovery
• A nationwide law firm