Cyclist recovers damages after suffering brain and spinal cord
injury in road traffic accident
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"Although I survived my accident from June
2003 it seemed that my injuries had stripped most of my life away.
This was until Jill Greenfield from Field
Fisher Waterhouse helped us reach a settlement that has helped me
to put my life back on track. I now know that I will be taken care
of. I can try new forms of leisure and hobbies that are catered for
my disability such as hand cycling or kayaking. The litigation has
opened up many doorways that were closed upon my accident and it
has helped me to rebuild a life that is once again very
valuable."
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Nathan was a student when he was involved in a serious road traffic accident when he was knocked off his
bicycle by a car. He suffered a spinal cord
injury which has left him partially paralysed and with a
serious brain injury.
Throughout, liability was denied by the Insurers of the
Defendant vehicle. The Defendant argued that Nathan had pulled out
directly in front of his car. We argued on behalf of Nathan that
the car had been travelling at speed. To clarify issues, an
Accident Reconstruction Expert was used to prepare a useful report.
The Defendant sought advice from their own Accident Reconstruction
Expert. The Trial on liability was due to take place in July 2006.
Instead, at a round table meeting, a compromised settlement was
achieved in respect of liability only. A large interim payment was
obtained for Nathan and steps are now being taken to quantify the
claim, on his behalf.
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