£90,000 compensation for client who was sexually assaulted in the workplace
We acted on behalf of a client who was sexually assaulted by a service user whilst working as a residential care worker. Whilst our client’s physical injuries were relatively minor, the psychological impact was significant, to the extent that she would be unable to return to employment in a residential care setting, due to residual […]
Five figure settlement for client fall on damaged stile
We acted on behalf of a client who was on holiday in Scotland. He dislocated his ankle after falling on a country trail. The country trail was maintained by the Council. There was a fence on the trail which had a crossing point with a “stile”. The stile was broken. A Council employee removed the […]
Damages awarded to our client who slipped on drainage channel
We acted on behalf of a client who slipped on a drainage channel on a very wet day. The drainage channel was situated on a busy thoroughfare outside a shopping and entertainment centre. The owner/occupier of the centre was responsible for ensuring that the thoroughfare was safe for anybody walking there.
£20,000 compensation for electrical fault
Our client was a council tenant. The electricity supply to her home started cutting out temporarily. She reported the problem to the Council. The Council sent someone out to take a look but didn’t do anything further. The problem continued. On the night of the incident, our client was moving from one room in her […]
£164,000 compensation following medical negligence
Circumstances of claim Our client attended hospital a number of times complaining of shoulder and neck pain radiating into his hands. Due to various lifestyle issues that he suffered from, our client was discharged from hospital without any treatment. It should have been clear to the doctors and nurses treating our client that he potentially […]
Pursuer awarded £8,000 for whiplash after road accident
Our client was stationary at traffic lights waiting to turn right. As he awaited oncoming traffic to pass, the third party failed to maintain an adequate breaking distance and collided with the rear of our client’s vehicle.
Pedestrian receives £15,000 for road traffic accident
Our client was crossing the road when they were struck by a car. They were almost at the other side of the road when the collision occurred and as such, were there to be seen by the third party driver.
What happens if driver uninsured or untraced in road claim?
Yes, you can but it may not be worthwhile if the driver has no money and cannot pay for your claim. Such a claim will therefore be directed to the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). The MIB will generally deal with claims where the Third-Party driver is uninsured or cannot be traced (i.e. a hit and […]
NHS Patient awarded £2,500 for accident while being treated in A&E
Circumstances of accident Our client attended the A&E Department at their local hospital after they had sustained a deep cut to their hand. While being examined, the treating nurse removed the compress, and our client began to lose a lot of blood. As a result of this, our client fainted and hit their face off […]
Passenger receives £10,000 for road traffic accident
Our client was travelling in the Highlands as a passenger in her partner’s vehicle. Her partner began an overtake manoeuvre on a slow moving vehicle in front. As they drew level with the slow vehicle, this in turn pulled out to overtake a cyclist in front of them. The vehicle collided with the passengers which […]