Case Study: Road Traffic Accident - £189,000
This case study illustrates how SB Lawyers helped Miss L secure £189,000 in compensation after an accident involving a car and the bus she was travelling on as a school passenger. The case highlights the problems that can arise when injuries don't resolve as initially expected.
The accident and initial assessment - bus accident claim
Miss L was a passenger on a bus travelling home from school when it was involved in a collision with a car. The bus company's insurers quickly accepted liability for the accident.
Initially, it appeared that Miss L had sustained a relatively minor whiplash injury. A GP examination, conducted for the purposes of the claim, suggested a recovery period of 6-9 months.
Unexpected complications and diagnosis - fibromyalgia after accident
Contrary to initial expectations, Miss L's symptoms did not improve. Instead, they worsened and began to impact her daily life. This prompted us to seek further medical expertise.
We obtained a report from an Orthopaedic Surgeon, who recommended a further assessment by a Pain Management Consultant.
The Pain Consultant diagnosed Miss L with fibromyalgia, a recognised condition causing widespread pain. The consultant concluded that the accident had triggered the development of this condition.
Dispute and settlement - chronic pain claim
The insurers disputed the fibromyalgia diagnosis and obtained their own medical evidence from a Pain Consultant. While the insurer's expert did not fully support our consultant's findings, they did concede that Miss L was indeed suffering from fibromyalgia.
Both medical experts agreed that a course of treatment would be beneficial, although they had differing opinions on the long-term prognosis, particularly regarding Miss L's future employment prospects.
To resolve the matter, we attended a settlement meeting with the defendant's insurers. We negotiated a settlement that included compensation for 3.5 years of lost earnings, provision for 12 months of ongoing treatment, and damages for her pain and suffering.
The result - what we achieved as Miss L's personal injury solicitor
We successfully secured a global settlement of £189,000 for Miss L. This settlement provided her with financial security and access to necessary treatment to manage her condition and address the impact the accident has had on her life.
Miss H suffered severe injuries, including broken bones, a brain injury, and PTSD, after a road traffic accident. SB Lawyers secured £237,000 in compensation, helping her access vital treatment and rebuild her life after this traumatic experience.
Miss L's initial whiplash injury following a bus accident developed into debilitating fibromyalgia. SB Lawyers fought for her right to compensation, securing a £189,000 settlement to support her ongoing needs.
Mr. W sustained multiple injuries after falling through faulty scaffolding at his workplace. SB Lawyers successfully resolved a complicated dispute involving multiple parties responsible for the scaffolding, securing a substantial award of £317,000.
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