£5.2M Settlement for M11 Road Traffic Accident Victim

Norwich, recently helped a local woman recover a £5.2M settlement following a catastrophic injury sustained in a road traffic accident on the M11.

The Claimant, a part-time worker, was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was involved in a collision. She sustained a burst fracture of her spine resulting in paraplegia.

Colin Cook commented: “The Hatch Brenner Dispute Resolution team is delighted to have reached this settlement for our client. Following her injury, she required a rehabilitation package and extensive adaptations to her living accommodation to address her complex care needs. She and her family have had to be re-housed with her new accommodation specifically adapted to meet her needs to include provision for live-in carers.”

Following an initially cooperative approach towards the Claimant’s care needs, the Defendant in the case disputed the extent to which her accommodation needed to be adapted, the level of care needed and the amount of adaptive equipment required.

Mr Cook added: “In complex cases like this one, the compensation awarded is vital in allowing the client to fulfill a genuine need for rehabilitation and lifestyle adaptations following such serious injuries.

“There are many different options available. In this case, the Claimant presented on the basis of a combined lump sum and periodical payment order. The parties ultimately reached a compromise of a full lump-sum basis; the Claimant seeking a premium to allow the Defendant to “buy off“ the periodical payment order.

“We have the experience to advise our clients on their best options to ensure they receive the maximum amount of compensation in the most appropriate and beneficial form to suit their particular needs and requirements.”

If you or someone you care about has suffered a life-changing injury following a road traffic accident, our personal injury claims solicitors can guide you through the claims process with care and expertise. Hatch Brenner’s specialist team is experienced in securing high-value settlements to ensure clients have access to essential rehabilitation, adapted accommodation, and long-term support.

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