road traffic accident results in loss of independence - case study

Our client, an elderly lady, was walking home one day and went to cross the road behind a stationary car. The car suddenly reversed and knocked her over. She sustained a broken shoulder and severe bruising as well as cuts and scratches.

As a result of the injuries, our client had to stay in hospital for two weeks for physiotherapy. She was then transferred to a community hospital for further rehabilitation, but as a result of losing her confidence, her rehabilitation was slow and she eventually had to enter a care home. She suffered a continual pain in her right shoulder and will always now have some permanent disability in her arm, as well as not being able to grip with her right hand.

outcome: Our client settled out of court for £38,000. This was a high settlement for such injuries due to the age of our client and the likelihood of age-related complications.

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