May 15th, 2009
A girl who was left severely brain damaged after she was starved of oxygen has secured a compensation payout of £4.8 million.
Jodie Stock, now 19, was born at the Royal Free Hospital but her mother suffered a placental abruption in the hours leading up to her birth. However, doctors did not perform an emergency Caesarean section, the BBC reports.
Consequently, Jodie was left with learning difficulties, epilepsy and motor problems and will need care for the rest of her life.
Through her mother Janet Taylor, Jodie took legal action against the North Central Strategic Health Authority.
It admitted 80 per cent liability for the injuries Jodie sustained and agreed to a payout of a £1.45 million lump sum and £106,160 a year for the rest of her life.
The family’s solicitor said the compensation will give Jodie’s parents "peace of mind" that she will be adequately cared for after they are gone.
According to the Centre for Neuro Skills, over 1,000 children die or suffer permanent brain injury every year in the UK because of shortage of oxygen around the time of birth.
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March 19th, 2009
A woman who worked as a dinner lady is seeking hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation after she was seriously injured by a student who was playing tag.
Michelle Orchard was walking along a footpath at Corfe Hills School in Dorset in 2004 when 13-year-old Sebastian Lee stumbled and ran into her, the Telegraph reports.
The back of his head hit her face and she suffered a brain injury, partially paralysing her and breaking her nose and teeth.
Ms Orchard has been unable to return to work and said she still suffers seizures following the incident, which she said changed her life forever.
She took her case to London’s court of appeal, but Lord Justice Waller, Lord Justice Rimer and Lord Justice Aikens have reserved their decision regarding compensation to a later date.
Anyone who suffers a personal injury as a result of an accident that was not their fault should seek legal action within three years of the event in order to be eligible for compensation.
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February 20th, 2009
A woman who suffered a permanent brain injury when she was hit by a bus is in line to receive compensation after a court ruling.
Judith Trundley, now 66, was crossing a road in Haymarket, Newcastle in 2005 when she was knocked down, according to reports in the Journal Live.
She suffered a fractured skull and completely lost her sense of taste and smell, as well as experiencing dizzy spells.
Ms Trundley launched legal action against Arriva North East, claiming that driver Douglas Hayton was responsible for her injurues.
In a new development, a court has now decided that Ms Trundley and the driver were jointly responsible, meaning that she will now be in line to receive a compensation payout.
The judge said that had Mr Hayton been driving slower and keeping a better lookout, he would have seen Ms Trundley and avoided her.
"What happened left me unable to do anything easily. I completely lost my independence," said Ms Trundley.
Anyone who is injured as a result of a bus accident or from the driver braking too hard may be entitled to compensation and should seek legal advice.
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February 18th, 2009
A man who suffered permanent injuries after an accident at work is to receive £450,000 compensation after a high court hearing.
Michael John Brand, 46, was working for BOCM Pauls and Roy Allen (Engineering) in Bury St Edmunds in 2004, the Norfolk Eastern Daily Press reports.
He was on a warehouse roof clearing moss and debris when he slipped and fell five metres through a skylight.
Mt Brand landed on a concrete floor and suffered severe brain injuries, as well as a laceration to his liver, a fractured pelvis and a punctured lung.
The brain injury caused permanent personality changes and his is still living in a rehabilitation unit because he cannot live independently.
His legal representative said he pursued the claim "to highlight the importance of employers carrying out proper risk assessments and ensuring sufficient health and safety procedures are in place."
According to the Health and Safety Executive, the rate of major injury in construction is the highest of any main industry group at 599.2 per 100,000 workers.
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December 4th, 2008
A formerly active businesswoman who was knocked down and seriously injured by a car has been awarded a substantial sum of compensation in a case unlike any other believed to have been seen so far.
The 74-year-old, Pamela Olive Green, was crossing the road when she was hit by a car being driven by Aneil Thawer.
She fractured her pelvis and sustained a brain injury in the accident, the Telegraph reports.
Ms Green, who owned and managed a number of property businesses, claimed that Mr Thawer was not paying attention as he approached the crossing and took him to court.
Mr Thawer’s insurers have now agreed to pay Ms Green £2.75 million in compensation, a sum normally reserved for people in their 20s who need substantial sums to pay for their long-term care.
Mr Justice Davis said: "I’m satisfied that the interests of the claimant are served by the terms of this settlement."
The payment was made without any admission of liability by Mr Thawer or his insurers.
A compensation claim can be made for injuries to pedestrians if it can be proven that the driver of the vehicle was responsible for the collision.
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