Here in York at Pryers solicitors a settlement was agreed in the case of a woman who had a knee replacement operation. After the operation had been carried out she complained that she was suffering from a foot drop. Her complaints were not heeded by the hospital staff and the opportunity to operate again to repair the nerve damage was lost. The Defendant hospital, through the NHS Litigation Authority, denied liability for a long time. Eventually liability was conceded not on the basis that the operation had been carried out negligently but that they should have re-operated and this could have potentially repaired the nerve damage. After negotiations a settlement was agreed in the case in the sum of £18,000 reflecting mainly General Damages for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity. There were no loss of earnings because the woman was already retired from work.
Man paid compensation after ‘horrific’ road accident
July 17th, 2009
A man has been paid what is believed to be a multi-million pound sum in compensation after suffering terrible injuries in a road crash.
David Gratton, now 26, was a soldier in the Coldstream Guards in February 2005 and was travelling in a Land Rover along the M3 in Hampshire.
However, the vehicle was hit by a milk tanker and Mr Gratton was almost killed. He now faces a lifetime of serious mobility and cognitive problems and cannot talk.
With the help of his family, Mr Gratton sued Malcolm Hibbard, the driver of the tanker. His insurers have now admitted liability and have agreed to an undisclosed compensation settlement.
"I am just grateful it is all over. It has taken a long time but it is enough to pay for all his needs for the rest of his life," said Mr Gratton’s father Alan.
According to a survey carried out by the Road Safety Foundation, as many as 25 per cent of motorways fail to rate as safe.
Haemophiliac speaks of relief at ‘bad blood’ inquiry outcome
March 10th, 2009
A man who contracted both hepatitis C and HIV from imported blood has spoken of his relief that he and his fellow sufferers should now see compensation payouts following a government inquiry.
The victim, known only as Colin, told the Ipswich Evening Star that he has battled for justice for more than 20 years after being told that he had HIV in 1985.
He believes that he contracted both this and hepatitis after receiving treatment for his haemophilia following a cut to his mouth at the dentist.
Last month, an inquiry concluded that the government "procrastinated" in its management of the blood in that it knew it might be contaminated and that had it acted quicker, haemophiliacs would not have been exposed to risks.
Colin said he only wants to regain some independence for himself and his family.
"We need some sort of compensation. Twenty years is a long time to wait for an apology," he commented.
Colin added that he expects to hear from the government later this March with regard to his potential payout.
Worker wins damages after accident leads to back injury
August 21st, 2008
A nursery nurse from the north-east of England has secured compensation after an accident at work left her with serious injuries.
Gillian Scott was awarded a total of £75,000 as a result of the incident. The sum was paid by her former employer the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which describes itself as one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.
The 42-year-old was carrying a box through a cupboard door in Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary when the contents of the container slipped and caused her to fall and hit a door.
She twisted her back as a result and has had to undergo spinal surgery.
Ms Scott stated: "I was off work for a long time and then had further relapses."
Despite the fact that her employer reduced her hours, she was unable to resume her role and is now considering alternative work.
