We thought it would be helpful if we set out a few examples of cases where we have successfully pursued compensation claims for clients on a no win no fee basis:

Industrial Deafness caused during the late 60s
Our 65 year old client had been a machine operator in a metal pressing factory which made kitchen appliances based in Liverpool for 5 years during the late 60s and had never been provided with ear protection or any training by her employer. She had noticed in recent years that her hearing had deteriorated and that she was having ringing in her ears (Tinnitus) but she had put this down to her age. It was only when she spoke to one of our personal injury specialists that she realised that she may be suffering from Industrial Deafness. We obtained an ENT Consultant’s report which confirmed that she was indeed suffering from Noise Induced Hearing Loss.

Despite the number of years which had passed since the time she worked there, we located her employer’s insurance company who admitted liability for the injury and our client was very happy to receive £9,600.00 in her Industrial Deafness compensation claim.

Roof collapses severely injuring employee as employer failed to maintain

Our client was an engineer working in a building when the roof lifted and collapsed during heavy winds because his employers had failed to maintain the building effectively. Our client sustained severe injuries including a broken pelvis and a fracture to his leg and ultimately had to have surgery. He was expected to have some long term problems as a result. The client also suffered from psychological injury as a result of the accident.

The employer’s insurers did not admit liability and we had to issue legal proceedings. After substantial negotiations an offer was made and responsibility for the accident was accepted by the solicitors acting for the employer’s insurers and our client received £50,000.00 in his compensation claim.

Quick result following accident at work

Our client instructed us 2 months before the time period for bringing his claim expired. He had been working on a machine at the request of his employer and was required to step onto a wooden pallet to access the machine. This was a temporary measure set up by his employer who had failed to secure it properly causing him to slip and injure his ankle and his kidney; he was off work for 4 weeks. Despite the close time limits, by issuing protective proceedings at court and proactively pursuing the matter, we were able to recover £3,500.00 for his compensation claim within 5 months of him instructing us.

Compensation following holiday horror in Bulgaria

Our client was involved in a serious road traffic accident whilst on holiday in Bulgaria. She was a passenger in a vehicle which was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry.  The client suffered severe personal injury including fractures to both arms and a broken leg. She needed surgery and was confined to a wheelchair for 8 weeks. This was a difficult claim because the accident happened in a foreign jurisdiction. Following substantial investigation with various insurers both in the UK and abroad, the tour operators and the British Embassy, UK handling agents were instructed by the Bulgarian insurers. We also secured an admission of liability for the accident.

Our personal injury specialist settled the matter within 2 years of us being instructed and the client received compensation in the sum of £65,000.00.

Injury caused by defective shop display falling

Our client was out shopping when a shop display fell resulting in pain and damage to his left shoulder and arm. We obtained a quick admission of liability for our client as there had been a failure to maintain the premises. We proceeded to obtain medical evidence and our client received £1,500.00 in compensation within 9 months of instructing us and 12 months of the accident happening.

Defective chair causes injuries

Our client was rising from her electric-powered chair when the seat of the chair fell forwards knocking her to the ground causing injury. She had had the seat replaced a little while before and this was the first time she had used it since. She suffered from badly bruised legs, a whiplash injury to the next and a sprain and tendon damage to her ankle. We secured an admission of liability from the manufacturers of the chair and after obtaining medical evidence, we negotiated settlement in the sum of £6,500.00 for our client’s compensation.

Baggage spills from overhead locker on an airplane

Our client was travelling on a flight from Manchester to Nice when an overhead locker burst open and a small suitcase hit our client’s face, head and shoulder. We submitted a claim under the “Montreal Convention” and secured an admission of liability from the airline. Our client received £9,000.00 for his injuries and the residual permanent scarring.

Local authority failed to maintain pavement

Our client tripped on a defective pavement and suffered ligament damage to his knee and shoulder. We were successful in obtaining an admission of liability as the local authority accepted that they had failed to maintain the highway in accordance with their obligations. Our client received compensation in the sum of £2,800.00 within 10 months of the accident.

Child bitten by a dangerous dog

Our client, a 10 year old boy, was bitten on the arm by a Rottweiler whilst visiting friends and after asking permission to pet the dog. Dog bite claims can be complicated and difficult to prove. However, we received compensation in the sum of £4,500.00 for our client which was invested by the court on his behalf until he reaches 18 years of age.

Client receives compensation after whiplash injury caused in a Road Traffic Accident

Our client was involved in a Road Traffic Accident when she was driving along a main road when another vehicle pulled out from a car park and failed to give way. The client suffered from a whiplash injury as well as aggravation of a pre-existing injury to her arm. Our client’s vehicle was a write-off and we arranged for her to hire a replacement car. Following negotiations, liability was admitted by the other party. We obtained medical evidence which confirmed that the client would recover from her injuries within 14 months of the accident. We successfully settled the claim and our client received £5000.00 in compensation.

Client involved in a hit and run road traffic accident

Our client was stationary indicating to turn into a car park to pick up a fare in private hire vehicle when another vehicle exited the car park and collided with his vehicle at speed. The other vehicle then quickly reversed and drove away. Our client called the police but had been unable to obtain the registration number of the other car and the police were not able to trace the car or the driver. Our client suffered a whiplash injury and damage to his vehicle as well as lost earnings whilst his car was repaired. We submitted a claim to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) who investigated the matter. Following medical evidence and negotiations, our client obtained £4,500 in compensation.