Paul McNeil was instructed by
American citizens, David a retired Judge of the Superior Court
Bench in California and Brenda, a housewife. He was instructed in
connection with a personal
injury claim, loss and damage arising out of a traffic accident on the 30 May
2003.
David and Brenda had come to London on a trip of a lifetime and
were intending to visit Kew Gardens. They had travelled by
underground to Kew.
Both Claimants were descending the stone
steps from Kew Underground Station when a vehicle driven by the
defendant left the carriageway and mounted the pavement and
collided with Brenda (and others) as she descended the
stairs.
David witnessed the accident and saw the
devastating injuries suffered by his wife.
Brenda suffered extensive crushing injuries
of both legs and a through knee amputation to the right and
debridement and fixation of the left leg were carried out in May
and June 2003.
Brenda remained as an in patient at the
Charing Cross Hospital until 26 July 2003. She then returned
to the US for rehabilitation which included further
surgery.
Despite these devastating injuries, Brenda
remains determined and as active as it is possible to be. She
receives strong support from her husband and friends in
Florida. Brenda suffered a significant psychiatric injury
including PTSD.
The claim was finally settled on the 15 June
2007 on the last working day before the trial. The defendant agreed
to pay £900,000 damages to Brenda and damages of £30,000 to David.
The case involved instructing both US and UK expert witnesses.
For further information or if you have a
road traffic accident claim, contact
Paul McNeil on
020 7861 4019 or email paul.mcneil@ffw.com
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