Jill Greenfield has recovered
compensation from Homes for Haringey Ltd for a man who suffered
severe brain damage following a serious
fall. Kyle Bullock, a 33 year old from South London, fell on a
poorly maintained road.
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Kyle was walking with friends down Lightfoot Road in Crouch End,
North London one evening in July last year. He was on his way
back to a friend’s house when they called for him to catch them
up. Kyle broke into a gentle jog and tripped in a deep pothole
in the road.
He stumbled and lost his balance, falling heavily and rolling
down the steep hill striking his head on the edge of a second
pothole. It was subsequently apparent that this road, which had a
very steep gradient, was in a poor state with a number of pot holes
present.
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Kyle was taken to Whittington Hospital in North
London and was later transferred to the National Hospital for
Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. He suffered severe
traumatic brain injury; with damage to the frontal lobes and
multiple skull fractures requiring surgery.
Kyle has since been through a process of
rehabilitation but still requires help and assistance. The nature
of his injury is such that his personality has altered leading to
the breakdown of his relationship and his inability to work. He now
plans to return to Australia where his family live, to be with his
mother.
Jill Greenfield represented Kyle and brought a
claim against Homes for Haringey Ltd, a subsidiary of Haringey
Council. Homes for Haringey was set up in 2006 to manage
Haringey’s council housing and was responsible for the maintenance
of Lightfoot Road.
The defendant admitted the road was poorly
maintained but they did not admit that it was the road surface
that had caused the accident. A trial was due to take place in
November 2008.
After negotiations the organisation accepted the
majority of responsibility, 72.5%. The discount represents
contributory negligence and litigation risks. Kyle has
received an initial £75,000 interim payment but expects to receive
a substantial award once the claim has been fully quantified.
Amanda Bailey his litigation friend and ex partner
said:
“Kyle’s accident left him with serious brain
damage and changed our lives forever. This money is there to
assist Kyle with his financial and rehabilitation needs.
"Money can never bring back what he has lost but
it will allow Kyle to live as good a life as possible, getting
access to therapy in Australia and helping him to build his life. I
am very pleased with the result”.
For further information or if you have a brain injury claim please
call Jill Greenfield on
020 7861 4557 or email jill.greenfield@ffw.com.
You can discuss your brain injury
claim with any member of our personal injury team on
freephone 0800 358 3848, email personalinjury@ffw.com or
complete our short enquiry form.