£500,000 Head Injury Compensation Case Study

Head injuries can have instant, life-changing consequences that often lead to a long, difficult recovery and the strain of financial uncertainty. In our example case study, Mr Miller experienced this for himself when he sustained serious head trauma after slipping on a wet floor in his local supermarket. He subsequently made a claim with a specialist solicitor and was awarded £500,000 in head injury compensation for his pain, suffering, and related financial losses.

You can learn more about the circumstances of Mr Miller’s accident and the compensation amount he was awarded by continuing to read our case study. At Legal Expert, we understand the devastating impact of head injuries, which is why our team of advisors and No Win No Fee solicitors ensure that clients are listened to and supported throughout the claims process. You can find out more by getting in touch with us today.

 

What Happened To Mr Miller?

In our example case study*, Mr Miller was doing his usual morning shop in his local supermarket when he suddenly slipped and fell heavily on a wet floor. This led to Mr Miller landing head-first and being knocked unconscious. 

At the time, staff were mopping aisles, but neglected to put out wet floor signs to alert customers to the slippery surfaces. Staff subsequently called the emergency services, and Mr Miller was rushed to hospital.

What Injuries Were Sustained?

Mr Miller sustained multiple serious injuries in the form of skull and vertebral fractures, as well as long-term anxiety. The head trauma caused brain damage that affected his concentration and memory, and left him with permanent dizzy spells and vertigo.

He was unable to return to work as a scaffolder, resulting in a considerable loss of income. His injuries also led to isolation, and he was rarely able to leave the house following the accident. Facing significant financial losses, Mr Miller decided to pursue compensation with a specialist public liability solicitor.

The solicitor proved that the supermarket’s failure to display wet floor signs meant it fell short of its obligations to visitor safety as the occupier of a public space. That responsibility (referred to as a duty of care) is set by the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.

Under this legislation, third parties in control of public spaces are required to take practical steps to keep visitors, such as Mr Miller, reasonably safe. Thanks to the support of his solicitor, Mr Miller was awarded £500,000 in head injury compensation.

The Head Injury Compensation Settlement

Mr Miller’s head injury compensation settlement consisted of £210,000 for his physical and psychological injuries and £290,000 for his financial losses. His payout comprised 2 categories of damages:

• General damages: Covered the pain and suffering of his head injury, fractured vertebra, and anxiety, together with the adverse impact on his quality of life.
• Special damages: Encompassed Mr Miller’s lost earnings, as well as the cost of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and counselling.

He needed payslips, bank statements, and invoices to prove his losses, as special damages can only be claimed for if there is evidence of out-of-pocket expenses resulting from an injury.

Why Choose Legal Expert To Claim

By choosing Legal Expert to claim head injury compensation, you can benefit from a complete, tailored service that prioritises your health and well-being from start to finish. Our solicitors work to build as supportive an environment as possible by:

• Identifying and gathering supportive evidence on behalf of clients.
• Expertly negotiating a settlement to fully reflect the extent of pain, suffering, and financial loss.
• Providing timely guidance and updates to ensure clients are never left in the dark during the claims process.
• Taking the time to support the recovery process by connecting clients with rehabilitation specialists.

All of these services are offered on a No Win No Fee basis through a Conditional Fee Agreement. Simply put, it ensures our solicitors can get started on a claim without ever charging upfront or ongoing service fees for their work. Furthermore, our solicitors never charge these fees if a client doesn’t receive compensation.

If you win, you’ll pay a success fee to your solicitor as a percentage of your compensation. However, you’ll hold on to the bulk as the percentage is legally capped.

Contact Our No Win No Fee Solicitors

To see if you have grounds to claim head injury compensation with one of our specialist No Win No Fee solicitors, simply contact us today by:

• Ringing 0800 073 8804
• Filling out our ‘contact us‘ form
• Messaging our live chat

More Information

For more information on personal injury claims, read our guides on:

• A case study about a £70,000 payout for being crushed by a bus door.
• Claiming with a traumatic brain injury solicitor.
• How to sue a shop for compensation.

Further resources:

• NHS guidance on when to go to A&E.
• Government overview of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• NHS information on head injuries.

*Thank you for reading our illustrative case study. To find out how you could be awarded head injury compensation, call our advisors today.