Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce the successful resolution of a complex and life-changing personal injury claim on behalf of a motorcyclist who sustained catastrophic injuries following a serious road traffic collision. The settlement marks a significant outcome for our client and reinforces the firm’s reputation as specialists in spinal cord injury litigation.

A Devastating Incident with Life-Altering Consequences

Our client, who was 39-year-old trainee paramedic, was involved in a road traffic collision whilst riding his motorcycle in February 2020 in Buckinghamshire. Whilst riding home from work, a motorist pulled out from a side road and into his path resulting in a serious collision. Despite wearing full protective gear, the severity of the crash resulted in extensive injuries.

He sustained a complete spinal cord injury at the T3 level, resulting in permanent paralysis from the chest down. In addition, he suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, multiple complex fractures, and internal injuries. Following a lengthy period in intensive care and specialist rehabilitation, he now requires 24 hour care and support as he looks to rebuild his life.

Legal Strategy and Support

From the outset, our Personal Injury team understood the profound impact this incident had on every aspect of our client’s life. Despite Covid-19 enforced challenges the team assisted our client to recruit a case manager and arranged for an immediate needs assessment. This helped to establish his short and long-term rehabilitation goals and proved invaluable when seeking an early interim payment to provide urgent private care, therapies and equipment.

Immediately the team began a meticulous investigation into liability and quantum, working in collaboration with leading experts across multiple medical and non-medical disciplines to present a robust and compelling case.

Key to the success of this claim was the instruction of respected specialists, including:

• A Spinal Rehabilitation Consultant – to assess the spinal cord injury and future care needs.
• A Consultant Neuropsychologist – to report on the traumatic brain injury and cognitive recovery.
• A Care Expert – to determine the lifelong care regime.
• Orthopaedic Experts – who addressed the extensive musculoskeletal injuries.

Additional input from a Urologist, Neurologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, as well as accommodation, technology and transport experts, further helped us quantify our client’s case.

A Comprehensive and Life-Changing Settlement

The team was able to negotiate a settlement before trial which consisted of a multi-million pound lump sum payment, as well as periodical payments, which reflected not only the seriousness of his injuries, but our client’s needs for the rest of his life. The settlement includes provision for:

• 24/7 professional care
• Fully adapted accommodation
• Advanced mobility and assistive technologies
• Ongoing rehabilitation therapies
• Loss of earnings and pension contributions
• Pain, suffering, and loss of amenity

The total settlement figure exceeds £10 million and most importantly gives our client certainty and financial security, the ability to live independently, and the means to pursue meaningful goals despite the challenges he now faces.

This case highlights the importance of working with a legal team that has both deep technical expertise and a compassionate, client-first approach. Our firm has built a reputation for handling complex spinal cord and catastrophic injury claims with skill, determination, and empathy.

David Healy, Head of the Personal Injury team at Lester Aldridge, commented:

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The client said:

“On what seemed like the end of a normal work day on my way home my life was changed forever.
Another driver pulled out infant of my and the crash left me with substantial injuries including paralysis.
LA/LAW stepped in assessed everything and told me they could look after me.
Anything I ever needed and any specialist I needed to see was sorted by them.
The team i had was excellent and it took alot of stress away.
Information was regularly passed onto me so I always knew where things stood.
They ensured I was looked after for all my future needs which will be alot with my condition.
I could not recommend the firm or the staff that work there enough
I am grateful for all they done for me.”

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the above case or need to speak with one of our specialist personal injury solicitors, please email online.enquiries@la-law.com or call 0344 967 0791.