£300,000 was recovered for Mr G who was knocked over by a motorbike as he was crossing a road. He sustained severe injuries in the accident which resulted in one leg being partially amputated. The case was a complex one not only because of issues concerning liability, but also because of some uncertainties with regards to long term prognosis in relation to Mr G's injuries. There was an argument that Mr G was equally to blame for the accident and liability was accepted on a 50:50 basis.
Our client was awarded £1,300,000 after failure to diagnose meningitis and septicemia. Our client G (a minor) became acutely ill, feverish and disorientated and so contacted their GP in order to assess G's symptoms. The GP assessed G and considered that he was well enough to remain at home. Later that morning G's mother called the GP surgery to report that G had got much worse. There was a delay in the surgery informing the GP. When the GP was informed he advised for G to be rushed to hospital where he was treated for meningitis and septicemia. G recovered from his infection however required bilateral below knee amputations.
We secured £65,000 damages for Mr W, who required amputation of both legs over a period of 12 months due to infection from bed sores. Mr W had a long history of diabetes and vascular disease which meant he was particularly susceptible to pressure sores and infection. Expert evidence explained that Mr W would have required amputations in any event as a consequence of advanced vascular disease, but substandard hospital care resulting in the pressure sores and infection had accelerated this surgery. Mr W's damages helped him to adapt his home and secure appropriate care.