The Estate of Mr H was awarded £285,000 when Mr H fell from the roof of his employer's work van which was not fitted with adequate safety railings. Mr H's wife and sons succeeded in recovering damages for loss of earnings and services dependency.
Mr Y's Estate was awarded £170,000 when Mr Y failed to recover from small bowel perforation sustained in consequence of elective cholecystectomy. The Hospital conceded liability after Darbys Solicitors served a detailed letter of claim. Mr Y was survived by his wife who claimed damages for loss of income and services dependency.
Mrs L's Estate and dependants were awarded £250,000 when Mrs L failed to recover from a hospital -acquired infection after she was admitted to a local hospital for treatment for a cerebral bleed. Mrs L's surviving husband and daughter succeeded in recovering damages for loss of earnings and services dependency.