Case Studies

Case Study Type - Road Traffic Accident
Solicitor involved - Alison J. Harris LLB
Location - Belfast

Angela was involved in a traumatic high-speed car accident, and though she was fortunate to escape without any structural injuries, the impact left her with significant soft tissue damage to her neck, right shoulder, and right hip. Beyond the physical injuries, the emotional aftermath of the accident took a toll on her mental health, leading to a depressive adjustment disorder and crippling travel anxiety, which affected her daily life.

Determined to seek fair compensation for her injuries and emotional suffering, Angela reached out to our firm to pursue a personal injury claim. To support her case, we arranged for her to be assessed by a Consultant Surgeon to address her physical injuries and a Consultant Psychiatrist to evaluate the psychological consequences of the accident. Their expert medical opinions painted a clear and comprehensive picture of the extent of Angela's suffering.

Before the case reached court, the insurers made an initial offer of £5,500, a figure that did not fully account for the gravity of Angela’s physical and psychological injuries. Confident in the strength of our medical evidence and believing Angela deserved far more, we proceeded to issue court proceedings.

This decisive step resulted in a successful resolution of the case, with Angela receiving £25,000 in compensation—a significant increase that reflected the true extent of her injuries and the impact on her life. This settlement not only provided Angela with financial relief but also offered a sense of justice and closure, allowing her to focus on her recovery and future with renewed confidence.

Case Study Type - Road Traffic Accident
Solicitor involved - Frances E. Fitzpatrick BA, LLB
Location -

Alice was involved in a serious road traffic accident, which left her with significant physical and psychological injuries. Initially, the third-party insurers offered £15,000 as a settlement, but given the extent of her suffering, we advised against accepting this figure.

Following this, we initiated High Court proceedings to seek a more substantial compensation. The defendants' solicitors responded by increasing their settlement offer to £40,000. Despite this improved offer, Frances recommended that Alice reject it, as it still did not adequately reflect the impact of her injuries.

In the lead-up to the hearing, the defendants ultimately raised their offer to a more satisfactory £60,000. This final settlement greatly pleased Alice, as it not only provided a fair resolution to her case but also spared her from the need to go through a potentially stressful court hearing.

Case Study Type - Road Traffic Accident
Solicitor involved - Anna T. Fitzpatrick – LLB
Location - Belfast

Case Study Type – Road Traffic Accident
Solicitor involved – James F. Fitzpatrick
Location – Belfast

D and P were involved in a traumatic road traffic accident that left them both with physical injuries and a deeply unsettling experience. Frances strongly challenged the third-party insurers’ initial claims, which wrongly suggested that the fault lay with our clients. After a thorough review, the insurers eventually admitted liability.

However, their initial offer of £1,500 and £2,000 did not reflect the true extent of the injuries and distress experienced by D and P. Frances advised against accepting these inadequate sums and recommended pursuing court proceedings.

Through diligent negotiation prior to the hearing, we achieved a significantly improved settlement of £13,000 and £16,000 for D and P respectively. Both clients were immensely relieved and delighted with the final outcome, which not only provided fair compensation but also spared them the ordeal of a court appearance.