We successfully secured a £25,000 settlement for our client following a serious road traffic accident which tragically resulted in the death of her husband.
This was an extremely sensitive case involving both significant physical injuries and lasting psychological trauma. Throughout the claim, our priority was to support our client with compassion and care while ensuring the full extent of her injuries and losses were properly recognised.
The Accident
Our client was travelling as a passenger in a vehicle driven by her husband when the collision occurred. During the journey, the vehicle swerved into the path of an oncoming car before rolling several times and coming to rest upside down.
Emergency services attended the scene and, due to the seriousness of the incident, our client was airlifted to hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Tragically, the collision resulted in the death of her husband, making the circumstances of the claim particularly distressing and emotionally complex.
The Injuries
As a result of the accident, our client sustained multiple injuries including a fractured rib, chest and abdominal injuries, concussion, and soft tissue injuries affecting her neck and back.
Alongside the physical injuries, our client also suffered ongoing psychological symptoms following the trauma of the collision and the loss of her husband. In the months after the accident, she experienced anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, and distress when travelling as a passenger in a vehicle.
A Sensitive and Complex Claim
This case required careful consideration of both the physical and psychological impact the accident had on our client. We obtained detailed medical evidence to fully assess the extent of her injuries, ongoing symptoms, and long-term prognosis.
Claims involving psychological trauma can often be complex, particularly where symptoms continue long after physical injuries begin to heal. Our team worked closely with medical experts to ensure the full impact of the accident on our client’s daily life and emotional wellbeing was properly evidenced.
Given the tragic circumstances surrounding the collision, the claim was handled with particular sensitivity throughout.
The Outcome
We successfully secured a settlement of £25,000 for our client, reflecting both the physical and psychological injuries she suffered as a result of the accident.
This case demonstrates the importance of obtaining specialist legal support following serious and life-changing road traffic collisions, particularly where psychological injuries and bereavement are involved.
We’re Here to Help
Being involved in a serious road traffic accident can have a devastating impact, both physically and emotionally. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that was not your fault, our experienced personal injury team is here to help.
At Oliver & Co, we provide clear advice, compassionate support, and expert legal guidance throughout every stage of the claims process.
Contact our team today on 01244 312306 for a free, no-obligation discussion about how we may be able to help you.
