£150k for Pedestrian Knocked Over By Learner Driver

Eloise Mears
learner driver

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Accident Involving a Learner Driver

Eloise Mears, Solicitor at Osbornes Law, acted for a successful young professional who was severely injured when hit by an unsupervised learner driver in London. The accident occurred at a pedestrian crossing, where our client was crossing the road. The learner driver, who did not hold a full licence and was driving without supervision, struck our client with such force that he was thrown onto the car’s windscreen, suffering what is known as a bullseye impact.

Injuries and medical care

The impact caused our client to suffer a traumatic brain injury, along with a dislocation of his shoulder and a soft tissue injury to his knee. His injuries were so severe that he required immediate hospitalisation and spent 11 days as an inpatient receiving specialist care. The brain injury, in particular, had the potential to affect all aspects of his life, from daily routines to his ability to continue working in his chosen career.

Rehabilitation and support

Eloise Mears worked tirelessly to ensure that the driver’s insurer provided the necessary financial support for our client’s recovery. She secured funding for a Rehabilitation Case Manager—an experienced professional dedicated to overseeing our client’s medical and therapeutic needs. With this support, our client accessed the best possible rehabilitation treatment to mitigate the long-term impact of his brain injury.

The Rehabilitation Case Manager played a critical role in our client’s recovery by coordinating his medical care, including specialist therapies aimed at improving his cognitive and physical abilities. Over time, and with dedicated treatment, our client’s condition improved significantly.

Phased return to work

In addition to receiving world-class rehabilitation, our client benefited from a phased return-to-work plan, allowing him to gradually reintegrate into his demanding professional role. His remarkable resilience, combined with the support of his employer, enabled him to return to work while accommodating his new limitations following the brain injury.

This successful recovery was a testament to both our client’s determination and the importance of early and structured rehabilitation for brain injury victims.

£150k financial settlement

Eloise Mears secured a financial settlement worth£150,000 for her client. This compensation accounted not only for his physical and emotional suffering but also for the potential impact on his future earnings and career progression. Given the severity of the brain injury, securing this settlement was crucial to ensuring our client’s financial stability and access to ongoing support, if needed.

Solicitor’s Comments

Eloise Mears reflected on the significance of this case:
“This collision had a devastating effect on my client, leaving him with a brain injury that had the potential to impact all areas of his life, including the career he had worked so hard to establish, and his future earnings. This case highlights the importance of securing funding for an experienced case manager, who can help people suffering from brain injuries navigate new daily realities, and receive the best possible medical care. My client showed amazing resilience and determination in his recovery, and with his supportive employer, was able to resume working, taking into account his new limitations. We were very proud to be able to help.”

Contact Osbornes Law for Expert Legal Support

If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident, Osbornes Law is here to provide expert legal advice and representation. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation and let us help you recover your future.

Call us now on 020 7485 8811 or fill in our online enquiry form to get started.

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