Background: Our client was involved in a serious road traffic accident while in a distressed state following a disagreement with her boyfriend in a roadside layby. She ran towards the road, and despite seeing her, the Defendant driver failed to slow down, resulting in a serious collision.

Incident: The collision caused our client to sustain significant injuries, including a Traumatic Brain Injury, orthopaedic, and psychological injuries. Due to these injuries, our client lacked capacity, and her mother acted as her litigation friend. The Defendant denied liability, leading to court proceedings.

Legal Proceedings: SJP Law requested a liability-only trial for cost-effective case management, which the Defendant agreed to. Despite initial resistance from the Defendant regarding the use of Accident Reconstruction experts, we successfully argued for their inclusion. Just before the exchange of expert evidence, the Defendant proposed a Joint Settlement Meeting to discuss a monetary settlement.

Expert Involvement: SJP Law quickly instructed relevant experts on quantum and leading counsel to represent our client at the Joint Settlement Meeting. Settlement terms were agreed upon, subject to court approval due to our client’s lack of capacity.

Outcome: The Defendant had alleged that our client ran deliberately into the road. However, through effective litigation, these allegations were resolved, and our client received a £3 million settlement. SJP Law utilized our extensive experience to establish primary liability on a split basis, ensuring the best possible outcome for our client. This case highlights the importance of expert evidence and strategic litigation in achieving justice and compensation for our client, allowing her to rebuild her life after the accident.