Hicks v Young: my client, a young professional, sustained a brain injury when he fell from a moving taxi. The trial judge found that the driver had abducted my client, who was injured as he tried to escape the abduction. His award funded the daily professional support he’ll need for the rest of his life.
The case was reported widely in the legal press and is a leading case on false imprisonment and trespass. My client’s mother gave the following testimonial: "We wouldn't have coped without the support of James Davies and Deborah [Rose]. They were both so caring and patient and always went the extra mile. They gave extra time to my son who struggles with processing information since his accident. I would recommend them without a doubt: they brought our very complex case to court and got justice for my boy. Amazing team of people. Forever grateful."
IM v Gannon
My client sustained a spinal cord injury in a road traffic accident where the defendant claimed he had lost consciousness resulting in the accident.
Despite this, I obtained interim payments so my client could access much needed specialist aids, equipment and therapies to achieve the best recovery possible.
Once the claim was settled, my client said:
“I contacted Irwin Mitchell after being involved in a car accident 3 years ago and have been extremely happy with the service they provided. The whole team were incredibly professional, while demonstrating genuine care and compassion from start to finish. I was updated on all developments related to my case, and they were always available to take my call and answer my queries. Each member of the team showed expert knowledge on the subject, which provided reassurance during this challenging period. I can't thank them enough and I would highly recommend Irwin Mitchell, they were all fantastic.”
GC v Priory Group
My client sustained a traumatic brain injury after being assaulted at work. She was left with significant cognitive limitations and was unable to return to work. Support and therapies were put in place to ensure she was safe and supported to allow her to return to a level of independent living. After the settlement, her husband said:
"Since the beginning of the case, Irwin Mitchell have aided me in getting my wife back to as normal a life as possible. The support I received and more importantly my wife, has been exceptional. The professionalism, courtesy, drive and ambition to get the results which were achieved were always with my wife and her needs, concerns and feelings put at the forefront of the case. Happily it was a positive outcome for the case, we were informed throughout and the staff which supported Deborah Rose were amazing.
"The key to all of this was Deborah, genuinely feel that the relationship between all of us was professional in every manner but at the same time, the ability for Deborah to show empathy when times were testing for us, made it a lot easier to approach Deborah and her team. I hope I never need to come back, but if I EVER need assistance again, or if I could make a recommend, Irwin Mitchell have the highest recommend from me and my wife. Thank you.”
WW v First Plc
My client was a Chinese national who sustained fatal injuries when the bus she was travelling in as an upper-deck passenger collided with a low bridge. I supported her husband to bring a fatal accident claim on behalf of himself, their five-year-old son and her parents, who she provided care to.
The claim was complex given the language and cultural differences and required thinking outside the box to bring it to a satisfactory conclusion.
CE v Deane
My client was injured when she was struck by a reversing car in a supermarket car park. She was thrown some distance and sustained a traumatic brain injury. Early interim payments were obtained so she could access a rehabilitation programme, including various therapies. This allowed her to regain independence. A good working relationship with the insurer allowed us to bring the claim to an early but appropriate resolution.
