Recent Cases

We have been acting for a Sgt in the RAF who in November 2003 was a member of the world famous RAF Falcons parachute display team undergoing training in South Africa. At one point, our client was squatting next to a fence as he was getting ready to jump, when he was suddenly and unexpectedly pushed to the ground from behind by one of his officers. As a result, he fell heavily onto his right buttock which in turn exacerbated a previous back condition. Sadly, this prevented him from returning to parachuting. No one suggested that his officer had acted with any malice and he was only engaging in horseplay but nevertheless, he should have appreciated that he might cause an injury to our client. The MOD disputed liability and proceedings had to be issued. This was a very difficult case as there were also arguments on causation. It only settled a week before Trial.

£5,000.00

One of our clients was employed by a company in Swindon and was initially involved in an accident at work during December 2003, when he tripped over a piece of plastic piping on the ground which had been covered with leaves.  This pipe had been left there by a contractor employed by his employer.  Then, during September 2004, whilst working at his employer’s premises, he slipped on some loose salt which had been spilt on the floor, causing him to fall over again.  As a result of the first accident, our client suffered an injury to his right ankle and developed back pain.  Following the second accident, he exacerbated his back pain.  The case involved three separate Defendants and proceedings had to be issued.  Once the parties had obtained their own medical evidence, a settlement was achieved for our client.

First accident - £4,650.00

Second accident - £40,000.00

We acted for a client (who lives in London) who was unhappy with the care which she received from her Surgeon during December 2004.  She had agreed beforehand that the Surgeon would remove some bunions on both her feet together with some smaller bunionettes.  Contrary to her agreement, the Surgeon only removed the bunions which entailed her having a second operation to remove the bunionettes.  Fortunately, she has been left with no long term effects.  This case settled shortly after we submitted a letter of claim to the Surgeon’s Medical Defence Union.   

£2,000.00