Trethowans concludes major brain injury claim

By Tom Kilkelly

15 August 2023

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Trethowans injury lawyer James Braund, who works out of the firm’s Bournemouth and Poole offices, has concluded a major brain injury case that first arose over four years ago.

James's work contributed to the client, who has been named ''Miss M'', receiving a seven-figure sum after the case was settled in July this year.

Miss M was a front seat passenger in a car, which lost control and veered onto the wrong side of the road, colliding with another vehicle, at speed. She suffered significant injuries, due to the accident, including a Traumatic Brain Injury (Diffuse Axonal Injury and Intraventricular bleed) leading to cognitive and memory issues.

According to James, an admission of liability was obtained early and rehabilitation put in place, with a Case Manager appointed. He said: “We gathered documentation regarding Miss M’s financial losses and took witness statements regarding her injuries generally, as well as her loss of earnings and the care she had received. This allowed the team to look to value Miss M’s case.

“A joint settlement meeting took place at the end of July 2023. This resulted in the claim being settled for a significant 7-figure sum.

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Jeremy Ford, barrister at Deka Chambers, was instructed to provide input into the case, in conferences, court hearings and preparing key documents.

Miss M’s medical records were obtained and various medical experts were instructed to provide their views on Miss M’s condition and prognosis, including input from a neurologist, neuropsychologist, neuropsychiatrist, ENT surgeon, trauma surgeon, ophthalmic surgeon, maxillo-facial surgeon, plastic surgeon, hepatologist and a care expert.

The Defendant also instructed their own medical experts in some disciplines.

Miss M said: “I would like to thank James for everything he and his team have done for us over the last 4 years. I am very happy with the outcome and I can’t thank James enough”.

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.