Mark Walters, Senior Associate at RWK Goodman was instructed by a 40-year-old father of two who sustained a serious traumatic brain injury, facial fractures and dental injuries when he was the victim of a violent assault. In a shockingly violent attack Mr S was confronted by a group of individuals at a local convenience store sustaining a serious head injury which required a prolonged stay in hospital, followed by specialist neuro-rehabilitation upon discharge.

Following the assault Mr S developed a significant neurological condition and experienced multiple seizures, an ongoing tremor and issues with his balance and mobility. Sadly, Mr S also developed cognitive difficulties that impacted his ability to work, such that he was unable to return to his previous employment. As a result of the assault, Mr S suffered a significant loss of earnings, and it was uncertain whether he would ever be able to return to work.

RWK Goodman were initially instructed by Mr S’ wife and were able to secure an early interim payment from the CICA to assist Mr S and his family with their immediate expenses.

RWK Goodman supported the family in submitting the application to the CICA and obtained specialist evidence from a Consultant Neurologist which documented Mr S’s ongoing issues and supported the fact that it was unlikely Mr S would ever be able to return to paid work and that even if he did, this would likely only be limited to a few hours per week.

RWK Goodman were able to support Mr S and his family in securing compensation both for the serious injuries he sustained and for his past and future loss of earnings, recovering over £200,000 in total compensation. The evidence obtained also supported an application for ongoing disability benefits with the Department of Work and Pensions, a move to more suitable adapted accommodation and additional support from the local authority.

Mark Walters, Senior Associate at RWK Goodman was instructed by the wife of Mr B when Mr B was the victim of a violent assault outside his home address resulting in a serious traumatic brain injury. The severity of Mr B’s brain injury meant that he was unable to be discharged home to his wife as he required constant care and supervision, requiring him to live in a care home.

Following RWK Goodman’s instruction an Application was submitted to the CICA and evidence was collated to demonstrate the severity of Mr B’s injuries and the likely long-term impact upon him.

Sadly, because of the severity of his injuries, Mr B suffered from repeated epileptic seizures and other medical conditions. Just over two years after his initial injury, Mr B suffered a significant seizure resulting in his admission to Hospital, where his condition deteriorated. He was later transferred to a local hospice for palliative care where he tragically passed away.

At the time of his death, no determination had yet been made by the CICA on Mr B’s compensation award, however RWK Goodman were able to support Mr B’s wife and collated evidence to demonstrate that she would suffer a financial loss of dependency following Mr B’s death. At an inquest, the Judge held that Mr B’s traumatic brain injury contributed to his death and additional evidence was obtained to support a revised Application to the CICA for Mrs B as a qualifying relative and dependant of the deceased.

Following the revised Application, RWK Goodman secured compensation for Mrs B’s past and future financial dependency, as well as some compensation for Mr B’s funeral expenses.