Personal Injury Case Studies
Over the years we have helped many people who have been unfortunate to suffer injuries. From accidents at work, medical negligence, serious head injuries or simple falls, Trethowans has worked with many clients and secured compensation for them.
On this page we provide a link to some case studies that provide a bit more background about the people in question and how we were able to support them.
Accident at Work, Spinal Injury Case Study
Mr Phillip Glessing was a farm worker and was unhinging barn doors when the post and upper door collapsed onto him, knocking him backwards into a cattle feeder. He sustained a fracture of his vertebrae and a severed spinal cord, which left him paralysed from the waist down. He is unable to walk and is dependent on a wheelchair for mobility. Read more >>>
Road Traffic Accident, Head Injury Case Study
The client was the driver of a vehicle involved in a road traffic accident which an articulated lorry pulled out in front of him without looking. This caused a “severe impact” collision which resulted in multiple orthopaedic fractures and severe head injuries for the client. Read more >>>
Road Traffic Accident, Head Injury Case Study
The client was a rear seat passenger in a vehicle which was involved in a direct side impact with an oncoming car. Amongst other injuries he suffered a major head injury that damaged the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which seriously affected his memory and cognitive abilities. At the time of the accident the client was 18 years old. His injuries mean he has very limited work ability. Read more >>>
Accident at Work, Head Injury Case Study
The client is an airman who was injured when he fell from a helicopter and sustained a severe brain injury. Physically he is very strong but, from a brain injury perspective, he has been substantially limited in the periods for which he can concentrate and becomes fatigued very easily. Read more >>>
Road Traffic Accident, Spinal Injury Case Study
The client was involved in a road traffic accident in which his stationary vehicle was struck from the rear. He sustained serious injuries in the accident and is now paralysed from the waist down. Mr Woodrow was hospitalised from the date of the accident on 5 August 2005 until August 2006. Read more >>>
Medical Negligence Case Study
Mr Michael Hammocks of Kent instructed Trethowans in a medical negligence claim against his local NHS Trust for treatment undertaken in 2002. Read more >>>
Dental Negligence Case Study
Whilst receiving dental treatment a piece of metal (probably from a needle) was left in Mrs Roberts’ gum which was causing her a great deal of pain and discomfort. Read more >>>
