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Michael Turner secures £3.5 million settlement in catastrophic injury case
Michael Turner, Consultant Solicitor at Scott-Moncrieff & Associates Ltd, has specialised in catastrophic injury, clinical negligence and complex personal injury claims for over 35 years.
Working with his team, he recently secured a life-changing £3.5 million settlement, plus costs, for a client seriously injured in a road traffic accident.
THE FACTS
The client, a man in his late 60’s and a lifelong motorcyclist, was riding his motorcycle on a Sunday morning on a country road when he was struck by a part-time delivery driver who had been looking at a map on the passenger seat at the time of the accident.
The collision resulted in serious injuries, including a below-knee amputation of the client’s right leg.
THE CLIENT
The client was approaching retirement, having worked as a support worker for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Outside of work, he was a committed musician, a passionate motorcyclist and a devout Christian. He had also founded and was active in a charity in his son’s name following an earlier personal tragedy.
He lived with his wife who has a severe hoarding disorder (he also had tendencies) in a small, cluttered semi-detached property. The living conditions were not suitable following the accident due to the high risk of the client tripping and falling.
The client demonstrated remarkable determination in his rehabilitation. After an initial period in a wheelchair, he underwent further surgery resulting in a through-knee amputation. This enabled him to be fitted with an advanced prosthetic limb, and with a lot of hard work, he regained a greater level of mobility and independence.
THE CASE
Liability was initially contested. The defendant had stand-alone delivery driver insurance and under the advice of his insurers, pleaded not guilty.
The client asked to meet the defendant ahead of the court case, where he chose to forgive him.
The day before the court case, the defendant changed his plea to guilty.
THE OUTCOME
Given the client’s age, the anticipated settlement was around £1 million. However, Michael Turner and the team secured £3.5 million in damages, together with full recovery of costs.
The claim was carefully structured to reflect the client’s individual circumstances, including his housing needs and the risks presented by his living environment. Provision was also made for ongoing support and treatment for both him and his wife to ensure a safe living environment in the future.
Over the course of the case, which ran for three and a half years, the team also assisted the client in moving from his existing home into a rented bungalow. He has since purchased a new property and a suitable vehicle.
THE TEAM
Michael leads a team of assistants and colleagues, and in this case, he worked with Lesley Batrick, Scott Harding-Lister, and was supported by Senior Paralegal Sam Nurse. Their collaborative approach and expertise ensured an outstanding result for the client.
Michael specialises in catastrophic injury and clinical negligence claims, with over 35 years’ experience handling complex, high-value cases. He works both nationally and internationally as required and is one of the most experienced Brain Injury Lawyers in this field. Alongside his practice, Michael is a part-time Judge, a Criminal & Civil Recorder and Deputy District Judge (civil), and a qualified mediator.
Lesley is a highly-regarded serious injury lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in complex and high-value cases, including neurotrauma. She has worked on some extremely high profile cases and is known for her tenacity and her ability to build strong, trusted relationships with clients, guiding them through difficult circumstances with both sensitivity and focus.
Scott is a solicitor and medico-legal expert specialising in clinical negligence. With a background in healthcare, he brings a detailed understanding of medical issues to his work, enabling him to analyse complex evidence and support clients effectively. He also holds a specialist judicial role and contributes to legal education through university teaching.
Sam Nurse
Sam is a Senior Paralegal who supported the case throughout, contributing to the efficient progression of the claim and maintaining close communication with the client at each stage.
Michael is grateful to the team for their work to achieve a positive outcome for the client.
