Vic approached us in April 1999
nearly 10 1/2 years after he was involved in the Kegworth
air crash. He was an AA patrolman on the M1 when the British
Midland Airways plane crashed on 8th January 1989. As one
of the first on the scene he was exposed to horrific scenes
and assisted in removing the dead and injured. Later he suffered
distressing flashbacks, nightmares, extreme irritability
and poor concentration leading to significant problems at
home and work.
In 1998 he was first diagnosed as having post traumatic stress disorder and importantly
this was linked to the air crash. Vic consulted his trade union solicitors who
advised him that he could not succeed because of the length of time that had
elapsed. We recognised the difficulties but accepted instructions on a no win
no fee basis. We prepared a strong case against British Midland Airways. They
argued that it was too late to bring a claim but on the eve of the trial they
accepted the claim and also agreed to pay Vic compensation totalling £136,000.00.
The Steelers Wheelchair Basketball
Club
The Sheffield Steelers wheelchair basketball team has secured a two year, £10,000 sponsorship deal with Nottingham-based personal injury solicitors Barratts.
