Chris was injured in a road traffic
accident in 1997 and suffered spinal cord injury. He went
on to develop syringomyelia which increased the extent of
his paralysis. The syrinx was successfully treated but there
remained a significant risk of further deterioration in the
future and if not treated successfully, his paralysis would
increase which would result in Chris requiring more care,
equipment and property adaptations.
In February 2001 the High Court in London approved settlement of Chris's compensation
claim for £1,000,000.00 (less 30% contributory negligence) on a provisional
basis which enables Chris to come back to the court at any time in the future
to claim more compensation if his condition deteriorates due to syringomyelia.
This is one of the first cases where provisional damages have ever been awarded
for victims of spinal cord injury and it is hoped that it will set a precedent
for the future.
Legal Press
Barratts are named again as one of the UK's leading regional law firms specialising in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
in the 2008 edition of Legal 500
