CCS

v

HCAL and DHL

SETTLEMENT REPORT

Extremely severe brain damage
Settlement at Ł1.8 million (Ł1.5 million after deduction of 15% for contributory negligence)

1. Mr CS was born in 1947 and so was 46 when he was knocked down and injured by a van in 1994. He was 53 at the date of settlement.

2. The effect of the brain injury was to cause a severe memory defect and a change in personality, coupled with a lack of drive and loss of organisational and planning capabilities. He had been a talented pilot, but was now permanently unable to work.

3. In addition to the brain injury, both legs were broken, and the Claimant suffered tinnitus and double vision.

4. None of the figures were agreed by the Defendants, but they represent a reasonable estimate. Only the major figures are set out below.

Pain, suffering and loss of amenity Ł120,000

Past losses

Earnings Ł236,000

Care Ł80,000

Case management Ł15,000

Interest Ł69,000

Future loss

Earnings Ł255,000

Pension Ł58,000

Care Ł800,000

12 January 2002

BILL BRAITHWAITE Q.C.

Exchange Chambers

Liverpool and Manchester London

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