OGR Stock Denton successful in Road Traffic Accident (RTA) compensation claim for client

OGR Stock Denton has once again successfully acted for a Claimant in a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) compensation claim against a Highway Authority. The firm’s Personal Injury solicitors represented a motorcyclist whose vehicle slipped on a manhole cover. The accident resulted in the client suffering a broken knee and wrist. Sitting in the Central London County Court, Mr Recorder Stephen Jourdan QC complimented counsel on the “clarity and cogency” with which the case was presented and awarded the Claimant £66,000 plus interest and costs.

Lead Partner Stephen Silverman, who has over 30 years’ experience in personal injury and dispute resolution law, was disappointed that the local authority did not make an early admission of liability to allow the team to arrange interim payments to cover the cost of the client’s rehabilitation.

Stephen commented:

“As we often deal with highly complex personal injury cases, not only do we focus on getting significant compensation, but aim to secure an early admission of liability so the client can undertake a rehabilitation programme as soon as possible. Our clients’ health and wellbeing are incredibly important to us. Our solicitors are well known, not only for actively pursuing compensation but also for caring deeply for clients and their families at a time when their lives have often been turned upside down.”

Regarding his most recent success, Stephen went on to say:

“The importance of this case is that it recognises the obligation of Highway Authorities to maintain all aspects of a highway, including manhole covers. In this case, despite regular inspections, Transport for London failed to identify that the manhole cover was worn and polished so as to present a reasonably foreseeable and real danger to road users.

As a result of our successful arguments and expert evidence at trial, our client was able to recover damages for his pain and suffering, as well as for financial loss, including cost of repairs to his motorcycle  and loss of earnings, enabling him to move on from this traumatic incident.”

Working with Stephen and his team was Barrister, Tom Bourne-Arton, who is stated in Chambers and Partners as being:

“….efficient and sensible.” “He is quick to grasp issues and very efficient in turning work around.”

Thanks to the formidable reputation of its Personal Injury Lawyers, OGR Stock Denton can instruct highly experienced and respected Counsel such as Mr Bourne-Arton as well as top medical and Road Traffic Accident experts. This ensures our Personal Injury team, who are also members of APIL, can build robust cases and do their best to establish liability and secure the highest compensation available for their clients.

To make an appointment to discuss any aspect of Personal Injury or Road Traffic Accident claims please send us an email or phone 020 8349 0321.