How much compensation would you want?

[Dave3498]

My son was involved in an incident on a pleasure ride at Blackpool some 2.1/2 years ago, resulting him having major surgery and, years of pain, and now loss of use of his left hand. He was an assistant pro at well known golf club before he left for financial reasons, but he still played club golf off a handicap of 2.6. He can no longer play golf, neither can he take part in his other hobby of fly fishing, amongst other things. The leisure park responsible have admitted full unconditional liability and are just about to make some offer of compensation. How much do you think it should be?

 

[G1BB0]

A lot!!!!!

it depends on things like potential loss of earnings, pain and suffering etc but I would have thought it would be high 6 figures maybe more.

Although money can't compensate for a dramatic change in quality of life I hope whatever he gets helps him live the rest of his life as comfortably and fulfilled as possible :thup:

 

[woosey]

What career was he in pre-accident? Is he left handed at writing? Will this injury cause him difficulty in his profession?

 

[bigslice]

500k

 

[golfdub]

I would want a life time of earnings considering its ruined his job prospects and life outside of work. We had a guy who broke his back but fully recovered and was able to work with us part time about 2 years later and he got paid £1.4 m as its suspected he won't be able to work past 40 and he was only 17 so he wasn't even old enough to work on our site.

 

[Dave3498]

What career was he in pre-accident? Is he left handed at writing? Will this injury cause him difficulty in his profession?

He was a BT engineer on the field, but he can't do that anymore because he can't lift the ladder etc. He is now with BT office-bound. He is right handed.

 

[JustOne]

I reckon you'll have to see them in court to get a decent settlement. If we're just guessing figures I reckon they'll offer 80K at most.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I would have thought in the region of £1.5 to £2 million.

I have noticed that this sort of injury payout has increaced quite a lot in recent years.
I assume you are getting good legal advice, they would have a much better idea than a bunch of hackers.
Do a bit of independant research though, just to be sure.

 

[CMAC]

Dave, I sincerely hope you have a lawyer on your side that has litigation experience, their insurance company will be trying their utmost to minimise their loss so dont accept the first offer and please have legal representation, you only get one shot at this and you need it to be right for your sons sake.
Good luck and keep us appraised

 

[Crazyface]

Dave, I sincerely hope you have a lawyer on your side that has litigation experience, their insurance company will be trying their utmost to minimise their loss so dont accept the first offer and please have legal representation, you only get one shot at this and you need it to be right for your sons sake.
Good luck and keep us appraised

This!

 

[Hobbit]

Between £81k and £117k depending on whether it is the dominant hand. Add to that any costs, e.g. treatment/prescriptions/ongoing treatment. And then add loss of amenities, e.g. unable to play golf. Then loss of employment. And if he's been diagnosed with PTSD & depression...

As has been said, get a decent Solicitor, NOT an accident claims company. My Solicitor got the initial offer trebled by the time he had finished.

 

[Dave3498]

Thanks for tha feedback. I was trying to get a feel for the amount, but I don't think it will go to court unless they offer a ludicrous settlement and refuse to budge. He has good experienced representative and that is paid for, at the moment, by his Union. It may be another year before it is all settled but I will remember to let you know the outcome.

Thanks again.

 

[mouth]

I would have thought in the region of £1.5 to £2 million.

This. I guess he can't drive a car unless it is adapted? I'd be looking for the cost of enough adapted cars to last him a lifetime as well.

 

[jpenno]

Thanks for tha feedback. I was trying to get a feel for the amount, but I don't think it will go to court unless they offer a ludicrous settlement and refuse to budge. He has good experienced representative and that is paid for, at the moment, by his Union. It may be another year before it is all settled but I will remember to let you know the outcome.

Thanks again.

You need to ensure the conducting fee earner is experienced the use of a union appointed firm does not mean anything other than the partners in the firm have a relationship with someone at the union - usually paying them for the work!!

You should ensure that the fee Warner is a grade A solicitor (has 8 yrs experience) and ask them what other complex claims they have dealt with

The claim should be worth between £100k and £1million depending on loss of earnings and potential future care needs

I would recommend that you obtain copies of the medical reports and schedule of loss and ask a second firm for a second opinion it might cost you £1000 but you will know the true value of the claim

I assume the union firm are acting on a ccfa no win no fee agreement and may therefore advise him the settlement is reasonable as the sooner it settles the sooner they get paid

 

[DappaDonDave]

I think you'll be surprised by the payout. If its anything over 250,000- 500,000, I'll eat my face.

Paralysis maybe a couple of million, but one hand is not completely disabling and yes he may have been good at golf, but law doesn't work on "what ifs" iirc.

Blue touch paper lit, I'll await the negative response.