Annmarie Wilde Secures Compensation for Complex Workplace Injury
Mr F sustained a workplace injury after being struck by a vehicle while at work. This unfortunate incident led to multiple significant injuries, including fractures, soft tissue damage, and psychological trauma.
The case presented challenges, especially regarding liability, as there were factors that suggested Mr F could have been partially responsible for the incident. These circumstances required careful consideration, as the team needed to address potential risks to ensure the best outcome for Mr F.
Annmarie Wilde, Partner in the Personal Injury team, played a pivotal role in guiding Mr F through the entire process. With her extensive experience, Annmarie focused not just on the legal elements of the case but also on Mr F’s well-being, ensuring that his needs and concerns were central to the approach. Her early discussions with Mr F regarding the challenging liability situation helped manage expectations and set a clear course of action for a positive resolution.
Annmarie’s attention to detail in reviewing medical records and all relevant evidence was crucial to building a strong case. She instructed a team of medical experts to assess the extent of Mr F’s injuries.
While it’s expected that Mr F will return to his previous job, the injuries have left him with significant scarring, which will impact his long-term recovery.
Thanks to Annmarie’s careful handling of the case and her focus on both the legal and personal aspects, Mr F received the support he needed throughout a challenging process. Her approach exemplifies the dedication Personal Injury Pal brings to every case, prioritising the client’s wellbeing and achieving the best possible result.
Securing Justice in a Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claim
Kate Campbell-Gunn, Senior Associate at Personal Injury Pal, is leading a highly sensitive clinical negligence claim involving the failure to diagnose bowel cancer in a young, working mother of two children. The claim is brought against two GPs and a Trust, with disputed breach allegations. However, causation appears strong, with expert evidence suggesting that earlier, reasonable treatment would likely have saved her life.
meticulous legal work, a full admission of liability has been secured against one of the GP defendants, moving the proceedings toward settlement. With robust expert evidence, the claim is expected to settle for over £1.75 million.
The settlement will encompass multiple factors, including:
- Dependency claims for the financial and emotional loss suffered by her family.
- Pain, Suffering, and Loss of Amenity (PSLA) for the months leading up to her death.
- Funeral expenses and associated costs.
- Pension loss and lost earnings.
- Medical and travel costs.
- Bereavement award for her husband.
- Loss of services claim due to her role as a mother and caregiver.
- Shortened life expectancy considerations.
Given the tragic nature of the case, Kate has handled the claim with great sensitivity, ensuring the family receives the justice and financial security they deserve. The analysis of life expectancy evidence was crucial, alongside an in-depth review of the radiological presentation of her tumors at various stages to determine the true causation picture.
As the claimant was a paramedic, her loss has had significant financial and emotional consequences for her family. Kate’s dedication to presenting the full scope of damages ensures that all aspects of the claim are accounted for, securing a fair and comprehensive settlement.
Kate Campbell-Gunn continues to work closely with experts and the claimant’s family to achieve a resolution that reflects the severity of the loss. Her meticulous approach ensures that the settlement properly addresses the family’s long-term financial security and emotional wellbeing.
Kate Campbell-Gunn’s Success in Clinical Negligence Claim against West Midlands Ambulance Service
Kate Campbell-Gunn, Senior Associate at Personal Injury Pal, led a complex clinical negligence case on behalf of Mrs. P., who suffered catastrophic injuries due to inadequate emergency medical intervention. The claim was brought against West Midlands Ambulance Service for failing to perform sufficient CPR and defibrillation following a fall at home, leading to prolonged hypoxia and severe brain damage.
Kate worked closely with her legal team, including Ryan Keating and a trainee solicitor, to develop a strong case. She also collaborated with the private client department to establish a Personal Injury Trust for Mrs. P.’s long-term financial security. In addition, she instructed leading counsel, Silk John Coughlan KC and Junior Counsel Melanie Mills of No 5 Chambers, to provide specialist advocacy support.
To establish liability and causation, expert evidence was obtained from both a paramedic and an intensivist. The intensivist was specifically asked to address the issue of material contribution, and their findings supported the argument that inadequate medical intervention significantly worsened Mrs. P.’s condition.
The case presented several challenges, including the need for sensitive discussions with Mrs. P.’s parents, who were grappling with both the emotional and physical demands of caring for a severely brain-injured family member. Given the extent of Mrs. P.’s injuries, which included paraplegia, securing a comprehensive settlement to provide for round-the-clock care and long-term rehabilitation was paramount.
While breach of duty was conceded by the defendant, the primary legal focus was on causation, specifically under the principles established in Bailey v MOD. Expert neurology evidence supported this argument, reinforcing the claim that the ambulance service’s failings materially contributed to the severity of Mrs. P.’s condition.
Particulars of Claim (POCs) were prepared and served on the defendant’s solicitors on a without prejudice basis. If no substantive response was received by the agreed deadline, Kate was prepared to issue proceedings in the High Court and seek a split trial on liability.
Through meticulous legal work and strategic case management, Kate Campbell-Gunn ensured that Mrs. P. and her family were supported throughout the litigation process. Her dedication and expertise played a crucial role in securing a just outcome for her client, ensuring she would receive the care, rehabilitation, and financial support necessary for the future.