Compensation claim victory for drink-driver victim
A man has won a multi million pound compensation claim after being knocked down by a drunk driver in a car accident.
The man was walking down a pavement in Woking, when he was hit by a car which had mounted the path.
The car was being driven by a teenager, who had taken his father’s vehicle without permission. He did not hold a driving license and was over the legal alcohol limit.
The victim suffered horrific personal injury in the collision which has completely changed his life for ever. He suffered severe brain damage and numerous broken bones.
The accident happened back in 1997, but legal arguments have seen the case drag on for 13 years. This happened despite the fact that the insurance company involved admitted liability soon after the incident. However, last week a settlement was reached.
The compensation awarded was a lump sum of £3,095,000 (£1,606,930 has already been received in interim payments) with annual payments of £155,000 to pay for ongoing care for the rest of his life.
The judge also deemed it necessary to award the victim’s parents £60,000 out of the settlement, as compensation for the extensive care they have already afforded their son.
Updated on 26/04/2010