Record Uk Settlement Of 11.5 Million In Personal Injury Case

A paralyzed man who was involved in a car crash has been awarded a record 11.15 million in a compensation payout. This award went to Wasim Mohammed, and is thought to be the highest ever personal injury compensation claim settlement in the UK.

The accident in question occurred in 2006 when Mr Mohammed then age 22 was the passenger in a car in which the driver (who was speeding) decided to overtake at a junction. A collision took place when the car hit a vehicle which was turning right. The road traffic accident (RTA) left Mr. Mohammed with serious injuries to his spine and a broken neck. The extent of his injuries has left him with limited movement in his arms and a paralyzed lower body. The driver who was at fault in the accident also convicted on the charge of careless driving.

Mr. Mohammed instructed experienced Personal Injury Lawyers, who were able to take his case forward to produce this record compensation settlement, the astonishing amount of 11.5 million. The driver was also charged with careless driving. Daniel Herman a catastrophic injury specialist assisted Mr Mohammed in his case. Although the case was supposed to be heard at a County Court in Birmingham, settlement has already taken place. This often happens in large personal injury cases such as this one.

It has been decided that the payout would be made to Mr Mohammed in a lump sum of 4.25 million, and then he is to receive 235k per year. Because the victim will have to pay a very large amount of money for adequate care, and for the rest of his life; the compensation will now cover these costs. Because his injuries are so severe, he will require two carers for the rest of his life in order for him to go about his daily life.

This enormous compensation payout was based on the extreme suffering and impact on Mr. Mohamed's life, as well as the costs of long term care, loss of earnings and a host of other factors. Part of this settlement is targeted at building a house for Mr. Mohammed opposite his parent's home, in order to enable him to be near them in old age. Mr. Mohammed comes from a traditional Pakistani family whose culture dictates that the eldest son remains in the family home to look after the parents in old age. Building the home to be nearby them was judged to be the next best thing as Mr. Mohammed can no longer care for his parents.