M v Z (2023) – the claimant was injured when he was crushed by a piling rig which was being operated by the defendant.  He suffered a ruptured spleen, requiring splenectomy, and damage to his AC joint.  Stuart was instructed from the outset, helping to secure an early admission of primary liability and private treatment.  Happily the claimant made a good recovery and returned to his pre-accident employment, but would always be more vulnerable to septicemia.  This risk, and the issue of contributory negligence, were strongly disputed by the Defendant at JSM, where the claim settled for a significant six-figure sum.

A v B (2022) – led by David Knifton KC, Stuart acted for the claimant who had suffered a brain injury in a road traffic accident.  There was considerable disagreement between the experts as to the nature and extent of the claimant’s permanent symptoms, and their likely effect on his earning capacity and need for care and case management in the future.  The claim settled at JSM for £1.75million, ensuring the provision of lifelong support.

X v M (2022) – Stuart acted for the claimant who had suffered NIHL during military training exercises as a result of a failure to provide adequate hearing protection. Causation was in issue. After significant input into the medico-legal evidence and a robust Reply causation was ultimately conceded, the claim settling at a JSM for well over £200,000.

X v M (2022) – in this unusually severe NFCI claim both liability and causation were denied. Stuart had significant involvement throughout due to its factual and medical complexity. Following joint statements the claim settled for a six-figure sum at a pre-trial settlement hearing.

X v J (2022) – this was a liability-contested employers’ liability claim following an accident in which the claimant sustained a serious head injury following a fall at work. Expert neuro-rehabilitation and neurology evidence was obtained, and despite liability being denied in full a settlement of £200,000 was achieved at JSM.

X v Essex (2021) – successful Highways Act claim following a 2-day trial in which liability and quantum were both strongly contested.

X v P (2021) – the claimant suffered a significant injury to his left ankle at work for which liability was admitted. Issues in the case included the extent of any ongoing disability, future earning capacity, pre-existing degenerative conditions, and the need for orthotics and pain management treatment. A settlement of £300,000 was secured at JSM.

X v Y (2021) – acted in this High Court fatal accident claim on behalf of the estate and dependants of the deceased, involving complex issues of financial and services dependency, including expert care evidence. Following provision of a detailed schedule of loss the claim settled at JSM for a substantial six-figure sum.

X v P (2020) – represented the claimant motorcyclist, who sustained severe orthopaedic injuries to the left limb, pelvis and hip, from an early stage. Issues included residual earning capacity, life expectancy and care/aids. The claim settled for £575,000.

X v C (2020) – acted for the claimant following a serious road traffic accident in which he sustained a significant injury to his knee. Liability was denied and forensic engineering evidence was obtained by both sides. The defendant also sought to rely on surveillance evidence of the claimant . A settlement of £250,000 was agreed at a JSM.