Luke Menary has successfully secured a £3 million settlement for a claimant who suffered a below-knee amputation following a devastating road traffic accident. The claimant, a passionate ultra-runner, was injured when her camper van was involved in a collision and subsequently caught fire, leaving her trapped inside. The incident resulted in life-altering injuries and raised complex legal and care-related issues.

The case involved detailed consideration of future accommodation needs, care provision (both gratuitous and commercial), and case management requirements. A key point of contention was the number and style of prostheses required, including the justification for a dress prosthesis. The claimant’s active lifestyle and specific mobility goals added further layers of complexity to the assessment of her long-term needs.

The final settlement ensures the claimant will have access to lifetime prosthetics, including top-of-the-range running limbs, as well as increasing care costs and specially adapted accommodation. The award also covers multiple future treatment modalities, enabling her to maintain a high quality of life and continue pursuing her passion for running.

This outcome reflects the importance of tailoring compensation to the individual circumstances of the claimant, particularly where lifestyle and rehabilitation goals are central to recovery. Luke’s work on this case highlights the depth of expertise within Liverpool Civil Law in handling high-value, complex personal injury claims.