A 20 year old Hampshire woman has been awarded an interim personal injury compensation settlement of £1.35 million pounds following a car accident in 2007 which left her severely injured. 14/03/11


After the tragic road accident in October 2007 where a car drove in front of an oncoming lorry, the then 17 year old woman passenger suffered serious abdominal and head injuries which initially left her in a coma for more than 6 months.

The driver of the car she was travelling in admitted driving without due care and attention was given a driving ban and a fine.

Following a High Court ruling on the 4 March this year the now 20 year old woman will soon be able to return home thanks to an interim personal injury award of £1.35 million pounds. Up until now the young woman has had to spend nearly four years in both hospital and rehabilitation centres.

Thanks to this initial settlement the young woman's parents will be able to buy and adapt a property so that their daughter can live at home with them once more, in addition to funding two full-time carers, equipment and a suitable vehicle for her to travel in.

The interim personal injury compensation payment of £1.35 million pounds is likely to be followed by a further settlement payment to be decided at the High Court next year which will hopefully enable her to receive care and support for the foreseeable future.

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