Liverpool Solicitors, E Rex Makin & Co acted for the Claimant in the matter of Barbara Hill –v- Master Concrete Northern Limited EWHC 3613 (Qb). Mrs Hill was crossing Regina Road close to the junction of Walton Vale on the 20th November 2007 and collided with the Defendant’s cement mixer resulting in severe injuries, the most serious of which was an above knee amputation of the left leg. At the trial in the High Court in December 2010 His Honour Judge Gore Q.C. found in favour of the Claimant subject to a 50% reduction for contributory negligence.
Permission to appeal was granted by the Court of Appeal although the case has now settled with the Claimant receiving substantial damages.
Richard Edwards who acted for the Claimant said “This was a very pleasing outcome for Mrs Hill who transferred to us from other solicitors. The litigation was hotly contested by the opponents and despite the obstacles thrown in her way Mrs Hill showed tremendous dignity and resilience throughout”.
