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Richard Meggitt
Partner/Solicitor
Major Trauma Cases
0114 2672472
Year of call as a solicitor 1996.
Richard is a qualified solicitor, having joined the firm in 1996. He has deliberately restricted his case load to serious injury claims. Having acted for more than 500 Claimants in major trauma cases, his expertise is recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers; Richard is a senior litigator.
Mr W sustained a significant shoulder injury after being knocked over by a refuge lorry while riding his bicycle.
Richard Meggitt, Solicitor for ASD dealt the case with the assistance of Chris Chappell, Solicitor. The insurers for the refuge lorry initially denied liability. Responsibility was only accepted after the commencement of Court proceedings.
Mr W sustained a tear to his rotator cuff leaving him with a permanent disability. It was a tribute to Mr W’s fortitude that he was able to return to work after about 9 months. He did, however, recover compensation for being handicapped on the open labour market should he lose his job at any stage in the future. The award included compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, past and future care provided by his wife, treatment, past loss of earnings, a lump sum to reflect his handicap on the open labour market, and interest.
Mr W was pleased to bring the litigation to a successful conclusion without a formal hearing.
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