HB (Protected Party) v Harmshaw
Charles acted on behalf of a school girl who sustained a catastrophic brain injury when she was knocked down by a car. Liability was denied throughout on behalf of the driver. Charles represented the young Claimant and her family for three years. The particular effect of the brain injury was to make the girl sexually disinhibited. As a result of promiscuous behaviour, she became pregnant within two years of this accident, whilst 14 years old. She developed a virus during her pregnancy, which was probably sexually transmitted, resulting in her baby being born with catastrophic disabilities. The girl was unable to care for the baby and her mother now has parental responsibility for him. Both the girl and her child need 24 hour care. Shortly before trial a settlement was reached (and approved in the High Court) providing a six-figure lump sum and periodical payments for the Claimant’s lifetime.
Charles Bagot acted for the Claimant, led by Frank Burton QC.
Disclaimer
This content is provided free of charge for information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. No responsibility for the accuracy and/or correctness of the information and commentary set out in the article, or for any consequences of relying on it, is assumed or accepted by any member of Chambers or by Chambers as a whole.
Contact
Please note that we do not give legal advice on individual cases which may relate to this content other than by way of formal instruction of a member of Gatehouse Chambers. However, if you have any other queries about this content please contact:
