Because Mr Parfitt suffered life changing injuries that have had effects on him other than those directly related to his injury, the compensatory award that he was awarded would have reflected this. For example, he would have received what is known as ‘General Damages’. This is compensation in respect of your physical and psychological injuries. In this case it would be for the horrific brain injuries that Mr Parfitt suffered. Further, because Mr Parfitt was unable to resume his usual routine activities, such as playing football and going to the gym, he would have received compensation in respect of this consequence of his actor. This is what is known as ‘Special Damages’ and is compensation relating to all your other losses which result from your accident.
The aim of a compensatory award is to put you back in the position you would have been in had the accident not have occurred. This is typically through a monetary award that takes into account all the injuries you have sustained as a result of your accident, and all the losses you have suffered as a consequence of this accident.
If you have been involved in an accident of any kind which was not your fault and have suffered injury as a result, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation. If you believe you are entitled to make a claim for compensation it is important that you seek the advice of a professional, quality injury lawyer with years and years of experience who will be able to advise you as to whether you have a claim, and then if you want them to, guide you through the claims process. At The Injury Lawyers the legal advice is free and independent. You have absolutely nothing to lose in seeking this advice and if you choose to instruct us, that is, ask us to help you get the compensation you deserve, we can put you on the right path to getting hold of 100% of the maximum compensation you may deserve.