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Complex claim for psychological harm following head injury

AuthorAlex Wormald

Woman knocked over by motorbike suffering head injury and then developed eating disorder preventing her from working - she retained her pre accident cognitive capacity. Complex issues on causation relating to eating disorder and pre existing personal issues. Made good physical recovery but still residual psychological issues at settlement, 1 month before trial. Case settled for £1.8 million reduced by one third to account for previously agreed contribution.

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