A Catastrophic Injury Case That Rebuilt a Life

Nine defendants. One man’s future. A fight for dignity, recovery, and justice.

As a labourer on a busy construction site, David* was no stranger to hard work. But in a single moment, amid joists, bricks, and collapsing debris, his future changed forever.

This is the story of a complex and courageous catastrophic injury case, and how Law Together helped David fight for his independence, recovery, and hope.

A Life-Altering Injury in a Dangerous Workplace

David was on site, passing bricks up to the first floor of a new-build house, when the joists above gave way without warning. A stack of bricks, wall debris, and timber collapsed on top of him.

He suffered a severe spinal cord injury and a traumatic amputation, leaving him permanently disabled and dependent on 24-hour care. His life changed in an instant, and the legal landscape was no less daunting.

Nine Defendants, Complex Liability, Relentless Support

David contacted Law Together, where serious injury solicitor Kelly Hutton began investigating the circumstances of the collapse. What quickly became clear was this: it was not a straightforward incident.

The site was managed by multiple parties, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and more. We identified nine separate defendants, and each attempted to pass responsibility elsewhere. Some had entered liquidation, and their insurers were trying to escape liability through complex exclusions.

This catastrophic injury case demanded not only legal expertise, but extraordinary persistence. We worked to:

  • Investigate construction site practices and contract chains
  • Establish liability and challenge indemnity loopholes
  • Involve multiple insurers
  • Prevent David’s claim from being derailed by corporate avoidance

But for us, the legal battle was only part of the story.

Recovery, Independence and a Life Reimagined

While legal proceedings unfolded, we focused on getting David the help he needed immediately.

We secured a significant interim payment, upheld by the Court of Appeal, and cited in a landmark published judgment. This early success made a life-changing difference.

It allowed David to:

  • Move into a fully adapted bungalow, supporting his dignity and privacy
  • Provide housing for live-in carers, without compromising personal space
  • Set up a therapy room for intensive physio and occupational therapy
  • Attend a specialist rehabilitation centre for spinal and amputation care
  • Begin rebuilding life skills like cooking, using adapted tools
  • Start preparing to drive again with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
  • Work with a professional trustee to safeguard his settlement
  • Receive care coordination from a dedicated case manager

David was finally able to start moving forward positively with his life.

Confidential Outcome, Unquestionable Impact

The final settlement remains confidential, but the outcome changed everything.

From legal complexity and corporate denial to a safe home and a supported future, David’s journey shows what’s possible when a catastrophic injury case is handled with experience, determination, and care.

Justice Can Rebuild More Than Finances, It Can Rebuild Futures

At Law Together, we understand that behind every catastrophic injury case is a human story of loss, resilience, and recovery.

David’s case wasn’t easy. But with the right legal team, and a clear focus on what truly matters, we helped one man reclaim his independence and shape a life beyond trauma.

If your life has been changed by a catastrophic injury, we’re ready to help you rebuild step by step.

Speak to our serious injury team. Call us on 0800 054 2452 or request a callback below.

*The name of our client has been changed for the purpose of anonymity.