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Music Teacher suffers high frequency hearing loss and mild tinnitus

10 September 2009

Our client’s vehicle was hit on the driver’s side by a third party emerging from a side junction which failed to give way. The collision left our client with a hearing injury.

What we did

An admission of liability was obtained from the third party insurers and various medical reports obtained given the varying nature of our client’s injuries.  An amicable settlement was agreed between the parties in excess of £30,000.

Background

Prior to the accident, our client was a music teacher specialising in the classical guitar.  The injuries sustained in the accident initially reduced her quality of teaching due to neck discomfort, back pain, instability to her shoulder. 

Additionally, the whiplash injury caused damage to the inner ear hair cells leading to high frequency deafness and mild tinnitus.   Our client was able to return to her pre-accident employment.

Case handler

This case was handled by Kate Milton of the Serious Injuries Team based at our Basingstoke office.  Kate specialises in claims arising from fatal and catastrophic injuries. As well as sympathetic, accurate and prompt legal advice, Shoosmiths can also advise in appropriate cases on rehabilitation, interim payments to help with accommodation, treatment and care as well as financial planning.

Client testimonial

“I received excellent care and attention from both Mr Paul Whitlock and in the latter stages of my claim, Kate Milton.  Had it not been due to the excellent care and attention from both solicitors my ordeal would have been so much more traumatic and harrowing.  It was traumatic enough as it was and my sincere and heartfelt thanks to both Paul and Kate are most sincerely sent with this letter”.

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Get in touch

Katherine Milton

Case Handler
T: 08700 86 6628
I: +44 (0)1256 69 6628
E: kate.milton@shoosmiths.co.uk