Case Studies:

£50,000 Damages for Father and Sons

September 19, 2025

£50,000 settlement after father and two sons rear ended at traffic lights

In June 2024, our clients were involved in a road traffic accident in east Belfast. Whilst waiting at a set of traffic lights, their car was struck from behind by another driver. Thankfully, the accident was not their fault — but it still caused both injury and damage to their vehicle. Jack Dowling acted in this matter.

Personal Injury Claims

All three occupants of the car suffered injuries. We made personal injury claims for each of them. Two of our clients were under 18 so their offers of compensation had to be approved by the County Court. This is a standard step to ensure that settlements for children are fair and in their best interests.

Vehicle Damage and Depreciation

Our client’s car was damaged and deemed not road worthy. Arrangements were made and his car was swapped for a hire car whilst his own was repaired to “pre-accident” condition by our mechanics. However, even after repairs, a vehicle can sometimes lose market value simply because it has been in an accident — this is called depreciation value.

We successfully recovered an additional £2,500 for our client to cover this loss in value, on top of the cost of repairs.

All in, we successfully recovered £50,000 for our clients.

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£40,000+ Dog Bite Settlement for Child Left with Permanent Scarring

By KIERAN MCNICHOLL • November 4, 2026

We are pleased to have secured more than £40,000 in compensation for our young client, who was bitten by a dog whilst playing football outside his home. The dog was being walked without a lead and attacked without warning, leaving our client with a permanent scar on his hand. Jack Dowling dealt with this matter. We obtained medical evidence to assess the injury and its long-term effects before negotiating compensation. The claim was covered by the dog owner’s pet insurance, which met the compensation payment and legal costs. If you or your child has been injured by a dog, seeking legal advice early can help establish who is responsible, whether insurance cover is available and what evidence is needed to pursue a claim. Contact our team to discuss how we can help.

RTC: £40,000 Compensation

By KIERAN MCNICHOLL • November 2, 2026

We secured £40,000 in compensation for our client, a healthcare worker, following a road traffic accident in 2024. Our client was driving home from work when an HGV collided with the rear of her vehicle. She suffered whiplash injuries, which resolved within a number of months, alongside a significant wrist injury sustained while gripping the steering wheel during the collision. We obtained reports from a range of medical experts to assess her injuries and support her claim. Court proceedings were issued, and a settlement of £40,000 was agreed shortly afterwards. Our client was delighted to settle her claim pre-court. Jack Dowling was instructed.

£60,000 for Slipping Injury

By KIERAN MCNICHOLL • September 25, 2026

We are pleased to have secured £60,000 in compensation for a client who suffered a significant injury after slipping on a manhole cover. The Defendant, the owner of the manhole cover, denied liability, and the case was listed for trial. We obtained a report from an expert engineer, who concluded that the cover’s material and surface texture did not provide sufficient slip resistance for a public walkway. The claim settled the day before trial.