Court Awards Compensation for Motorcycle Accident in London

A motorcyclist, who sustained terrible physical and psychological injuries after being involved in a head-on crash with a van, has been awarded more than 2 million pounds in compensation for a motorcycle accident in London´s High Court.

Luke Brock (26) from Croydon, London, was riding his scooter along Norbury Avenue in Thornton Heath in January 2002, when a van travelling in the opposite direction failed to see Luke make a right turn in front of him and collided head-on.

Luke, who was just 16 years of age at the time of the accident, suffered a fractured right femur, fractures to both wrists, his right ankle and right elbow. His injuries forced him to give up an aspiring professional football career and his Business Studies Course at Coulsdon College.

London´s High Court heard that, as a result of the accident, Luke developed severe post-traumatic stress disorder which deteriorated into major depression. Luke started living as a recluse even after his physical injuries were healed and is now dependant on his mother for 24 hour care.

The court also heard that liability for Luke´s injuries had been admitted and that the case was before them for assessment of damages only. After due consideration, the judges awarded Luke a lump sum of 2.05 million pounds in compensation for motorcycle accident in London, with a further 50,000 pounds per annum for the rest of his life to enable his family to continue providing his care.