Serious accident claim value

piloteer

Hi all. My mum was in a serious car accident, other driver convicted. both cars written off and we're nearing the end of a nightmare four years going through the claim for compensation. The other party is asking for amount we'd consider settling before we end up in court and to be honest, they don't have a leg to stand on. However, our legal team isn't willing to offer an advice for an amount and we've yet to seek professional advice so don't really have any idea what to ask for.

She broke her back in three places and can no longer sit for long periods even four years later. She broke her hand and it hasn't healed particularly well so that is also a long term pain issue as is her sternum that she also broke, not to mention the long term psychological effects of this non-fault accident. There are no lost earnings but she's going to be dealing with this ailments the rest of her life. 

Someone mentioned a figure of £80K, others more around the £40K mark, but honestly we have no idea. Has anyone else has similar experience of what to expect or ask for? 

Mildly_Miffed

Why do they want to settle out of court?

Because they think it'll be cheaper for them...

Hold out.

ThorOdinson

Is there no possible treatment for her injuries? She could claim the cost of private treatment, if it is available. 

Are there any mitigations she could benefit from? Equipment, physio, care visits etc?

Might be worth seeking some professional medical advice.

piloteer

Yeah exactly. She's just keen to be done with it after 4 years and god knows how many appointments and days of her time wasted and she's in her 70's. So I can appreciate the want to get it over with which is why I posted. Equally the process is nearing its end anyway so she might as well wait.