Success stories

Deborah Corcoran achieves £75,000 settlement for client abused in children's home.

Deborah acted for a male client who had been sexually abused in a charity run children's home in the 1970's by a male care worker who had been convicted of abuse in relation to our client and many others. The care worker denied that our client's psychological problems were all connected to the abuse, however, he made an offer of £75,000 by way of compensation which our client accepted without the case having to go to trial.

Client abused at boarding school accepts £18,500 in compensation for abuse suffered.

Hywel Thomas represented a client who attended a boarding school in the 1980's when he was 7 years old. Whilst there a volunteer worker and governor sexually abused our client at bathtimes. The abuse became more serious over time. Following a complaint the abuser was sacked from the school though he continued to arrange contact with our client. The abuser had a strong hold over our client and the abuse continued in to adulthood. Our client contacted the police in 2007. The abuser pleaded guilty in 2008. A settlement was reached with the owners of the boarding school following receipt of a joint medical report. Our client accepted £18,500 plus costs by way of a settlement.

Client is optimistic about the future after receiving £75,000 in compensation.

Caroline Chandler represented a client who was sent to a children's home at the age of 10 where he spent 5 years. He was severely abused by a member of staff who was later convicted. After a long battle for compensation an award was made of £75,000 for the damages caused by the abuse. Our client is now optimistic he can finally have closure and get on with his life.

Client abused by foster mother claims damages of £146,518

Paul Durkin acted for a 23 year old female who brought a claim for damages against her former foster mother for personal injuries following the physical and emotional abuse inflicted on her during childhood. Our client was placed with her foster mother when she was 6 years old by way of a private forstering arrangement when her own parents were unable to care for her due to their own drug dependence. When our client was 18 she left her foster mother and reported her to the police. The foster mother was convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for her offences against our client and two other children in the household. A Manchester County Court judge awarded a total of £146,518 which included £65,235 for loss of earnings, £45,000 for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, £20,000 for recognition of her future vulnerability and stress leading to periods of unemployment, £10,000 for aggravated damages and £2,000 for cost of potential future therapy.