Background: Our clients were out running on a public footpath in the countryside when they were violently attacked by a herd of cows, resulting in multiple orthopaedic injuries and severe post-traumatic stress disorder.

Incident: The attack was so severe that an air ambulance was required. Liability investigations revealed that the breed of cattle, ‘f’, should not have been kept in a field with a public right of way. This led to an early admission of liability and our client’s received rehabilitation code funding.

Challenges: We pursued a future loss claim, complicated by the fact the husband, a stoic individual, did not want to participate in counselling despite his trauma. He would run miles out of his way to avoid any field with livestock. His wife, who was airlifted to hospital, reduced her working hours due to the lasting psychological impact. We sought psychological evidence to support her reduced ability to cope with life factors.

Support and Collaboration: We worked collaboratively with insurers to ensure future treatment was factored in if needed.

Outcome: A settlement deal was reached through negotiation, providing our clients with the support and compensation they needed to move forward from this traumatic experience.