A young man left disabled after a road traffic accident in 2006 has won a multi-million pound payout from insurers after his case was taken to the High Court.
Nazer Ahadi came to Britain alone as an Afghani refugee at the age of 13 and was taken in by a local couple. He had been working at Hayden Bakeries in Devizes up until his accident on May 22 when, on his way to work, he was involved in a head on collision on the A361 between Beckhampton and Devizes with a car attempting to overtake a lorry coming the other way.
After being rushed to hospital Mr Ahadi was treated by his doctors for brain damage, and they thought it would prevent him from ever walking again. Gradually however, he got back on his feet and was able to walk into the High Court in London to hear the Judge approve his damages pay-out.
After reviewing the case the Judge said:
“I am satisfied the proposed terms represent a fair and fortunate compromise that is in his best interests and, accordingly, I have no hesitation in approving the proposed settlement.”
Mr Ahadi, who now lives in Bristol, was awarded a lump sum of £2.3m which included almost £200,000 for “pain, suffering and loss of amenity”, plus £145,000, tax free, every year for the rest of his life.
Much of the cash will be used to fund the extensive care Mr Ahadi now needs, his neuro-rehabilitation, and other medical treatment.
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