David Isitt 52, from the Isle of Dogs, has won a six figure sum after his successful personal injury claim against the Metropolitan Police.
Mr Isitt, who is a HGV driver, sued the police not only for compensation but also loss of earnings following the incident that occurred in March 2007.
He was pulled over during rainy conditions in what was supposed to be a standard road safety check. The police officer in question felt that the load being transported on the tipper truck was unsafe, a claim which was disputed by Mr Isitt. To support his point, the officer then requested that Mr Isitt climb on top of the load to prove its safety.
Due to the rain and poor weather conditions making the load slippery, Mr Isitt climbed on top of the load and proceeded to fall 8ft to the ground, as a result shattering several major bones in his right leg. He was transported by Air Ambulance to be assessed at the Royal London Hospital, where it was confirmed that he had sustained multiple fractures in the fall.
Mr Isitt had to endure several operations to attempt to correct the fractures, he then came close to having his leg amputated. He undertook leech therapy to prevent the onset of gangrene and keep the limb alive, which thankfully proved successful and the limb was saved.
After initially denying liability the Metropolitan Police settled the claim, before the hearing reached the High Court.
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