Bideford solicitors recover £1/2m compensation for local man

Slee Blackwell’s Bideford office has secured compensation of almost half a million pounds for a former engineer with T J Brent who suffered devastating head injuries in an industrial accident.

Adrian Pile, a former Army electronics specialist from Torrington, who now lives in Bideford, was aged 25 when his head was crushed by heavy machinery. He suffered multiple skull fractures which left him with severe brain damage, loss of sight in one eye, and permanent effects on his ability to taste and smell.

His solicitor, Mike Clarke, said:

"Mr Pile recovered very well from injuries which could easily have been fatal, but his promising career as an engineer has been destroyed. He will suffer significant difficulties for the rest of his life and the size of the settlement reflects that. He is a very determined man of high intelligence, who has made great efforts to keep working and remain positive, despite the drastic effect this accident has had on his life."

Liability for the accident was admitted by Brents but agreement on the amount of compensation was reached on the case only this week, shortly before it was due for trial.

For further information please contact Mike Clarke on 01237 425225 or by e-mail at michael.clarke@sleeblackwell.co.uk