“The whole process from start to finish was really good, I had a small team that knew my case.”
Jake’s Story
Jake and a friend were anchored in a boat, fishing, when a large trawler sailed straight into them, ramming the back of their boat and causing them both to fall to the deck. Jake sustained lower back and shoulder injuries and has since had to deal with the psychological distress of experiencing such a terrifying incident.
He sought legal help from Express, where marine specialist Craig Phillips, Principal Partner took on the case.
“When I first saw the video, to say it was a near-death experience would be an understatement. When you are unfortunate enough to have an accident onboard a vessel at sea, a completely different set of legal rules applies to the case.”
Using his expertise and overcoming a defendant who claimed the injuries were not as significant as the medical evidence suggested, Craig was able to reach a settlement with the other party.
“Express managed to get compensation and settle the claim. It was a huge relief because it was a complex case and meant we could move on with our lives.”