September 2010

Farleys acted on behalf of Mr David Wiper, a motorcyclist injured whilst working as a motorcycle patrol recovery driver. Mr Wiper was knocked off his bike by a negligent car driver who collided with the rear of Mr Wiper's bike. Mr Wiper suffered injuries to his neck, back and ankle, and Farleys recovered damages of over £20,000 for losses including his injuries, damaged clothing, medical treatment and loss of earnings.

At the conclusion of his case Mr Wiper stated he was extremely pleased with the service and advice received from Farleys and in particular from Nick Molyneux and his team.

July 2010

Client P was a gentleman aged 55.  He was riding his motorcycle when a third party vehicle pulled out of a pub car park into his path causing a collision.  Extensive work was carried out in establishing liability against the third party and thereafter numerous medical reports and reports from other specialism were required in relation to the serious injuries sustained by the client in this accident.  The injury was particularly serious to the brachial plexus causing the client to suffer a flail arm.  Following the issue of proceedings and protracted negotiations and meetings with the Defendants an eventual settlement sum in the region of £2,000,000.00 was secured for the client.

June 2010

A settlement of £7,250.00 was achieved for a client who slipped and fell on a puddle caused by a melted ice lolly in a supermarket.  The client had badly injured her knee as a result of the slip and had to undergo extensive tests on the knee injury.

May 2010

Farleys acted on behalf of a fork lift truck driver who suffered a strain to his neck and shoulder after a tray of plastic bottles fell from a palette on to him during the course of his work. Arguments were entered into with the Defendant's Insurers in relation to liability.  The Claimant underwent scans and physiotherapy treatment.  An award of £7,500.00 was secured on his behalf.


Farleys acted for an elderly lady who was injured by a car, which reversed into her as she crossed the road. She sustained multiple abrasions and soft tissue injuries affecting her arm, leg and knees necessitating hospital treatment.  The injuries were unusual in that a report from a general surgeon was also required as a result of possible exacerbation of a varicose vein problem. The Claimant also sustained a psychiatric injury and was left nervous whilst a pedestrian. An award of £9,000.00 was obtained for the Claimant.

Damages of £3,500 recovered for an employee who cut his leg on an industrial sized sheet of glass which had not been properly made safe by fellow employees, leaving the client with permanent scarring.

April 2010

Farleys Solicitors recovered damages of over £25,000 for a self employed electrician injured in a road traffic accident.  Damages included a substantial payment for loss of earnings from his new business which had suffered badly during the client's absence.

February 2010

Damages of £3,000.00 were awarded to a Claimant who sustained a minor back strain whilst shopping as a result of a defective foot plate on her wheelchair provided by a well known supermarket chain.

January 2010

Farleys settled a claim for the sum of £5,000.00 on behalf of a claimant who sustained a back injury whilst in the process of using an industrial cleaner which fell off its wheeled trolley.

Damages of £18,000 were awarded to a client after they developed a rash and suffered mild burns following the application of a first aid 'warm plaster'.

Farleys acted for a member of the emergency services who had fallen from their motorbike in the course of their duties. Suffering a back injury and emotional trauma, Farleys settled their claim for £187,500.

December 2009

Farleys secure £4,378.50 damages award for Claimant who sustained a colle's fracture to left wrist following a tripping accident.

Client awarded £16,500.00 compensation who sustained a finger injury at work whilst attempting to move a heavy fixture from a pump truck on to a wooden crate.

Farleys secured £14,500 in compensation for a client after a road traffic accident involving a fire engine left them with an injured shoulder.

November 2009

A client of Farleys reached to the top shelf in a well known supermarket to obtain dishwasher fluid, as she did the bottle fell and splashed onto client's face.  Sustaining a burn to the cornea of her left eye, Farleys secured £2,000 in damages.

Damages of £3,700.00 secured for claimant who suffered whiplash injuries following a road traffic accident.

Farleys secured damages of £2,800 for client who was knocked off his pedal bicycle following a road traffic accident.  The claimant sustained minor soft tissue damage to his neck and shoulders.

October 2009

Client was standing on a cradle removing sheets from the roof of the barn as part of their work duties when the floor of the cradle gave way and the client sustained a severe laceration to his right hand.  Farleys secured £4,300 in damages.

Farleys acted on behalf of a motorcyclist injured in a road traffic accident and were successful in recovering damages in excess of £400,000 including compensation for the injuries as well as past and future loss of earnings, care and assistance, treatment and aids and equipment to enable the injured party to adapt his home as a result of his disability.

Damages of £300,000 were recovered by Farleys for a driver of a car who suffered serious injuries in an accident caused by a drunk driver.  The award included compensation for the injury, loss of earnings and future surgery on a private basis.

September 2009

Damages of £2,700 awarded to claimant following a road traffic accident.  The claimant sustained minor soft tissue injury to his upper body/left hand and right ankle.

Client tripped on a flagstone causing her to sustain a cracked rib and contusions to the left knee, Farleys secured her £3,500 in compensation.

Farleys secured damages of £29,000 for a client, an innocent bystander to a pub fight, who was assaulted.

August 2009

Visiting a hotel in Burnley a lady injured her lower back and knees as she descended stairs to the spa area.  Farleys ensured she received £20,000.00 in damages.

Farleys secured damages of over £7,000 for a client injured following a fall in Blackburn town centre caused by upraised paying flags.

July 2009

The claimant was a mechanic and as part of his employment he was asked to replace a ball joint on a wheel and was instructed to use the oxygen and settling gas torch instead of the disk cutter.  Whilst undertaking this task the ball joint exploded caused injury to his left hand, £5,440 was awarded in compensation.

May 2009

Farleys secured £6,000 for a client who sustained a crushing injury to his left index finger whilst lifting a manhole cover at work.

April 2009

Farleys acted for the managing director of a company who slipped in his own warehouse on spilt liquid that had not been cleaned up. Suffering a back injury, he was awarded £75,000 in compensation.

March 2009

Farleys helped a client achieve £5,250 in damages after sustaining a broken wrist slipping on a wet substance while walking through a market.

February 2009

After been struck in the rear by another vehicle while stationary at a roundabout a Farleys client sustained whiplash type injuries.  £3,000.00 in damages were awarded.

December 2008

Farleys secure £58,000 compensation for claimant injured in an accident at work when shoulder struck by forklift truck.

November 2008

Farleys settled a claim for £300,000 on behalf of a client following a road traffic accident.  The client's injuries consisted of psychological as well as the main injury being a fracture to his pelvis, this included loss of earnings, care and treatment.

Farleys secured £37,500 compensation for claimant who severed thumb as a result of an accident with a lawnmower.

Farleys secure £18,000 damages award for claimant who suffers whiplash in road traffic accident including payment of client's medical expenses.

Damages of £18,000 awarded for claimant who fractured leg in tripping accident including an award for assistance at home while leg in plaster.

Farleys secure £60,000 compensation for claimant who was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a road traffic accident in which the claimant suffered an exacerbation of pre-existing arthritic symptoms causing an increased need for help at home.

October 2008

Farleys settled a claim for £8,250 against employers for a driver when an unsafe load on a wagon fell onto his elbow as he was trying to secure it.

September 2008

Farleys settled a claim for £3,175 on behalf of a client who suffered a minor thigh injury when a pallet of jars of pickles fell on him at the supermarket where he was employed.

Farleys secure £50,000 award for claimant to cover injuries, damage to motorcycle and loss of earnings. Client broke his leg in a motorcycle accident.

August 2008

Farleys settled a claim for £28,662 against employers for a cleaner who tripped over a gym mat in the employer's gymnasium that she was going to clean.

Farleys settled a claim for £2,500 on behalf of a client who suffered a minor leg injury as a result of slipping on a piece of fish in a local supermarket.

Farleys settled a claim for £4,050 against employers on behalf of a client who fractured  an ankle when he slipped on grass during the course of his duties as a gardener.

May 2008

Farleys settled a claim for a motorist at £780,000 for head and skeletal injuries suffered in a road traffic accident. This included loss of earnings, care and treatment.

Farleys secured £50,000 compensation for claimant who contracted dermatitis during the course of his employment.