Damian Horan

About Damian

I’m a vastly experienced neuro trauma solicitor who has successfully concluded some of the most complex and high value brain and spinal cord injury claims in the UK in recent years.

Widely regarded as one of the most experienced catastrophic injury solicitors in the UK, I have an incredibly successful track record in achieving fantastic outcomes for the clients I represent. All my cases are brought in the High Court in London and almost all of the settlements I achieve result in seven and eight figure compensation payments for my clients.

There are few solicitors in the country who can match the experience I have acquired over the last 30 years dealing with complex personal injury claims.

My clients come from across the UK and internationally, and I have significant experience of acting in cases where the injury was sustained abroad, or where liability is denied. I have particular experience and expertise of acting in cases where there is both a severe spinal cord and brain injury trauma. I have acted for many years as a professional deputy and understand the interface between the litigation claim process and the court of protection for our clients who lack capacity to conduct their own litigation or manage their financial affairs.

In 2017 I was shortlisted by the Law Society for UK solicitor of the year in recognition of the work I do in supporting people who have sustained catastrophic injuries and the charities who also support them. I’m also an ambassador for CBIT, the national charity which supports children with acquired brain injury and I regularly participate in fundraising events.

I have a dedicated team of lawyers who work alongside me, all of whom have vast experience of succeeding in complex and high-value brain injury and spinal cord injury claims. I visit clients at major trauma centres, hospitals or rehabilitation centres throughout the country. I also see clients at their homes or, if they prefer at an appropriate venue close to their home. I’m also able to see clients at our offices in London, Richmond, Guildford, Woking, Southampton and have access to meeting rooms in most major cities.

Recent personal injury case settlements

• Significant 7 figure settlement for a brain injury – Damian Horan and his personal injury team secure a significant 7 figure settlement for a brain injury sustained by a 9-year old boy when he was struck by a car.
• Moore Barlow secure judgment for catastrophically brain injured child – Damages claim will be in excess of £10 million.
• Seven figure settlement achieved for 2 catastrophically brain damaged sisters involved in the same road traffic collision
• £20m settlement approved by the High Court in London for a young man in his early 20s left severely brain damaged following an RTA
• £5m settlement approved by the High Court in London for a 67 year old, left tetraplegic and brain damaged following an RTA.
• £17m settlement for young lady in her early 20s rendered tetraplegic and brain damaged following an RTA. The settlement is believed to be the highest award ever secured for a case of this nature. Claim was brought in the High Court, London.
• £13.1m for a young man in his 20s left tetraplegic and brain damaged following an RTA. Claim was brought in the High Court, London.
• £9m for an incomplete paraplegic with a brain injury following a high profile terrorist attack. Claim was brought in the High Court, London.
• £4.75m on appeal for a man in his 50s involved in a motorcycle accident with an untraced driver, left paraplegic and brain damaged. The claim which had previously been rejected on the basis of poor prospects by other solicitors was brought against the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
• Maximum award achieved on appeal through the Criminal Injuries Compensation of Authority for young lady left paraplegic and brain damaged following a knife attack.
• £10m secured for a young man severely brain damaged while a passenger in his father’s car. Settlement approved by the High Court in London.
• £3.4m secured for a man in his 40s, injured whilst working as a refuse collector. Settlement approved by the High Court in London.
• £8 million secured for a young lady in her 20s, sustaining a brain injury and an incomplete spinal cord injury, whilst she was a passenger in her boyfriend’s car. Claim was brought in the High Court, London.
• £12.5m for a pedestrian left tetraplegic and brain damaged following an RTA. Claim was brought in the High Court, London.
• £13m for a claim arising from non-accidental brain injuries involving a child – claim compromised of a CICA and civil claim awards. Settlement approved by the High Court in London.

Professional memberships

• Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)
• Law Society
• Middle Temple
• Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
• Headway

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