Five-figure sum secured for young driver injured at notorious Glasgow junction

Matthew Murray was driving southbound on High Street in Glasgow city centre when he was hurt in a car crash.

He just passed the iconic Tolbooth Steeple clocktower when another car failed to stop and smashed into the passenger side of his car right outside the Tolbooth Bar.

Matthew, 21, suffered painful neck and shoulder injuries in the ‘T-bone’ collision which impacted his work, home and social life.

But after speaking to Digby Brown he was able to recover his losses and return to a financial position as if the accident never happened.

Matthew paid tribute to Christie Woods in our Glasgow office for the legal support he received.

He said: "I'd like to say thanks for everything she did for me.

“She represented me for around 10 months and over that time she was incredibly patient and understanding with my circumstances.

“Since the initial incident my life has been absolutely chaotic but she made it that bit easier for me.

“I'm delighted with the outcome, having felt the circumstances at the time were slightly unfair on me, given the financial situation I was placed in and the impact this had on those around me.

“I finally feel as if I have received a good amount of closure on the situation and I feel that I am in a much better place and I am glad that I can put it behind me for now.

“I appreciate this might be a pretty normal case for you to deal with, however, for me it was a very big part of my life and you have been absolutely brilliant with me.”

Christie was able to secure fair compensation for Matthew after gathering the right evidence to build a strong argument.

She recovered medical records, police reports and CCTV that showed the crash unfold.

This meant Christie could build a case around the argument that the other driver failed to give way to Matthew and failed to drive with consideration for other road users.

Matthew's car accident claim was settled within one year and without the need to go to court.

Christie said: “Matthew was injured through no fault of his own and it was really important to me to make sure he received the support he needed.

“Not just in building a strong case but talking him through the process in plain English and, more importantly, making sure he felt heard and assured.

“I’m glad I was able to help Matthew in a way that positively impacted his life and wish him all the best for the future.”