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Paula’s story

Losing Ben changed Paula’s life forever, but with the right support, she has found the strength to rebuild and keep his legacy alive.

Reviewed by

Victoria Martin

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

Type of injury: Cycling Collision SERIOUS INJURY

The incident

What started as a normal day for Paula ended with her losing her husband, Ben. Ben was knocked off his bike whilst cycling home from work, when ambulance crew arrived, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. With no CCTV and no independent witnesses, Paula has spent years searching for answers and justice.

IN PAULA'S OWN WORDS

Watch her story

Discover how Paula found the support to rebuild her life and keep Ben’s legacy alive.

01/06
Paula
The main thing that got me through was the level of support that I received, from family and friends and having that professional support as well was really helpful, especially from such an early stage.
Paula
Victoria Martin
I don’t know how you recover from something like this, but she’s definitely rebuilding. And she’s thriving; when I speak to her and hear how she is moving forward. Ben is still in her life and always will be.
Victoria Martin Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

WHAT THE OUTCOME MEANT FOR PAULA

The Outcome

For Paula, the outcome was about more than the claim. It was about finding answers, securing accountability and having the support she needed to rebuild her life while keeping Ben’s legacy alive.

  • For Paula the moment that mattered most was getting support, from her family and friends, and from Victoria and the team.
    For Paula the moment that mattered most was getting support, from her family and friends, and from Victoria and the team.
  • We helped Paula seek the answered she deserved, finding new evidence and eventually securing 75% liability against the defendant.
    We helped Paula seek the answered she deserved, finding new evidence and eventually securing 75% liability against the defendant.
  • Sadly we cannot bring Ben back, but Paula’s story show’s how she has been able to rebuild her life I the face of immense grief, and keep Bens legacy alive by raising awareness of better road safety.
    Sadly we cannot bring Ben back, but Paula’s story show’s how she has been able to rebuild her life I the face of immense grief, and keep Bens legacy alive by raising awareness of better road safety.

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