Kerrie Lavery, a young mum from Glasgow, wins £1 million in compensation after a hit-and-run crash left her with a life-changing injury.
Glasgow: A young mum named Kerrie Lavery lost her leg in a hit-and-run. She was awarded £1 million after taking legal action against the driver.
Kerrie, 26, was hit by Thomas Granger, 47, who drove his BMW at 81 mph. This was more than double the speed limit of 40 mph near Clydebank on October 2, 2021.
After the crash, Kerrie had to have her right leg amputated. Her friend, Alanah Boyle, 29, also suffered injuries while they walked home from a charity event.
Granger didn’t stop after hitting them. He drove away but later returned to the scene. Friends thought he was helping until they realized he was the driver.
Granger was caught by the police. He received a 33-month prison sentence and a seven-year driving ban for causing serious injury and failing to stop.
Kerrie filed a compensation claim in September last year to ensure she could get medical treatment for life. Her lawyers confirmed the case has been settled successfully.
After the court action, Kerrie said Granger needed to be held accountable for his actions. She acknowledged the crash changed her life but tried to stay positive.
Alanah, who was also injured, expressed pride in Kerrie’s recovery and positivity. She felt lucky not to be more hurt and admired Kerrie’s strength.
Chris Stewart from Digby Brown Solicitors said Kerrie’s experience was painful and life-altering. He confirmed the settlement would help Kerrie access medical care and secure her financial future.
He hopes Kerrie and her family can now move forward into a brighter future.
