Swift support after a high-profile parade incident leads to £5,000 settlement

Swift support after a high-profile parade incident leads to £5,000 settlement

Client background

Our client was a 51-year-old man from the Wrexham area. On 26 May 2025, he attended a large victory parade celebrating Liverpool Football Club’s 2024/25 Premier League title win, held on Water Street in Liverpool.

During the event, a motorist drove a vehicle into the crowd. The incident was widely reported in the news and resulted in numerous casualties. Our client was struck on the foot/ankle and was assisted by paramedics at the scene.

Injuries sustained

As a result of the collision, our client suffered:

• A soft tissue injury to his left foot/ankle
• A psychological injury, which continued after the immediate physical symptoms settled

Impact on daily life

Although the physical injury was relatively minor, the psychological effects were significant. Our client found it difficult to go out in public, particularly in situations involving crowds, which had a clear impact on day-to-day confidence and independence.

How PSR Solicitors handled the claim

Our client attended one of our offices within two weeks of the incident to seek advice. We accepted instructions under a no-win, no-fee agreement, ensuring he could pursue a claim without financial risk.

Because this was a high-profile incident, an early priority was identifying the correct parties and insurer details. We contacted the Police to obtain the relevant information, then notified the insurer promptly and progressed the claim without delay. Throughout, we worked proactively with those involved to keep matters moving and to secure a clear outcome for our client.

Outcome and settlement

The insurer did not provide a formal liability response, but confirmed their client was minded to settle and made a pre-medical offer of £5,000.

We explained that settling before medical evidence can be risky, particularly where psychological symptoms are involved. However, given the minor nature of the physical injury and the client’s wish to resolve matters quickly, we discussed the offer in detail and ensured he understood the position fully before making any decision.

After taking advice, our client chose to accept the offer. The compensation was then paid promptly, bringing the claim to a swift conclusion.

How the client benefited

While the physical injury was minor, the settlement provided meaningful support and recognised the impact of the incident. The funds also gave our client the option to seek professional support for any ongoing psychological symptoms, should he wish to do so.

Fee earner comment

“This was a high-profile incident, and we were able to work closely with the Police and the insurer to secure a positive outcome for our client.”

Client feedback

Our client later emailed to express his thanks:

“Many, many thanks for your time and guidance in all of this. You've been so wonderful.”

Contact PSR Solicitors

If you or a loved one have been injured in a public incident through no fault of your own, PSR Solicitors are here to help you move forward with clear, practical legal advice.

As a leading firm of personal injury solicitors across North Wales, Cheshire and the North West, we have the experience to act quickly, identify the right parties, and pursue the compensation you are entitled to on a No Win No Fee basis.

Whether your injuries are physical, psychological, or both, you can trust our Law Society accredited solicitors to support you throughout your claim with a professional, approachable and reliable service. Speak to our team today and let us help you take the next step.​​​​​​