Stuart McKechnie settles large 7 figure paraplegia claim

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20/12/2016

Stuart McKechnie has achieved a large 7 figure settlement for claimant, Kirsty Stitson, who sustained a L1 spinal fracture and spinal cord injury, at level T10 when she was struck by a sizeable piece of falling masonry.

Stuart was led by Frank Burton QC from 12 KBW and instructed by Stewarts Law LLP.

The press coverage can be found here.

Stewarts Law have written about the case on their website here.

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