Case Study – Road Traffic Collision Recovery

Mr. B’s Road Traffic Collision Recovery with Reach Personal Injury

In June 2019, Mr. B experienced a life-changing road traffic collision. A CT scan revealed he had suffered a significant brain injury, including a left frontal haemorrhagic contusion, a subdural haematoma, and a skull fracture. This diagnosis marked the beginning of a challenging recovery journey. It was a journey that required the specialist rehabilitation Reach Personal Injury provides for those impacted by road traffic collisions.

The Initial Assessment: Identifying Key Challenges

From the outset, our priority was to establish a comprehensive plan that supported Mr. B physically, emotionally, and functionally. An initial assessment revealed several critical challenges:

• Severe Fatigue: Scored 63/84 on the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS).
• Memory Loss and Physical Pain: Impacting daily functioning and quality of life.
• Severe Anxiety and Depression: Rated 17/21 and 21/27, respectively, indicating substantial mental health challenges.

These symptoms severely compromised Mr. B’s independence, forced him into a lower-level job, and disrupted his home life. However, with the combined efforts of his solicitor, case manager, and Reach Personal Injury, we embarked on a structured road traffic collision recovery plan.

Crafting a Personalised Road Traffic Collision Recovery Plan

At Reach, we understand that no two recoveries are the same. For Mr. B, we appointed a dedicated Programme Manager and Assistant who worked closely with his case manager. Together, they created a plan tailored to Mr. B’s specific challenges. SMART goals were set, ensuring clear, achievable targets to address memory, pain, fatigue, and mental health.

In addition to setting functional goals, our approach involved consistent updates and transparent communication with Mr. B, his family, and the legal team. This ensured the process was efficient and aligned with his overall recovery objectives.

Remarkable Progress on the Road to Independence

By November 2023, Mr. B’s progress was impressive across multiple areas:

• Fatigue: Improved from 63/84 to 21/84 on the MFIS.
• Anxiety and Depression: Marked reductions to 9/21 and 8/27, respectively, reflecting significant mental health improvement.
• Independence and Quality of Life: With pain and depression now managed, Mr. B regained his independence. He resumed going to the gym and secured a new job, describing his experience as follows:

“I’m very happy with the outcome of the rehabilitation Reach provided. I feel like I’ve been given the tools to manage anything. There’s less pain and depression, and I’m independent in every area of my home life.”

Empowering Independence for a Brighter Future

Mr. B’s journey is a testament to the transformative impact of targeted road traffic collision recovery. Through strong collaboration with all stakeholders — from his solicitor to his case manager and family — Reach ensured every intervention was effective, timely, and meaningful.

At Reach Personal Injury, we’re dedicated to empowering clients through expert rehabilitation, helping them achieve the best outcomes after life-altering injuries. To learn more about our approach to road traffic collision recovery, visit our Headlight Service page or contact us.