Streatham- Met Police payout £1.3m after woman is hit by van

The incident took place in Streatham, south London in 2019.

The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, sustained serious head injuries and is now cared for by her family.

Giles Mooney KC, representing the woman, told the High Court that both parties agreed she was partly responsible for the collision and would receive 40 per cent of the total damages.

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Mr Mooney said the funds would help purchase a home that could better support her ongoing care needs.

Judge Sylvia de Bertodano approved the settlement and said the woman had spent almost six months in hospital following the collision.

She said: "She lives now with her family but she continues to suffer life-changing, ongoing symptoms as a result of the accident.

"She will never work or live independently again.

"I recognise that the damages in terms of money will only be a proportion of what is needed, but I very much hope that it means that the family can move forward in the certainty of what funding is available to support her future."

"I would like to wish you and all your family the very, very best for the future".

Adam Clemens, representing the Metropolitan Police, also offered his best wishes.

He said: "May I just take this opportunity to wish the claimant and her family the very best of luck going forward."