Beaten up by my flat mate - Causing multiple facial fractures | Winston Solicitors Skip to main content

Beaten up by my flat mate - Causing multiple facial fractures

I was living in shared accommodation to make it cheaper and live closer to my work in the centre of town. This meant that I did not know all my flatmates. We each had our own rooms with a lock on the door, but also had shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.

I came back home late, after a long shift at work and one of my flatmates was in the kitchen smoking and looking at his phone. He said something to me I did not catch, but sounded angry and then said that I owned him money. He started shouting and stood up threatening me with all sorts of things he was going to do.

I do not know where the misunderstanding about the money came from; I offered him all the cash I had, but he said it was not enough and he just started hitting me. All the blows were to my head and face, and it was intensely painful.

He did not stop until someone came in and pulled him off me. Then he ran out and we called the police and an ambulance. I could not see; my eyes were so swollen.

At hospital they told me I had multiple fractures to my face, right across both sides of my nose, cheekbones, and jaw. I needed surgery more than once before amazingly everything did fully heal.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority awarded me £11,000 for my injuries, the highest tariff it is possible to get for broken bones in the face.

Client feedback

I instructed Winstons to assist me in a CiCA application. Keertan and Heidi made it a stress free process. The communication was amazing and all conversations were done in a sensitive and compassionate way. The knowledge and advice I received was comprehensive but helped me understand each stage of the process. I needed an out of time waiver and was so grateful that they achieved this and I received and award that accounted for all of the offences. I could not recommend them enough. Thank you so much for your help.
Victoria
Thank you so much for your help in my pursuit a CICA claim. Keertan was very helpful and informative at each stage of the process. I would highly reccomend Winstons solicitors to help future clients with their claim.
Marcus
I would highly recommend these solicitors to anyone they're amazing they keep you updated with anything and everything amazing service
Chelsea
Me and my little sister both got compensation although mine took a lot longer due to the complexity of the case. My main case worker and even the ones that picked up the case when she was unwell did everything above and beyond to provide me with as much information and clarity. I would 100% recommend to anyone how is looking for justice in which the police failed to provide. Not only this the fee they take as their own fees is very reasonable. Not only did she help me with my case but she also helped me in a person level to acsess files of my case that I struggled to obtain. This held no importance to her but she helped me either way. Anytime I called or emailed I got a prompt reply. Thank you to you all I wish you nothing but success and blessings.
Lameysha
Amazing wonderful solicitors who are always there for you when you need any help with your case. I appreciate all hard work they have done for me and every step of the way keeping in contact with me with updates. I highly recommend Winston's solicitors 10 star rating in my view. They very quick and efficient service the best the business.They helped me turn my life around I am grateful and thankful for there help.
Lucy
I was extremely impressed with the service that Winston solicitors provided, they kept me well informed about my case and dealt with it very quickly.
Anonymous
I would highly recommend and have recommended Winston solicitors, 5 ⭐️
Anonymous
I just want to say thank you to Heidi Stewart at Winston solicitors for all the compassion and help for me getting my compensation, she has remarkable and can’t thank her enough! X
Liam