Glasgow mum who lost leg in Clydebank BMW hit-and-run crash settles £1m legal action against driver
A mum-of-one who lost her leg in a hit-and-run crash has settled a £1m legal action against the driver.
Kerrie Lavery, 26, suffered the life-changing injury when Thomas Granger struck her with a BMW while she was on her way home from a mental health charity event in October 2021.
A court heard Granger was travelling at about 80mph, double the limit, when the collision occurred at a pedestrian crossing near Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire.
Alanah Boyle, who was also mowed down, suffered an injury to her pelvis, elbow, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Granger admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.
In May 2024, he was jailed for 33 months and banned from driving for seven years.
Ms Lavery, from Drumchapel in Glasgow, last year launched a civil claim in relation to the incident, which was raised at the Court of Session.
At the time, it was understood the £1m legal action sought to cover the cost of prosthetics for the rest of Ms Lavery's life, as well as compensation for the impact on her life, including lost earnings.
In an update on Wednesday, Ms Lavery's lawyers confirmed the action had now been successfully settled.
Chris Stewart, partner at Digby Brown Solicitors, said: "What happened to Kerrie was agonising and life-changing and something no young mother should have to endure.
"I can't comment on specifics around the civil claim, but I can confirm the action has now [been] settled which means Kerrie can access the best possible medical treatment for the rest of her life as well as secure her financial future after the crash impacted her ability to work.
"Kerrie has already proven her strength and determination throughout her recovery - from physios to prosecution hearings to simply staying upbeat for her wee boy.
"Of course, there are hard days, but I know she also has a positive and tight-knit network of friends and family who offer support.
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