A Dorset woman, gravely injured in a road accident caused by her brother's negligent driving, today won £230,000 agreed damages in London's High Court.  Karen Hanmer, 38, sustained fractures to the left thigh, elbow and jaw, together with head wounds which left her with double vision. Her husband, Barry, and her son, Anthony, were also injured.

Mr Hanmer, 46, suffered a spinal injury and received £35,000 compensation in an earlier settlement.  Mr Trusted told Mr Justice Bell today that a settlement had also now been reached in Mrs Hanmer's case whereby she will receive £230,000 for her injuries, plus her legal costs.

Mrs Hanmer sued her brother - Mr Willis, of Canford Heath, Poole - whose motor insurers admitted ‘primary negligence’, although his sister was not wearing a seat belt.