Digby Brown confirms end of Clutha civil claims

Digby Brown Solicitors has successfully settled all its civil claims following the Clutha helicopter tragedy.

Around 10 pursuers have now reportedly received final settlements – which total £1.3 million – nearly four years after the 2013 disaster.

Claimants suffered from fractures or psychiatric disorders to serious conditions such spine or brain injuries.

Nearly all cases were settled out of court but it is understood some individual payments included six-figure sums.

Although liability was never disputed some cases took years to bring to a conclusion due to disputes over the value of the final settlement.

Fern Mapp, solicitor at Digby Brown (pictured) who represented all of the firm’s Clutha clients, said: “We do not discuss individual cases or payments but as the fourth anniversary approaches, I am pleased to confirm the final cases arising out of the Clutha disaster have settled.

“During the course of our investigations Babcock admitted liability under Section 76(2) of the Civil Aviation Act 1982.

“Many victims had complex claims having suffered serious and life changing psychological and physical injuries.”

She added: “While nothing can truly compensate for the loss of a loved one or for the physical and psychological injuries suffered by victims, we successfully maximised the settlements received for our clients with the benefit of full funding for thorough investigations and, where required, litigation.”