A man who suffered a range of severe injuries in a road accident has been awarded more than a £1m in compensation.

Gerard Lane was driving a van when it was struck by a car driven by Deborah Lake. Ms Lake was killed in the collision. Mr Lane sustained a number of physical injuries together with brain damage that led to emotional, behavioural and psychological problems. He was no longer able to continue his work as a construction site project manager.

Ms Lake’s representatives admitted liability.

Mr Lane’s compensation included £126,027 for lost of past income, £360,633 for future losses, £231,722 to pay for a support worker and £377,009 for rehabilitation.