A DAD has been awarded £1.75million compensation after suffering devastating injuries when he was hit by a London bus David Mitchell, 43, was awarded the payout for the accident which happened outside London’s Euston train station.

The father-of-two, a station worker for Transport for London, was left unable to speak, walk or care for himself due to the traumatic brain injury he suffered and is currently looked after at a care home in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.

During a hearing at London’s High Court on Tuesday, lawyers praised the care given to Mr Mitchell by his devoted mumValerie.

Since the incident in December 2010 she has travelled 45,000miles to visit and look after her severely disabled son.

Mrs Mitchell, of Glenmere Park Avenue, Thundersley, said: “It’s been hard. The day David had his accident turned all our lives upside down.

“He has lost everything in his life, his fantastic job, his lifestyle, his girlfriend.

He used to be so fun and outgoing, but I have had to find the strength to care for him because he is my son. He is the love of my life and he is the most important thing in my world.”

Mr Mitchell had been crossing Evensholt Road, outside Euston station, to meet his girlfriend when he was struck by the bus.

He was taken to the Royal London Hospital where doctors desperately battled to save him.

He has been in various rehabilitation centres for the past three years.

The passionate West Ham fan has limited speech and little mobility, but the court heard he retains a “sparkling sense of humour”.

Mrs Mitchell travels to Sawbridgeworth three times a week to see her son and religiously takes his washing home to launder it herself.

She added: “It has been a long battle, but this money will be used to get David the best care.

“My goal is that one day he is well enough to come home so I can care for him. I will give up everything to look after my son, but I could not have done this without his father, David, who has been there as emotional support.”

Suing through his mother, Mr Mitchell claimed damages from bus operators, Arriva London North Ltd, who denied liability but agreed to a £1.75 million settlement of his case.

The figure was approved by top judge Mr Justice Stewart.

Mr Mitchell’s lawyers claimed the bus driver had failed to keep a proper look out, but Arriva levelled the same allegation against Mr Mitchell.