September 11th, 2009
A woman from Salisbury is to make a compensation claim after tripping on an uneven pavement and breaking a bone in her foot.
Janet Street, 62, told the Salisbury Journal the incident happened because of a drop of one inch in the level of the pavement in Albany Road.
She claimed that the pavement in the area is in a "very bad way".
"My foot is in plaster and I will not be able to work for the next four to six weeks," Mrs Street added.
The sheltered housing worker is now planning to make a compensation claim and has taken photographs of the pavement where the incident occurred to use as evidence.
A recent series of Freedom of Information requests by the Liberal Democrats revealed the extent of the problem of poorly-maintained pavements in England.
The requests revealed that local authorities paid out £82 million to settle compensation claims related to injuries caused by uneven pavements between 2004 and 2009.
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August 17th, 2009
A burglary suspect is considering suing police after having his ear bitten off by a service dog.
Leon Reid, 31, had been pursued in New Cross, South London, after being spotted acting suspiciously in a garden.
However, he was brought down by the German Shepherd and had to have his ear sewn back on when the dog bit it right off.
Legal experts have said that Mr Reid may have a case for compensation if it can be proven that officers did not exercise reasonable restraint.
Factors such as the extent of his pain and suffering, as well as whether or not the dog was properly trained, will be taken into account.
Earlier this month, it was reported by the Sunderland Echo that a group of football supporters are seeking compensation following alleged police brutality after a match.
The men claim that they were hit with batons and set upon by dogs even though they had not been causing a disturbance.
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July 21st, 2009
A family is suing an NHS trust after their child was born with serious disabilities which were not picked up on in time for an abortion to be carried out.
Franchesca Parsons claims that Musgrove Park Hospital staff should have noticed little Rupert’s disabilities at the 20 week scan and that consequently, his was a wrongful birth because she would not have had him if she had known the extent of his problems.
She is claiming £1.5 million in interim compensation from Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust so that she can move Rupert, now five, into a specially adapted house.
Although the trust admits liability, it is disputing the amount of compensation, so a hearing is to go ahead at a later date.
According to BabyCentre.co.uk, pregnant women will be offered a detailed scan at between 18 and 22 weeks. This will check that the baby is developing normally.
Where problems are evident, an appointment for a scan with a foetal medicine specialist will usually be made within 72 hours and the options for the pregnancy can be discussed.
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March 23rd, 2009
A man who suffered terrible head injuries in a car accident ten years ago has secured a multi-million compensation settlement to cover his long-term care.
Danny Griffin, then 17, was hurt while travelling as a passenger in a car which hurtled out of control and hit a wall, Wigan Today reports.
Mr Griffin suffered bleeding in the brain and a skull fracture and his condition got gradually worse until he was sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Although he has now recovered to some extent, he will still need care for the rest of his life as he suffers from mood swings and memory problems.
A settlement against the insurers of the driver has now been organised and Mr Griffin will receive £6.3 million in the form of a lump sum, as well as annual payments for as long as he lives.
His father Graham said: "The compensation is a godsend. Had it not come, we would have muddled through, but it is likely that Danny would have been in a psychiatric unit for the rest of his life."
Even if a person is a passenger in a car which caused a crash, they may still be eligible for compensation and should seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer.
Tags: Bleeding In The Brain, Car Accident, Car Crash, Extent, Godsend, Head Injuries, Long Term Care, Lump Sum, Memory Problems, Mental Health Act, Mood Swings, Mr Griffin, Personal Injury Lawyer, Psychiatric Unit, Skull Fracture
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