January 13th, 2009
An 11-year-old boy has been awarded damages after being injured while trying on shoes in a sports shop.
The child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was trying on trainers at the JJB store in Edinburgh when he stood up to get the shoe on more easily.
He struck a mobile shoe pricing unit with his back and suffered cuts and torn clothing, the Herald attests.
The boy’s mother sued JJB on her son’s behalf, claiming that the company had a duty of care towards its customers.
Judge Sheriff Frank Crowe, QC, ruled that the worker operating the unit had not been looking out for the store’s customers properly and that he had not received adequate training in how to use the trolley.
He commented that the incident happened because of "momentary carelessness" and ordered JJB to pay the child £1,800 in compensation.
Every business or individual who occupies land or buildings has a duty of care to provide for the safety of visitors. Therefore if anyone is injured because of the negligence of the occupier, they may be eligible to make a no win, no fee compensation claim.
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December 17th, 2008
A 61-year-old woman has been awarded a compensation payout after she was injured in a fall at a railway station.
Margot Keats slipped on a wet platform at Nottingham station in November 2006 and broke her leg, the Derby Evening Telegraph reports.
She had to spend the day in an accident and emergency ward and needed a metal plate inserted into her leg due to the injuries she sustained.
Ms Keats took legal action against Central Trains, alleging that they had failed to adequately maintain the station area and stating that her Christmas had been negatively affected by the accident.
"The accident meant I had to cancel Christmas because I couldn’t get out to do any shopping. [It] really affected my confidence in wet and cold conditions and I am now much more wary of where I walk," she commented.
Central Trains has now admitted liability for the incident and Ms Keats will receive an undisclosed amount in damages.
Every business or individual that occupies land or buildings, including shops, offices, farms or factories, has a duty provide for the safety of visitors.
Anyone who is injured due to a slip, trip or fall because of the negligence of the occupier may be entitled to make a no win, no fee compensation claim and should seek the advice of a solicitor specialising in personal injury compensation claims.
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November 20th, 2008
A former harbour master who had to give up his job when he was injured in a fall has been paid compensation.
Michael Leggett, 58, had been working as a harbour master at Waveney district council for 21 years when he fell on some outside steps that had been left slimy by the sea.
There was no handrail and Mr Leggett injured his back, worsening his arthritis. Although he returned to work, he was forced to take early retirement after it became apparent that he could not continue due to his pain.
He pursued a compensation claim against the council and has now been awarded £6,000.
"I decided to pursue compensation because I felt strongly that the council had been negligent towards its employees. I wanted to make sure that none of my colleagues suffered the same fate," Mr Leggett commented.
A spokesperson for the council confirmed it had paid the money in an out of court settlement.
Every business or individual that occupies land or buildings, including shops, offices, farms or factories, has a duty provide for the safety of staff.
Anyone who is injured due to a slip, trip or fall because of the negligence of the occupier may be entitled to make a no win, no fee compensation claim and should seek the advice of a solicitor specialising in personal injury compensation claims.
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November 10th, 2008
A worker who was injured in a fall while working at Stansted Airport is appealing for compensation for the injuries she suffered.
Martine Widlake, 33, was patrolling the airport on foot when she caught her heel on some stairs in July 2004.
She fell down a flight of steps and landed on her back heavily. She now claims that the fall exacerbated an existing spinal problem and has since suffered ongoing pain, the Herts and Essex Observer reports.
Ms Widlake has now launched a claim for compensation against the firm that owns the airport, BAA, which has admitted liability but disagrees on the size of Ms Widlake’s claim.
Judges at the high court are expected to rule on the case this week.
Every business or individual that occupies land or buildings, including shops, offices, farms or factories, has a duty provide for the safety of visitors.
Anyone who is injured due to a slip, trip or fall because of the negligence of the occupier may be entitled to make a no win, no fee compensation claim and should seek the advice of a solicitor specialising in personal injury compensation claims.
Tags: Baa, Essex, Factories, Flight Of Steps, Herts And Essex Observer, Negligence, No Win No Fee Compensation Claim, Occupier, Personal Injury Compensation, Personal Injury Compensation Claims, Solicitor Specialising, Stairs, Stansted Airport, Woman
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October 17th, 2008
A councillor from Essex has been awarded compensation after she slipped on a wet floor in an airport.
Tina Knight, 66, was at the baggage claim area at Stansted Airport when she slipped on a pool of water.
She fractured a toe, as well as hurting her knee, hip and thumb.
Ms Knight took Rentokil Initial Facilities Services, the cleaning company she held responsible for the fall, to court.
At London’s court of appeal this week, the judge agreed that Rentokil was "primarily liable" and that they had not cleaned the floor to sufficient standards.
Commenting on her injuries, Ms Knight said: "I love to wear high-heeled shoes. I have about 200 pairs of shoes, but I can no longer wear them."
The amount of compensation Ms Knight will receive has not been specified.
Every business or individual who occupies land or buildings has a duty of care to provide for the safety of visitors. Therefore if anyone is injured after a slip, trip or fall because of the negligence of the occupier, they may be eligible to make a no win, no fee compensation claim.
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