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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December 2nd, 2008
A father has launched legal action against Boots after his baby daughter was hit by a rolling pin outside one if its stores.
John-Paul Burns was standing outside the store in Dundee with Alyssa, 19 months old, in a pushchair.
However, a rolling pin being used on the third floor then fell from a window, hitting the child on the head.
She was taken to hospital and treated, but her family says she still suffers from headaches and problems with shyness more than seven months later.
Although Boots has now been fined £6,500 for breaching health and safety regulations, Mr Burns said this is not enough and has launched civil legal action against the retailer.
A spokesperson for Boots said: "We would like to reiterate our sincere apologies to the family for the upset and distress this accident has caused."
It added that its safety procedures have been reviewed since Alyssa’s accident.
Every business, including shops, offices, farms or factories, has a duty provide for the safety of visitors.
Anyone who is injured because of the negligence of the business 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.
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