December 18th, 2009
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October 29th, 2009

A man who suffered brain injuries after he fell 20 feet into a supermarket car park is seeking compensation from Plymouth City Council.
Jonathan Harvey was a physiotherapy student and a keen sportsman in 2003 when he went on a night out with friends, the Plymouth Herald reports.
However, after getting out of a taxi, Mr Harvey allegedly tripped over a fence and plunged 20 feet onto concrete.
He was in hospital for eight months and still finds it difficult to walk and talk because of his brain injury.
The victim has taken legal action against Plymouth City Council for failing to ensure its land was safe for visitors under the Occupiers’ Liability Act.
A spokesperson for the council denied liability, insisting that Mr Harvey was to blame for the accident.
Anyone who suffers a personal injury should seek legal advice within three years of the incident in order to be able to claim compensation.

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September 3rd, 2009

A man is taking legal action against Blackpool Pleasure Beach following an incident last month which saw two carts on the Big Dipper run into each other.
It is thought one carriage stopped and the other shunted into the back of it, causing whiplash and other injuries to those inside.
Zahid Shafeez, 45, said he is suing because his two children Zain, 13, and Sohaib, 12, suffered badly bruised knees and he has not yet received a response from the Pleasure Beach organisers.
"We’re considering legal action because we have not been contacted by anyone," he confirmed to the Manchester Evening News.
A spokesperson for the theme park said at the time of the crash that it was saddened to have heard about the injuries and wished the victims a speedy recovery.
Theme park owners have a duty of care towards their visitors and anyone who sustains personal injury as a result of a ride’s safety standards being inadequate could be eligible to make a compensation claim.

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August 27th, 2009

Two care firms which were held responsible for the death of a disabled man after leaving him alone in the bath have offered his family compensation.
Turning Point Scotland and Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association were both fined after the incident, which saw 44-year-old Billy Thomson suffer 40 per cent burns to his body.
He later died from multiple organ failure, the Glasgow Sunday Mail reports.
In a new development, the two companies have offered Mr Thomson’s relatives £40,000 in compensation.
The victim’s brother James said: The family will give this careful consideration."
A spokesperson for Sanctuary Scotland said that the organisation extends its deepest sympathies to the family.
Anyone who suffers a personal injury or harm as a result of negligence from nursing home staff or home care workers may be able to make a compensation claim and should seek specialist legal advice.
For a claim to succeed, it must be proven that the level of care fell below that which could be reasonably expected.

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