May 8th, 2009
A woman who has been left in fear of leaving the house after a fall on an uneven pavement is seeking compensation from her local council.
Daphne Slater, 73, was being pushed in a wheelchair to the doctors’ surgery by her son Stephen when he and the chair tripped over a sharp rise in the footpath, the Eastwood Advertiser reports.
Ms Slater fell from the chair and suffered cuts and bruises to her face, hands and feet, the Eastwood Advertiser reports.
She is claiming compensation from Nottinghamshire county council, alleging that it had not kept the path in a satisfactory state of repair and that it resurfaced it shortly after her accident.
The council has denied liability and declined to comment on the case while it goes through the appropriate legal channels.
Local council highways departments are usually responsible for maintaining and monitoring the condition of pavements, roads and highways.
They will be considered liable for any injury sustained in a pavement tripping accident if they have failed to have an adequate inspection regime or if they have not repaired any section of pavement that was known to be defective.
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April 21st, 2009
A man has secured an undisclosed sum in compensation after slipping on flower petals at a railway station.
Brian Piccolo of Witham was walking home from work at BNP Paribas in July 2003 when he slipped as he walked past Chiltern Flowers’ stall at Marylebone Station, London.
He suffered injuries to his wrist and back and fears that he may need a wheelchair in future.
"Everybody has been affected, the whole family. I walk 50 yards at best and then have to rest," he commented.
Mr Piccolo took legal action against the flower seller, claiming compensation of £1.5 million.
He won the right to damages in 2007 after a judge at the high court ruled that the shop did not have a "reasonably effective and safe system for dealing with the danger of fallen petals".
Mr Piccolo has now been awarded compensation as part of an out-of-court settlement, although it is not known if he received the full sum he had pursued.
Under the limitation rules for personal injury, court proceedings for compensation must be started within three years of the date of the accident, otherwise the claimant will lose the right to bring their claim.
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February 16th, 2009
A teenager is taking legal action against Disney after being left brain damaged by a heart attack she claims was caused by repeatedly riding the Tower of Terror ride.
According to the Daily Express, Leanne Deacon went on the thrill ride seven times during a family holiday in Orlando in 2005.
After the last ride, her heart stopped and she suffered a stroke which left her confined to a wheelchair and in need of constant care.
She is now seeking legal action through her mother June in a bid to claim over £10,000 from Disney, claiming that the company was negligent and did not provide the appropriate restraints for people on the ride.
Disney has declined to comment on the case.
Anyone injured in an accident at a theme park may be eligible to claim compensation if it can be proven that the owners or operators were at fault and should seek legal advice in order to investigate their options.
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December 17th, 2008
A woman who used to work as a postwoman before being hit by a car is to receive a compensation payout for the injuries she suffered.
Louise Balsom, then 36, was driving her car in 2002 when she was hit from behind by another vehicle.
She suffered injuries to her neck, shoulders and back, the Northampton Chronicle and Echo reports.
However, Ms Balsom also developed fibromyalgia, a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch.
She now needs a wheelchair and relies on care from others to perform everyday tasks.
Ms Balsom has now been awarded £419,000 in damages after it was ruled that the other driver was responsible for the incident.
"I’m very relieved that this long fight for justice is finally over. I can now look forward to receiving proper care for the rest of my life," she commented.
Anyone injured in such an accident should seek legal advice as they could be eligible for compensation if it can be proved that another party was responsible for the incident.
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