Trip Accident Claim
Our client, Jane, received compensation for a trip accident claim.
She was on her way to work when she tripped over a rocking paving slab. Jane fractured her ankle and required an operation for internal fixation of the ankle. She was absent from work for almost four months and incurred lost income. Her partner had provided care to her during this period and she also had some treatment incidental costs. The claim was vigorously defended by Birmingham City Council.
The Council said they had an adequate system of inspection and also blamed contractors who had worked in the area three months earlier for the poor reinstatement of the paving slab. The council also intended to rely on a code of practice issued by the government which indicated that they were only required to inspect 10% of reinstated works. Legal proceedings were issued solely against the council.
At trial the Judge found in favour of Jane. The Judge did not consider the council had carried out a valid inspection when they had gone out three months before her accident and when the works were still ongoing. Mrs M was awarded general damages of £8,500 and Special damages of £1,600.
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