Case Studies
People in the following circumstances have brought claims successfully. The approximate value of such an injury is in brackets after each case study.
- Using a defective gate at school that swung back and hit the pupil in the head causing facial scarring that will be permanent. (£4,800)
- A child broke an ankle in a pub play area. (£1,500)
- A teenager was involved in a car accident and suffered neck injuries. (£2,000)
- A university student fell on a wet floor and injured their ankle. (£2,500)
If you attend a place of education then you are owed a duty of care to have a safe environment. If this is not provided and someone is injured this may give rise to a claim. Contact us with the details and we will advise you.