Trapped stiletto causes broken arm

One of our clients (aged 49) attended her daughter’s wedding reception at a hotel in Swindon. The dance floor at the reception was only a temporary construction and had been erected beforehand. There were small gaps between the floor panels. Whilst our client was dancing, one of her stilettos got caught in one of the gaps, causing her to fall over and break her right arm. She had to undergo surgery. Fortunately, she has made a good recovery from this injury and there was no claim for loss of earnings. After receiving our letter of claim the insurers of the hotel admitted liability. We were able to negotiate a settlement for her.

SJ Edney solicitors obtained £11,700.00 for this client in 2009

 

 

Large pothole throws cyclist off his bike fracturing his left clavicle

We acted for a client (aged 42) who was involved in an accident during February 2007 when he fell from his bicycle. He had been riding along a narrow country lane in Wiltshire when his bike hit a large pothole in the road which was filled with rainwater. As a result, he was thrown off his bike, hitting the road and fracturing his left clavicle. The Highway Authority responsible for this stretch of road was Wiltshire County Council who vigorously denied liability for his accident. They tried to pass the blame onto Network Rail who had also been working in this area at the material time. Proceedings had to be issued at Court and once these had been served on their solicitors, they admitted liability straightaway. Fortunately, our client made a complete recovery from his injury although he has been left with an unsightly lump on his shoulder.

SJ Edney solicitors obtained £6,000.00 for this client in 2008

 

Ankle injury caused by defective grid

Another client (a pensioner) tripped over a defective grid outside her local Lidl store causing her a nasty ankle injury. This injury had a major impact on her life in that it took her much longer than before to do her normal household chores and care for her disabled husband. She had been fit and active prior to her accident and not surprisingly her symptoms caused her to become depressed. The prognosis for the future was encouraging. This case settled before the issue of proceedings.

SJ Edney solicitors obtained £10,000.00 for this client in 2007

 

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