£100,000 Awarded by Plymouth City Council Following Accident in School
Schools should always be safe environments for pupils, teachers and visitors. Any risks within school buildings and playgrounds must be accounted for at all times, but there are unfortunate occasions in which accidents can happen and these may have life-changing implications. While a financial payment is never a substitute for the physical or mental damage that occurs as a result of school injuries, making an accident at school claim can offer some reprieve and significant financial compensation for victims.
GA Solicitors has a range of experience in helping school injury victims to make a successful accident at school claim. In one noteworthy case, a 47-year-old teaching assistant sustained a back injury while at work in a Plymouth primary school. She was putting the children’s toys away in a hut, but it was windy and a child slammed the door into the victim’s back causing significant pain.
Following this accident in school, the injury escalated into chronic pain and further psychological problems. She was unable to return to work following the incident and lost her career as a result of the accident she suffered. These long-term implications meant it was likely that she may be eligible to make an accident at school claim and the victim sought the assistance of the expert team at GA to explore this option.
To create a strong accident at school claim, our personal injury solicitors undertook loss of earnings calculations taking into account the fact that the teaching assistant could no longer continue her career. Liability was initially disputed; however, it was deemed at Plymouth County Court that Plymouth City Council was negligent as it did not carry out a risk assessment at the school which would have highlighted this potential issue. Had this risk assessment been undertaken and a latch and hook fitted then the accident at work would not have occurred.
Following a split trial and mediation guided by GA’s experienced personal injury team, the client was awarded £100,000 in compensation.
If you or a loved one has suffered a school injury, you may also be entitled to make a sizeable accident at school claim. Our expert team can help you to explore this possibility and will provide you with the highest levels of client service throughout your case. With our help, you may be able to make an accident at school claim that covers medical expenses and loss of earnings if applicable. Call us on 01752 203500 or email enquiries@GAsolicitors.com to discuss your circumstances with a member of the team.
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