£109,600 awarded to claimant after a cellar fall

A 51-year-old man was awarded £109,600 by Doncaster County Court following a serious ankle injury caused by a fall in the cellar of the pub where he worked as a manager. At the time of the accident, he was 45 and suffered a severe fracture to his left ankle, which required surgery involving internal screws and a metal plate. He spent five days in the hospital and had his leg in plaster for two months, during which he was unable to walk without crutches.

The injury resulted in a permanent 20-degree reduction in ankle movement, and he could only walk slowly. The claimant found it difficult to stand for long periods, a key part of his job, which led to swelling and discomfort by the end of the day. As a result, he was forced to leave his job and was unemployed for over three years.

The court found that the defendant had failed to maintain the cellar steps properly, leading to the fall. The medical expert indicated that the claimant had a 35% chance of developing osteoarthritis and would likely be unable to work beyond the age of 62.

See also:

Personal Injury Solicitors in Doncaster

Slip, trip and fall injury claims

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Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

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Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.