£5,750 award for scarring and leg injuries

An 18-year-old woman was awarded £5,750 at Walsall County Court after sustaining a serious leg injury during a night out at a nightclub. The claimant slipped and fell onto broken glass on the floor, resulting in a deep cut to her right leg. She required stitches to stem the bleeding and suffered significant pain and discomfort for several weeks. The injury took over six months to heal fully.

Despite healing, the claimant was left with a permanent crescent-shaped scar, 5 cm long and 1 cm wide, on her leg. Doctors informed her that nothing could be done to improve the appearance of the scar. The scar made the claimant self-conscious, both during the recovery period, when her leg was strapped, and afterward due to the visible scar.

Unable to reach a settlement with the defendant, the claimant pursued legal action. The case was heard at Walsall County Court, where the judge awarded her £5,750 for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. The claimant was 21 years old at the time of the final hearing.

See also:

Walsall personal injury claims

Scar injury claims

Disclaimer

Case studies are for informational purposes only and aim to help prospective claimants understand the injury claim process. They are based on cases handled by Quittance panel solicitors or sourced from public court records.

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

About the author

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.