£6,000 awarded to child for elbow injury

An 8-year-old child was awarded £6,000 by the Guildford County Court after sustaining a fractured elbow and wrist injury at school. The injuries occurred when the claimant fell from play equipment placed on a hard surface.

After the accident, the claimant was taken to hospital, where K-wires were inserted into his elbow and wrist under general anaesthetic to hold the bones in place. The injuries required a plaster cast, which caused discomfort and needed to be replaced several times, adding to the child’s distress.

The claimant underwent another procedure under general anaesthetic to remove the K-wires and cast, further contributing to his trauma. A medical expert later confirmed that the wrist injury healed within three months, and the elbow within six months, with no long-term issues expected.

The Local Authority responsible for the school was sued under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957, which requires them to take reasonable steps to prevent accidents. The Court awarded the child £6,000 in general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity.

See also:

Personal Injury Solicitors in Guildford

Child injury compensation claims

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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

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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.