£7,000 compensation for wrist injury after a slip on ice

Public liability compensation of £7,000 was awarded at Court in Chester in 2013 to a 46 year-old woman who sustained a wrist injury after slipping on ice in a car park.

Injury details

The claimant, aged 45, slipped on ice in the car park of an antiques shop where she worked, injuring her wrist and thigh. After seeking treatment at A&E, her wrist was placed in a cast. She experienced significant pain and reduced mobility in her wrist for over a month, preventing her from working, driving, or performing basic tasks.

Over the following months, the pain persisted, especially during housework, where she felt a dull ache and throbbing, which prolonged her ability to complete physical tasks. A year after the incident, the claimant still experienced wrist pain, requiring painkillers after extended use or in cold conditions.

Court decision

It was concluded that while the claimant's symptoms would gradually improve over a number of years, there would be intermittent and intrusive pain in her wrist indefinitely.

There was no indication that further treatment would be able to prevent the future recurrence of her symptoms.

See also:

Make a wrist injury compensation claim

Personal Injury Solicitors in Chester

Award

The matter progressed to a Court hearing.

The claimant was awarded a total of £7,000 in damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

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.