Personal Injuries Assessment Board?

LoonyLovegood

I broke my ankle last January when I fell on a wet floor in a public building. I ended up on crutches until the April. They then discovered ligament damage which was not treated in May, and I was on crutches again until the middle of July. I ended up being almost housebound while on crutches, as I was living in a top floor apartment which didn't have a lift. I still get pain in my ankle, and am unable to walk long distances even now.

Am I entitled to bring a case under the Injuries Board? I'm out of pocket quite a lot due to needing to take taxis, being unable to cook for myself and having to go home most weekends so I could be looked after. I had to miss two weeks of work in May because of my injuries.

I'm just wondering if it's worth my time submitting a claim, or if I should just leave it?

schemingbohemia

Did you report it at the time to the owners/operators of the building? You can and should submit a claim if they were negligent, you're well within time to do so.

Pat Mustard

CTYIgirl wrote: »

I'm just wondering if it's worth my time submitting a claim, or if I should just leave it?

Two factors that you may want to bear in mind in considering whether to take action:

1. It sounds like a reasonably serious injury with ongoing problems.

2. There is only a particular period of time within which personal injury actions can be taken. If not brought during the relevant period, they are likely to fail.

kennM

CTYIgirl wrote: »

I broke my ankle last January when I fell on a wet floor in a public building. I ended up on crutches until the April. They then discovered ligament damage which was not treated in May, and I was on crutches again until the middle of July. I ended up being almost housebound while on crutches, as I was living in a top floor apartment which didn't have a lift. I still get pain in my ankle, and am unable to walk long distances even now.

Am I entitled to bring a case under the Injuries Board? I'm out of pocket quite a lot due to needing to take taxis, being unable to cook for myself and having to go home most weekends so I could be looked after. I had to miss two weeks of work in May because of my injuries.

I'm just wondering if it's worth my time submitting a claim, or if I should just leave it?

You have 2 years from the time of accident to lodge a claim with the injuries board. As touched on already, was the accident/fall reported? Was their proof the floor was wet? or was liability accepted? Hope this helps

LoonyLovegood

I reported the incident. It was a lashing wet day, and it happened just inside the front door area. I'm just not sure if it's worth the hassle, the hospital don't seem to want to give me my medical records.

Sala

You should look at their website. You will need to pay for a medical report (250-400, ask your Doctor for a price) and submit this to to the Injuries Board with your application.

Regarding the medical expenses, taxis, loss of earnings, etc, these are known as special damages and have to be vouched. Gather all receipts as you need them. You are entitled to your medical records and the hospital should have a medical records section (they will charge you for them) but it is a medical report you will need , not the records, as a report will outline history and prognosis.

nuac

Unless the building owner has admitted liability you need to have an engineer inspect the floor covering, lighting etc.

those features change over time

Talk to a solicitor about what you need to do.

As already advised, watch the time limits

Good luck

Fred Swanson

This post has been deleted.