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Fall in shop - opinion

  • 06-01-2014 2:02pm
    #1
    theenergy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭


    Hey guys,

    approx 12 weeks ago my partner had a fall in a shop where there was spillage on the floor.

    when the incident happened she went to hospital and her ankle and back where x rayed.. nothing broken thank god

    it turns out she suffered ligament damage to the ankle and possible disc damage to her lower back.

    she was out of work for 2 weeks with no being able to walk

    cctv shows that the shop was at fault

    the owner has admitted liability

    do you think she should pursue this legally and how much would she be expected to receive

    hospital fees 100

    physio 60 X 7 = 420

    she is confused as what to do.... and feels bad for the shop owner!!


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  • #2
    source
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭source


    theenergy wrote: »
    Hey guys,

    approx 12 weeks ago my partner had a fall in a shop where there was spillage on the floor.

    when the incident happened she went to hospital and her ankle and back where x rayed.. nothing broken thank god

    it turns out she suffered ligament damage to the ankle and possible disc damage to her lower back.

    she was out of work for 2 weeks with no being able to walk

    cctv shows that the shop was at fault

    the owner has admitted liability

    do you think she should pursue this legally and how much would she be expected to receive

    hospital fees 100

    physio 60 X 7 = 420

    she is confused as what to do.... and feels bad for the shop owner!!

    Surely she could make a claim against the shop's public liability insurance.


  • #3
    theenergy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭theenergy


    yes but then wouldnt the guys insurance go through the roof?


  • #4
    source
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭source


    theenergy wrote: »
    yes but then wouldnt the guys insurance go through the roof?

    Then she should file it in her head as a bad experience and try to forget about it.


  • #5
    Losty Dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,258 ✭✭✭✭Losty Dublin


    If you are worried about getting some money for the bills then go to the shop keeper/owner and ask them to cover same. If they refuse then get some legal advice off a professional solicitor.


  • #6
    theenergy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭theenergy


    ok thanks guys

    but how much would she be looking to get if she was to pursue the claim

    i know its a how long is a piece of string question

    but even rough guides please

    im trying to convince her


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  • #7
    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,773 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    Moderator: Legal advice cannot be sought or given on this forum or website. Please read the forum charter before posting here again.

    If you require legal or other professional advice, please engage the services of the relevant professional practitioner.


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