Highways trip claim settlement despite disputed liability
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The accident took place when Mrs X was on holiday in Skegness. She was waiting to cross a busy road, and as she moved forward with a crowd of people towards a crossing, she tripped on concrete edging protruding above the surrounding pavement.
Liability was strenuously denied by the highways authority on the basis that it had in place a reasonable system of pavement inspection and maintenance, and that no defects that warranted repair had been noted prior to our client's accident.
The claim proceeded and we sought to rely on the claimant's evidence, supported by photographs taken shortly after the accident of the extent of the defect and inconsistencies in the inspection records disclosed by the highways authority.
This case proceeded right up to a month before trial, when, following negotiation, the claim was settled.
What did we do?
Access Legal from Shoosmiths was appointed to pursue a claim for personal injury and losses as a result of the accident, in May 2004. We did so on a no-win-no-fee basis, saving her a substantial amount in legal fees. We took the case all the way through to just before trial.
Client testimonial
"I was very impressed with the service I received, especially the kind, understanding and helpful assurance from Clare Kyprianides."
