£7,500 award to customer who fell in bank
Posted: Wednesday 21 December 2011
An Edinburgh guesthouse owner has been awarded £7,500 after slipping and injuring her ankle on a wet floor in a bank. Recent BBC News covering this story goes on to explore that whilst the customer fell in September, a civil action at Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard that there had been a leak since February and the bank's employees had put a bucket under the area of the leak which was near to where customers queued to be served. You can read the full story here
Expert in Personal injury, John Barrie explains that this case is quite unusual. He commented “What is quite surprising about this case is that it ever got to court. Whilst someone slipping on a leak or spillage before the occupier of premises has had a chance to clear it up, may not lead to a successful claim, where the hazard has been present for some time and no effective action taken, a successful claim is much more likely. “
Morton Fraser’s litigation team advise both occupiers and individuals and families involved in such accidents. If you would like advice about an incident you can contact John to discuss by emailing john.barrie@morton-fraser.com or call on 0131 247 1338.
