CEL Solicitors, a firm that specialises in personal injury claims, helped a family gain £3,800 in compensation for their 4-year-old daughter, who was hurt in a restaurant accident that wasn’t her fault. We have changed the girl’s name to Kate to protect her identity.
What happened?
The incident happened when 4-year-old Kate and her family were dining at a local restaurant. Kate and her family were sitting in a booth when she fell through an unsecured gap in the seat. As Kate fell, she cut her leg on exposed nails and needed urgent medical attention and surgery.
Naturally, Kate’s family were distraught and concerned for her health and safety. After she recovered, her parents sought legal assistance from CEL Solicitors. They wanted to make sure the restaurant was held accountable and to stop the same thing from happening again.
CEL Solicitors’ Response
After being contacted, the personal injury team at CEL Solicitors quickly took action to help the family.
We gathered evidence to back up the claim. This evidence included accounts from the family and witnesses. We also had pictures of the injury and medical records that showed the severity of the injury and the treatment needed.
Legal Action and Negotiation
CEL Solicitors found that the restaurant had not properly maintained the seating, which made it unsafe for customers. Our team successfully claimed £3,800 in compensation against the restaurant for our client.
This payment covered compensation for pain and suffering, as well as any future needs.
Celeste Jones, the trainee solicitor who handled Kate’s case said:
“While it is a great feeling to know that Kate and her family have been properly compensated for her injury, the fact remains that the incident should not have happened in the first place.
“The fact a 4-year-old child was injured to such an extent that she required urgent medical attention and surgery shows just how bad her injury truly was.
“By bringing a personal injury claim against the establishment, our client has hopefully made it far less likely to happen to another child in the future.”
