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An injured knee is a horribly painful thing, even in only minor injuries. Long term, a knee injury can cause complications for even simple things, such as walking. This is why, regardless of the severity of the injury, compensation awards are there to reflect changes in the quality of life for the claimant, as well as their access to work and future earnings. If you’ve suffered a knee injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to personal injury compensation.
Pensioner wins £10k following serious personal injury
Posted: 10 October 2015
Posted in: Knee Injury, Public Place Accidents, Shop Accidents
An 81-year-old woman has been awarded £10,000 in injury compensation after being pushed to the ground by a shopping centre’s automatic doors. Theresa Kean, from Dundee, had been walking through the doors at the Wellgate shopping centre in October 2011 when the incident happened. It was heard that a disabled access button activated the doors, which she pushed, yet the doors only remained open for a very short amount of time. The doors pushed her to the ground, causing her to suffer severe chest and knee injuries. “highlights the responsibilities…
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