Local Authority Negligence

Mr F, a 92 year old pensioner living in Local Authority sheltered accommodation, who were clearly negligent in their responsibilities, tripped on the outdoor steps of the accommodation, injuring his shoulder and knee. Mr F. had previously asked for a handrail to be put in place because he felt the steps were unsafe to use without one.

Mr F, clearly needed help if he was to make a claim against the local authority, so we organised supporting witness statements, photographic evidence of the location and obtained the evidence of his requests for a handrail. We also used Mr R F’s medical records to support his case.

As a result of our work were able to obtain a settlement of the case, something Mr F. could not have done on his own.