What happened to Oliver
Oliver had been at a playpark in Newtownabbey with his children when he suddenly lost his footing on worn anti-slip matting. The degraded surface caused him to slip, and the fall resulted in serious injuries to his leg and ankle.
He suffered:
- A broken tibia
- A broken ankle
The accident had a significant impact on him and led to medical treatment and expert assessment of his injuries.
How Paschal O'Hare Solicitors handled his claim
After the accident, Oliver contacted Paschal O'Hare Solicitors and consulted with solicitor Andrew Irwin.
- Andrew investigated the circumstances of the accident and identified the owner of the playpark.
- Once the responsible party was identified, Paschal O'Hare Solicitors notified them of Oliver's intention to pursue a claim for personal injury and associated losses.
- Arrangements were made for Oliver to be examined by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and a Psychiatrist, whose expert reports assessed both the physical injuries and the wider impact the accident had on him.
- Medical evidence was obtained to assess Oliver's broken tibia and ankle, along with the psychological effect of the accident. This formed an important part of the case during negotiations.
The outcome
The settlement was reached after the owner of the playpark was identified, liability investigations were carried out, and expert medical evidence was obtained to support the case.
"After Oliver contacted us, we moved quickly to investigate the circumstances of the accident, identify the party responsible for the playpark and obtain expert medical evidence about the injuries he had suffered. We were pleased to help secure a strong settlement on his behalf and bring the claim to a successful conclusion."
Andrew Irwin, Solicitor, Paschal O'Hare SolicitorsInjured in a slip or trip accident in Northern Ireland?
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