£75k compensation payout for fall in cafe

An unnamed pensioner who tripped on a door-mat at the entrance of a cafe in Swindon has been awarded £75,000 in compensation.

The woman knocked over several tables as she fell to the floor, and broke one shoulder and dislocated the other, as well as seriously injuring her knee. She spent two and a half weeks in hospital and says that she still has difficulty climbing stairs and carrying out other normal tasks.

Her solicitors argued that the new mat that had been put at the doorway to the cafe was "not of the right type" and the cafe admitted liability for the accident. Compensation in the sum of £75,000 was awarded to the pensioner.

If you live in Northern Ireland and have suffered personal injury as a result of a slip, trip or a fall in a public place, or have had an accident at work, you can contact one of the claims solicitors at Wilson Nesbitt in Belfast to discuss a possible compensation claim by calling 0800 840 9289.

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