A five-year-old boy sustained a serious head injury after a mirror fell on top of him when visiting the Fenwick store in Colchester, Essex on the 27th of July 2021.
He was given first aid treatment in store and rushed to hospital but unfortunately, despite treatment, police have now confirmed that the boy has died from his injuries.
Chief Inspector Rob Huddleston, the District Commander for Colchester, thanked the members of the public and staff in-store for “going above and beyond” to assist the police.
It has been confirmed that the incident remains under investigation and the store closed its doors on the 4th of August for a sign of respect. The director of the store, Mia Fenwick, stated that the company is working closely with the local authorities to understand how the accident happened.
Following the incident, a Go Fund Me page has been set up by members of the community to support the family. So far over £4000 has been raised by 200 donors.
If you suffer an accident in a public place, then the owners of the property may be liable to pay you compensation under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. In the year ending in 2020 it was found that there were over 83,000 cases settled and over 72,000 new claims commenced.
Although compensation can never repair the damage an accident may cause, it can ease the strain off a person in a time of financial difficulty and it can be seen as a form of justice.
A compensation claim can assist a person obtaining private treatment to speed up their recovery or it can repay their loss of wages, medication or travel expenses. In addition, if a person’s injuries prevent them from completing their DIY, gardening, self-care or household chores, then it may be possible to claim back some funds to cover any assistance provided by a professional, friend or family member (even if this was gratuitous).
Further reading
To understand how such compensation claims work and the law surrounding them, check out our more in-depth guide to a related subject – Accidents in the Workplace.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Oakwood Solicitors Ltd has a wealth of expertise in handling claims for compensation for those who have suffered accidents that are not their fault. If you have any questions about your claim, get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation with our Employers’ and Public Liability team.
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Alex Singleton joined Oakwood Solicitors in April 2021 as an experienced Paralegal, having worked in Personal Injury since 2018. Currently, Alex works in the Employers’ Liability and Public Liabilit…
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