£60,000 Damages for Woman Who Broke Arm at Opticians

A retired personal assistant who was seriously injured while attending an eye examination has obtained compensation.

As she got up from the bench after the initial tests had been completed, she caught her foot on a table leg. She hit her head on the wall before falling to the floor. She suffered a broken arm and injuries to her shoulder and head.

She had to wear a brace for four months and was unable to carry out activities such as cooking or walking her dog. She had to sleep standing up and needed help from her husband with getting dressed and washing her hair. Although she has largely recovered from her injuries, she continues to experience pain in her arm.

After taking legal advice, she brought a claim against the chain of opticians responsible for the store where the accident happened. Although the opticians initially denied liability, a settlement of £60,000 was reached.