Woman Who Slipped in Play Area Secures £19,000 Damages

A woman who slipped and fell in a play area has obtained compensation from the local council.

The play area would become boggy and slippery in wet weather. The woman slipped and fell, suffering a broken shoulder. She required shoulder replacement surgery.

She brought a claim against the council responsible for the play area. Evidence was obtained showing that adequate steps had not been taken to address the effect of rain on the play area's surface.

The council initially denied liability for the woman's injuries. Following negotiations, however, it agreed to settle her claim for £19,000.