Personal injury compensation news
14/09/2010

Girl makes claim for playground fall

A former pupil of an West Sussex school is seeking personal injury compensation following an accident she suffered when she was six.

The girl, who is now 17, hit her head after tripping on what she alleges to have been an uneven grass bank at the primary school in the village of Ardingly.

She was taken to hospital after the accident and diagnosed as suffering from whiplash and concussion.

According to the claimant, her injuries have left her suffering from acute headaches, mood swings, post-traumatic amnesia and she has difficulty forming friendships.

With the help of a personal injury lawyer, the girl is seeking damages against West Sussex County Council which runs the school for a sum of £50,000 to £100,000.

As treatment for her concussion, she has tried several therapies including acupuncture and cranial osteopathy and attended special headache clinics and mental health groups.

The outcome of the personal injury compensation case has yet to be decided.