INJURY COMPENSATION PAID FOLLOWING ACCIDENT CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE SHOES

July 25th, 2008 Hinchliffes

On 13^th July 2008 Sophie King was awarded £7,200 personal injury compensation at the Manchester County Court when the shoe firm Dolcis admitted liability for injuries to her leg, caused when her stiletto snapped while on a night out. The accident resulted in surgery to her injured leg.

The accident happened during a night out with friends in Manchester, and which was the first time she had worn the two and a half inch heeled shoes. The injury to her leg required an operation and she was then in plaster for a while, which made it impossible for her to play sport. She also had a holiday job as a waitress, which she had to give up.

Miss King has said “I know so many people who have gone over in their heels; it wouldn’t surprise me if more people came forward”.

COMMENT:-

Following the accident Miss King made a product liability claim, which was relatively straightforward as she was well protected under consumer law.

Similar accidents happen every day and shoe retailers routinely replace the defective shoes. However, consumers should be aware that if the defective shoe has caused them to suffer an injury, then the retailer may also be liable to pay injury compensation.

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