Woman Claims £100,000 over Accident at Yacht Club
In a public liability claim, a woman has launched a legal battle for up-to £100,000 in compensation, after being badly injured when she was hit on the head while being taken back to a yacht club on a RIB.
The woman, aged 58, hit her head on a railing after the driver allegedly drove too close to another vessel.
She suffered a traumatic brain injury, with severe pain, headache and nausea after briefly being knocked unconscious, the High Court was told.
She claims she still suffers from headaches, fatigue, loss of memory, and irritability. She also claims she has difficulty controlling her temper, problems concentrating whilst multi-tasking, organising and numeracy, as well as suffering from vertigo.
Since the accident in July 2006, she has been taking medication for depression. Now she is suing for compensation claims damages from club after the accident.
The writ states: “The claimant relies on the open admission of full liability (with no contributory negligence) as contained in the defendant’s solicitors’ letter of 20 August, 2007.”
The woman, who used to lead a busy life organising charity work for three different organisations, has had to reduce her activities since.
The company declined to comment on the accident claim.
Updated on 24/02/2010