Litigation proceedings against my local council

AvadaKedavra

somethingcorporate wrote: »

So what has the lack of path being repaired actually cost you?

Are they sending out "settlements" to anyone that has had to walk over said path?

I hate this pointlessly litigious culture we are moving towards - it just shows a total degradation of morals - grabbing cash at whatever opportunity at the expense of whoever else.

I hope the cash helps you feel better. I am sure all your fellow CT payers will be happy for the increased premiums as a result of your claim.

Did cost around 200.00, however the main damage incurred was psychological trauma, my daughter was only 3 and this caused night terrors and other such problems, when my wife was 7 months pregnant as well, thus having a negative effect on everyone, lack of sleep, stress etc, me chasing the issue week in week out and to date it is still not sorted. Would you be happy? As I said the council have admitted negligence.

Btw I agree none of you know my daughter so I am not sure why you're so bothered, but shes actually doing well.

mattyprice4004 wrote: »

Typical to be fair, I live in Preston and it's all about money. No wonder crime is so high and there's flyers for compo everywhere.

Claiming for compo then shouting about how much you're getting rather than how your daughter is says it all.

I have not shouted about how much I am getting please cite this claim?

Again Not that it is your business but shes fine now.

AvadaKedavra

pmduk wrote: »

I agree with you to a point, however, I broke my wrist on some broken pavement last year, which cost the NHS in fortune in inpatient, outpatient and surgery costs. The local authority had been aware of the problem for at least 2 years, and in the 14 month period since, have done nothing to rectify the situation. (I'd been at meetings where the problem was raised with local council staff and councillors.)

Perhaps the NHS should be suing the local authority?

FYI, I chose not to sue, but would support others who made a different decision.

Hi,

Yes I have never taken litigation proceedings before ever, I am not one to do so normally, had the council apologized (which they have yet to do) and repaired the footpath within 48 hours as promised I would not have sued, but as it happens 7 months later it is still not sorted. This is totally wrong especially when small children cross that everyday to go to school and back. If anyone disagrees and thinks I should be happy and not sue fine, but I disagree.

somethingcorporate

I am sure the cash will help you sleep better - especially if you sleep on a matress stuffed with your compo

Honestly though, I hope your daughter is better. Why not do something nice for her with the money? Sounds like she deserves it.

AvadaKedavra

somethingcorporate wrote: »

I am sure the cash will help you sleep better - especially if you sleep on a matress stuffed with your compo

Honestly though, I hope your daughter is better. Why not do something nice for her with the money? Sounds like she deserves it.

Its going into her savings account.

miduck

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

What's amazing about it?
This is a consumer rights forum and not a family, friends & neighbours chitchat room.

The OP posted asking for advice and gave the circumstances regarding their claim, and later posted giving details of how the claim is proceeding.
As none of us know the OP or their daughter, I don't really see the relevance of them not posting a medical update regarding a member of their family unless that information relates to a further query.

What is amazing is that someone who claimed to be so concerned about their daughter then only reported back about the cash they are going to receive.

As none of us know the OP or their daughter, they had no need to report back at all, did they? As they chose to do so, yet only to mention the money, that speaks volumes as to the OP's motivations. It is very sad that people are more concerned about money than the welfare of a child, any child.

AvadaKedavra

miduck wrote: »

What is amazing is that someone who claimed to be so concerned about their daughter then only reported back about the cash they are going to receive.

As none of us know the OP or their daughter, they had no need to report back at all, did they? As they chose to do so, yet only to mention the money, that speaks volumes as to the OP's motivations. It is very sad that people are more concerned about money than the welfare of a child, any child.

It is sad, that from this thread alone you seem to know me personally. If I did not care about my daughter why am I fighting her corner, she is 4 now and not old enough to fight her own battles, The money she is awarded is going into her account for when shes older.

What are my motivations? Please elucidate.

sarahg1969

AvadaKedavra wrote: »

Its going into her savings account.

In fact, it'll probably be going into a court funds account until she's 18.

AvadaKedavra

sarahg1969 wrote: »

In fact, it'll probably be going into a court funds account until she's 18.

No that is not what is going to happen. They explained the procedure to me.

Equaliser123

AvadaKedavra wrote: »

she is ok now physically but had a nasty graze and subsequent scar, the main issue that gets me mad is she wont walk down that path now she starts crying when we go near it, also shes very cautious of other paths which look damaged its caused some mental trauma.

I'm not a doctor, but I am a parent.

Sounds to me like you may well have created the 'trauma' in your daughter's mind.

AvadaKedavra

Equaliser123 wrote: »

I'm not a doctor, but I am a parent.

Sounds to me like you may well have created the 'trauma' in your daughter's mind.

I comforted her as soon as she fell, and I encourage her to walk that way holding my hand.

Sounds to me, like you assume I cannot contain my anger.