Public Liability Claim: A Minor (by litigation friend) v Local Authority

Man With Cruches And Cast On Broken Leg Consulting Doctor

Case ongoing at time of writing (May 2025)

What has happened so far? C was injured when a loose wire from a fence caught the back of his neck, causing him to fall and fracture his arm. The wire was from the fence outside a property owned by the Defendant but rented to a tenant. It is not disputed that the wire was loose.

Temple was asked and agreed to provide ATE insurance for the child who sustained injury for protection from adverse costs and disbursements in the event the claim is unsuccessful.

Matter value: £25k.

Team member involved: Matthew Best, Director ATE Partnerships