Amputee sues council over wonky pavement
A pedestrian who lost three toes after tripping on a wonky
paving slab has launched an accident claim for £50,000 against his
local council.
Hampshire resident Daryl Phillimore, allegedly warned the
council on more than one occasion that the poor condition of paving
stones near his home was a serious problem. But the council failed
to listen until one day Mr Phillimore tripped over the slabs,
suffering a serious ankle injury in the process.
After tripping, Mr Phillimore's injury became infected, forcing
surgeons to amputate three of his toes and almost a quarter of his
right foot, he told the Daily Mirror. As a result, he is now
claiming £50,000 in compensation for his injuries, as he is unable
to uphold his job as a painter and decorator anymore.
"I had complained two or three times that kerb stones and edging
stones were broken and a hazard to pedestrians. One day I tripped
over one. I was told I had sprained my ankle," Mr Phillimore told
the paper.
"But the next day I was in agony and I went back to hospital. I
came out five weeks later minus three toes and a quarter of my
right foot. It had become infected and the doctors said it had to
be amputated. Now I can't work properly. It is only fair the
council compensates me."
A spokesperson for Hampshire County Council stated that due to
the ongoing litigation they were unable to comment, but the
offending paving slabs have since been repaired.
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