Injury Caused By Wasps Nest - Case Study
Personal Injury – Case Study
Damages for injuries arising from escape of wasps at nursery
Date of Settlement – February 2016
Acting: David Brown, Chartered Legal Executive at Wake Smith Solicitors
Facts:
2 year old Claimant stung repeatedly by wasps which escaped from a nest at the nursery she was attending, run by the Defendants. This caused significant short-term pain and discomfort and a longer term psychological impact including a phobia of insects. Liability was contested throughout but a settlement was ultimately reached and approved by the Court.
Evidence:
We instructed experts to prepare reports for the Claimant with regard to:
Consultant in Pest Control (liability)
Consultant Dermatologist (causation and quantum of loss)
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (causation and quantum of loss)
The Proceedings:
The claim was settled following court proceedings.
Settlement:
The claim settled for a value of £8,500 gross plus costs subject to Court approval.