We at The Injury Lawyers are experts in the field of personal injury; it’s all we do! So we are used to seeing a huge variety of claims and a variety of clients. And we often see in the news, and take on ourselves, what some people might call high profile claims for compensation.
So, here’s one from sources from the BBC News about an extra on the new Transformers 3 film (which, on a separate note, I personally can’t wait for – let’s hope it’s better than the second one!) who is suing the film company for a serious injury he sustained whilst working on the set (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11485712).
According to the report, the family of Gabriela Cedillo have filed a law suit against Paramount after a thick slab of metal became dislodged from a stunt car and struck the 24 year old actress in the head, leaving her with permanent brain damage, partially paralysed, and unable to speak and her left eye stitched shut. It’s a truly devastating story that has left a young actress with life changing disabilities. The family’s lawyer, Todd Smith, has reportedly said that the accident last month was “something that certainly should never have happened, something that we believe occurred as a result of carelessness“.
The article goes on to say that the court will now be assessing the evidence to decide whether there is a case to answer to. The report also mentions that extras usually sign “liability waivers”; but this is a serious case we have here – the Claimant has been left at a permanent disadvantage.
If the court agrees that Paramount have failed to maintain the duty of care they owe to the Claimant, they are liable to compensate her for her suffering and loss. The report suggests that the family will be looking to claim in excess of $50,000 (£31,500 +) in damages as a result of the accident. Realistically, in a claim for compensation where the victim has been left with a life altering injury and at a permanent disadvantage, they are looking at quite a significant payout. At the end of the day, the Claimant’s quality of life has been reduced by such a significant degree.
It takes a specialist firm of independent expert personal injury lawyers to make the best out of a complex high value case such as this; and it takes an experienced solicitor to represent the Claimant for the case.
For free advice or a free consultation with an expert, don’t hesitate to give us a call for a relaxed, no obligation chat about claiming for compensation
