A TEENAGER who claimed she had sustained a serious leg injury while getting off a popular Vale of Glamorgan funfair ride has received £27,000 after a settlement was reached.
At Barry Island Pleasure Park in January 2022, the sixteen-year-old girl slipped on water that had spilt from one of the ride’s obstacles as she was exiting the Crazy Funhouse.
The schoolgirl suffered a leg injury when her right foot got caught in a space between a ramp and an adjacent panel. She was taken to hospital where she had to go through surgery.
The settlement was made on a without prejudice basis and without formal admission of liability.
A spokesperson for Robertsons Solicitors that handled legal proceedings on behalf of the girl said: “The claim has reached a significant milestone as the settlement of £27,000, together with legal costs has been approved by the court.
“The accident, which occurred in 2022, resulted in serious leg injuries to a local schoolgirl (whose identity remains confidential at the request of her family). The incident raised concerns about the fairground’s safety protocols and its operator’s handling of the situation. Despite initially denying liability, the fairground operator was ultimately required to address the claim through formal legal proceedings.
“The schoolgirl, currently studying for her A Levels, was supported throughout a lengthy and challenging litigation process by her determined family and their legal team. After the fairground’s operator denied liability, formal proceedings were issued. Despite several initial low offers from the fair’s legal team and insurers, a settlement was eventually reached. Given the claimant’s age (16), the award required judicial approval.”
The family and their legal team say that they are now considering further steps to ensure that adequate measures are implemented at Barry Funfair to prevent similar incidents happening in the future.
Andrew Collingbourne, a solicitor at Robertsons Solicitors representing the client and her family, stated: “This case highlights the necessity for stringent health and safety measures in public spaces. Had the appropriate precautions been in place, this accident might have been prevented. We believe it is essential to bring public attention to these concerns so that similar incidents can be avoided in the future.”
A family representative said: “This was not just a minor accident, it had lasting impacts. We hope that by bringing this issue to light, other families will be aware of the risks and fairground operators will take their responsibilities more seriously.”
The operators of Barry Island Pleasure Park have been contacted for comment.
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