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2018: General Discussion
Smiler crash victims to sue Alton Towers
I've lost all faith in the park this season, so good luck to the victims
Edit, the link no longer works so here is one that does:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/alton-towers-smiler-ride-victims-who-each-lost-a-leg-in-horror-crash-are-to-sue-the-theme-park’s-owners-for-millions-of-pounds/ar-BBNwPIj
I've lost all faith in the park this season, so good luck to the victims
Edit, the link no longer works so here is one that does:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/alton-towers-smiler-ride-victims-who-each-lost-a-leg-in-horror-crash-are-to-sue-the-theme-park’s-owners-for-millions-of-pounds/ar-BBNwPIj
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Steve74
TS Member
Any one would think you want the park to close.Smiler crash victims to sue Alton Towers
I've lost all faith in the park this season, so good luck to the victims
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/ukne...-sue-the-theme-park’s-owners-for-millions-of-
Steve74
TS Member
Yeah but only a naive person would think that there wouldn't be repercussions for AT from Merlin in some form or other if the suing was successful.They're actually going to sue Merlin Attractions Ltd and not Alton Towers.
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Smiler crash victims to sue Alton Towers
I've lost all faith in the park this season, so good luck to the victims
Edit, the link no longer works so here is some more links (take your pick)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/72917...s-vicky-balch-leah-washington-sue-theme-park/
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/la...-vicky-balch-leah-washington-suing-theme-park
https://metro.co.uk/2018/09/18/alto...round-2million-from-suing-theme-park-7958011/
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/alton-towers-smiler-crash-victims-13268806
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/alton-towers-smiler-ride-victims-who-each-lost-a-leg-in-horror-crash-are-to-sue-the-theme-park’s-owners-for-millions-of-pounds/ar-BBNwPIj
Merlin have also issued a response to these stories this morning, indicating that they're misleading
https://backstage.merlinentertainments.biz/statement-alton-towers-civil-claims/
Edit, I've retracted the first part of this post in light of the two above post and link (which was posted as I was in the middle of typing this post)
Those prosthesis need replacing every 2 years and they are not cheap.
It's amazing how many people think that Jess' wheelchair cost £50 and that the NHS provides them. Actually we get no help in the way of wheelchairs funding from the NHS and her wheelchair cost us £2000 each and three months to have specially made. Hence why people should never lean on one, they do break and the parts are very expensive to replace. The £50 bog standard wheelchairs that you can buy are for those that only temporarily use them, if you are using them full time, you need something more specialised, and the same goes for prosthesis, cheap ones are not comfortable or ideal for long term use.
(with all those paid for prosthesis and extras).
Those prosthesis need replacing every 2 years and they are not cheap.
It's amazing how many people think that Jess' wheelchair cost £50 and that the NHS provides them. Actually we get no help in the way of wheelchairs funding from the NHS and her wheelchair cost us £2000 each and three months to have specially made. Hence why people should never lean on one, they do break and the parts are very expensive to replace. The £50 bog standard wheelchairs that you can buy are for those that only temporarily use them, if you are using them full time, you need something more specialised, and the same goes for prosthesis, cheap ones are not comfortable or ideal for long term use.
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My twopennorth...it should not take three years to finalise any claim.
I think Merlins follow up statement is simply damage limitation following prevarication by their solicitors to stump up a realistic settlement.
What were their profits again last year?
Get your finger out of your corporate arse and pay up in a timely manner.
The Mail speaks with forked tongue...so do Merlin.
I think Merlins follow up statement is simply damage limitation following prevarication by their solicitors to stump up a realistic settlement.
What were their profits again last year?
Get your finger out of your corporate arse and pay up in a timely manner.
The Mail speaks with forked tongue...so do Merlin.
Rob
TS Team
My twopennorth...it should not take three years to finalise any claim.
I think Merlins follow up statement is simply damage limitation following prevarication by their solicitors to stump up a realistic settlement.
What were their profits again last year?
Get your finger out of your corporate arse and pay up in a timely manner.
The Mail speaks with forked tongue...so do Merlin.
Pleased to see you know the ins and outs of this complex case.
Anything legal takes forever.
We are all allowed to express our opinions, and I do have experience in supporting clients in litigation cases after negligence, on a number of occasions, including a young person who suffered extensive damage to their limb.
Settlement in full in that case took two years.
Three years is plenty of time to do long term medical assessments and financial calculations.
I'm not saying the victims solicitors are angels, but I do say Merlin have dragged their heels.
Settlement in full in that case took two years.
Three years is plenty of time to do long term medical assessments and financial calculations.
I'm not saying the victims solicitors are angels, but I do say Merlin have dragged their heels.
Stuie
TS Member
Pleased to see you know the ins and outs of this complex case.
Anything legal takes forever.
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Is it really that complex though? The facts and details have long been established. The injuries are evident. Responsibility has been accepted.
That said, I guess there must be some kind of complication as otherwise Merlin would want to close this chapter without much more media attention.
It's amazing how many people think that Jess' wheelchair cost £50 and that the NHS provides them. Actually we get no help in the way of wheelchairs funding from the NHS and her wheelchair cost us £2000 each and three months to have specially made. Hence why people should never lean on one, they do break and the parts are very expensive to replace. The £50 bog standard wheelchairs that you can buy are for those that only temporarily use them, if you are using them full time, you need something more specialised, and the same goes for prosthesis, cheap ones are not comfortable or ideal for long term use.
My chair was about £4000, less that 2 years after i got it I needed a new one thanks to BA.
bluesonichd
TS Member
that was just the fine they had to pay.. went into the governments pocketsI thought the victims already received money from Merlin when the company was ordered to pay £5million in September 2016?