Result of a dramatic accident: Mother complains of Zinnowitz for compensation
Result of a dramatic accident: Mother complains of Zinnowitz for compensation
A dangerous incident on Usedom, which made headlines more than three years ago, is now standing before the Stralsund district court. On July 22, 2021, a two -year -old boy fell from the pier in Zinnowitz when his mother tried to protect him. This unsightly episode could now lead to an exhausting legal dispute in which the mother as the plaintiff demands at least 35,000 euros in damages from the municipality of Zinnowitz.
The background of the accident are tragic. The mother, at that time 34 years old, was about five meters above the surface with her two sons on the bridge, which offers a high view of the water. After her description, she wanted to take an unforgettable vacation photo when the mischief happened: her little son, who was standing next to his ten -year -old brother, lost his balance and fell through the railing. The parents were alarmed, and the mother jumped behind to save her child, but fell and sustained serious injuries to the left leg.
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The mother claims that the pier is not properly secured and that the railing would have to be better designed to prevent such dangerous accidents. It not only requires the amount for the injuries suffered, but also more than 2,000 euros for further costs related to medical treatment and aids. Among other things, this includes additional payments for medication and the support from domestic help. In addition, she wants to be collateral for a possible future deterioration in her health.
However, the municipality argues that the bridge corresponds to the security standards. She sees the mother responsible for the incident and points out that the injuries would not have happened to this extent if she had not followed her child directly, but would have walked along the parapet. This different perception of the accident represents a central issue that needs to be clarified in the courtroom.
The process also raises questions about the security standards of public institutions, especially with regard to child safety in tourist areas. While the injured party tries to enforce their right to compensation, it remains to be seen how the court will decide on the allegations. A decision is pending, but until then the outcome of this lawsuit remains uncertain.
The tragic event in which a child and his mother are involved in a health dispute with the community says a lot about the challenges that many families confront today. It is to be hoped that the case will lead to a review of the security standards so that similar incidents can be avoided in the future.