Witham: Horror fall walker seeks compensation
3:20pm Wednesday 30th November 2011 in Braintree and Witham News
A painter and decorator who survived a 25ft fall from a seawall plans to seek compensation.
Julia Corrigan, 53, was convinced Colin, 57, was dead after he toppled off a path near Coopers Beach caravan site, in Mersea.
Coastguards and paramedics launched a three-and-a-half hour rescue mission to recover the Silver End man from the jagged rocks below.
He suffered a broken leg, five broken ribs, a punctured lung and head injuries.
Mr Corrigan, of School Road, is still unable to work and is in contact with a lawyer.
He is seeking compensation for the accident, which has left his arm permanently numb.
Full story in this week's Witham and Braintree Times.
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