Facts
After a injury the claimant had to wear a neck collar, which meant she could not use her bifocal glasses properly, and she fell down stairs.
Issue
Was the liable for the fall?
Held
Yes; she had not acted unreasonably, and the fall flowed from the original injury.
Principle
Reasonable conduct by an injured claimant does not break the .
Why it matters
Contrast with McKew.
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Wieland v Cyril Lord Carpets Ltd [1969] 3 All ER 1006 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/wieland-v-cyril-lord-carpets> accessed 31 October 2026
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