Man wins £5m compensation after slipping in Baileys puddle on way to BA flight

In a recent court case at Central London county court, it was revealed that a passenger named Andreas Wuchner suffered a traumatic brain injury after slipping on a puddle of Baileys at Heathrow airport in November 2017. Wuchner, who was rushing to catch a flight to Zurich with his business partner, had stopped to get coffees from Starbucks before heading to the boarding gate. While carrying four coffees, he slipped on the alcohol, causing him to fall and hit his head on the floor, resulting in serious injuries. The court found British Airways (BA) liable for the accident, stating that the incident could have been avoided if BA staff had covered the spillage or warned passengers about it. Judge David Saunders determined that Wuchner could receive up to £4 million in compensation, which is 80% of his initial £5 million claim. The judge also noted that Wuchner's desire for proper coffee and the airline's failure to ensure passenger safety both contributed to the accident. Wuchner, who experienced ongoing headaches and forgetfulness following the incident, had previously been awarded £130,000 in a claim against BA. His lawyers pursued a larger compensation claim of £5 million, citing the impact of his injuries on his business and ability to work. Despite BA's argument that Wuchner's actions were to blame for the accident, the court held the airline mostly responsible for failing to maintain a safe environment for passengers. The case highlighted the importance of passenger safety and the duty of airlines to prevent accidents in airport terminals. While the final compensation amount is yet to be determined, the court's decision to hold BA accountable for the incident underscores the need for proper safety measures to avoid such incidents in the future.