I WISH to appeal to people to be a little more considerate to others when they are out and about in town.
I called into the Post Office in Church Street to send a recorded letter.
There were a group of men standing in the lobby and as I struggled to walk past them a terrible thing happened.
I stumbled as one of the men’s walking sticks collided with my left leg.
I couldn’t find my feet and fell heavily to the floor.
I was in so much pain.
After being examined in hospital, doctors diagnosed a ruptured shoulder.
Specialists say I don’t need surgery as the injury will heal itself in time.
I am a retired teacher and this unfortunate incident has caused me a lot of discomfort and inconvenience.
I fell on October 28 and am still suffering from the consequences.
I am unable to drive, I still have pain in my arm and can’t use it and I have to have carers in the morning and evening.
I have lost my independence and it has knocked my confidence.
It was an accident but is a lesson to everybody to be a bit more aware of those around you.
Catherine O’Donovan
Runcorn
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