Woman can file claim

In June, 2011, Natalie Chin Wing had accompanied her mother to Maritime Life Insurance Company in Barataria, in search of its self-help department .

After being told the department was not located on the premises, she and her mother were leaving when she slipped while heading towards the elevator .

She then slid into a glass wall located to the side of the corridor, suffering severe injuries .

She filed her claim on June 17, 2015, and sought permission to extend the four-year limitation period of four years .

In a ruling delivered in the San Fernando High Court yesterday, Justice Frank Seepersad granted the extension to November 27, 2015 .

She was also granted permission to proceed with her case for relief for personal injuries and consequential loss caused by negligence .

Chin Wing initially filed the lawsuit against Maritime Financial Group (MFG), but later had to change it to Maritime Life Insurance, when the limitation period expired as she was initially made to believe that MFG was prepared to entertain her claim as it engaged in discussions with her .

Since her revised claim against Maritime Life was only filed five months after the expiration of the limitation period, the judge found that there was no delay or prejudice to the company .

Chin Wing suffered severe spinal damages and has spent more than $200,000 in medical expenses .

Attorney Roger Kawalsingh appears for Maritime Life while Chin Wing is represented by Dipnarine Rampersad .