We recently secured a settlement for our client, a 39 year old man after he was injured during an accident at work.
He was working for a steel company when as part of his job, he was picking up a piece of heavy metal casting from a “bin” using his hands. As he did so, other pieces of metal casting fell onto his hand, causing him to suffer a fracture to his right thumb.
The accident was reported and he received treatment at hospital. He was off work for a few weeks following the accident and suffered loss of earnings.
Following the accident, it should be noted that the workplace introduced a new system of using hooks to remove the castings, and thicker padded gloves to help prevent a future accident or injury.
However despite this, the defendant denied liability, and we therefore had to issue court proceedings and the case proceeded to a trial at court.
At court, our client came across as an excellent witness, and the Judge found in his favour. Our client was awarded £6,900 in compensation.
How can we help you?
We help lots of clients every year claim the compensation they deserve. This case study demonstrates how we have helped a client claim compensation for injury following an accident at work. Please be aware that the compensation amounts depend on the client’s individual situation and experiences. To see how much your claim could be worth please contact us directly.
