Maria Pilkington, a specialist solicitor in our personal injury department at Oliver & Co, recently concluded a claim for Mr. H, a 36-year-old resident of East Sussex. Mr. H suffered a crush injury to his dominant little finger in a workplace accident. While working in a factory on a power press machine, he attempted to change the tool without a guard in place. Unfortunately, the tool dropped and landed on his right little finger, causing it to be crushed.
Legal action was initiated against Mr. H’s employers, as it was revealed that although the machine was not defective, it differed from others he had worked with, and he had not received sufficient training for its operation. Initially, liability for the accident was denied by the employer’s insurers, prompting preparations for court proceedings.
Before proceeding with court action, an independent Orthopaedic Surgeon provided a medical report confirming the extent of Mr. H’s injuries. Fortunately, no fracture was sustained, and he made a full recovery in just over three months.
Following the initiation of court proceedings, the defendant enlisted solicitors to represent them, leading to a settlement of £2,500. This settlement took into consideration the potential litigation risk and the possibility of Mr. H being found partially at fault (contributory negligence) for his injuries. Mr. H was pleased with the outcome.
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