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Accident Work Compensation – £5000 – Index Finger

claim — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:12:24 +0000

Workplace accident claim injury example:

Accident in the workplace, worker injured due to a worker trapping her finger on the sowing machine. A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained £5000. Injuries sustained fracture to her index finger.

The accident at work claim was made when a worker lost her index finger from working on a sowing machine. The injured worker was sowing some fabrics, but as she tried to move the fabric the machine had jammed causing a fracture to her index finger.

The injured worker suffered from severe pain and stress following the accident at work and did not return to work until 1 month after the accident. The injured worker was on part time work.

Her employers ensured that all machines were regularly maintained following the accident to prevent any similar accidents happening again.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £5000 for the work related accident. The worker also received compensation for expenses and loss of earnings.

The accident at work solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and recovered all legal costs off the insurance company. The worker received 100% compensation and 0% legal costs.

Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, index finger, workplace injury injuries machinery dangerous

Accident Work Compensation – £4500 – Soft Tissue Injury To Index Finger

claim — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:37:18 +0000

Accident at work compensation claim example:

Accident at work claim was made when a worker’s hand was dragged into a machine. A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained £4500. injuries sustained a severe crushing to the hand which caused a transverse of the distal phalanx of his index finger and extensive soft tissue injuries.

The accident at work claim was made due to a worker was working on a machine. The machine has a faulty protection cage and his hand had been dragged into the machine causing his left, non-dominant hand to be severely crushed. The injured worker was in horrific pain and had to attend to hospital to get it seen to.

This developed to excruciating levels and the location of the pain was widespread. Complex regional pain syndrome which developed in his hand continued, severe hyper-sensitive pain in his index finger so he had his finger amputated. The accident at work left the injured worker depressed.

The Injured worker was unlikely to secure his employment, he also could not continue his sports that he liked doing in his free time, in particular squash and football.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £4500 for the work related accident. The worker also received compensation for expenses and loss of earnings.

The accident at work solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and recovered all legal costs off the insurance company. The worker received 100% compensation and 0% legal costs.

Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, dangerous machinery, index finger

Accident Work Compensation – £25,000 – Eye Injury

claim — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:09 +0000

Accident at work compensation claim example:
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Accident at work compensation claim was made when a worker in an industrial site chiselling a metal stud during the course of his employment when a loose metal spike struck his right eye. A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained £25,000. injuries sustained a penetating injury to his eye.

The accident at work claim was made when the claimant was chiselling a metal stud during his course of employment. This was caused by a flying spike or chip from the stud struck right eye causing injury.

The injured worker’s eye became increasingly red and felt uncomfortable so he was sent straight to hospital. The examination revealed a stellate full-thickness laceration to the central cornea that measured 5mm by 2.5mm. the injured worker underwent surgical repair under local anesthetic.

The wound was difficult to repair and 9 sutures were inserted. He returned back to work within 7 months after surgey. Health and safety make it clear to workers in the workplace to wear safety goggles to prevent further accidents happening again.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £25,000 for the work related accident. The worker also received compensation for expenses and loss of earnings.

The accident at work solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and recovered all legal costs off the insurance company. The worker received 100% compensation and 0% legal costs.

Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, dangerous machinery

Accident Work Compensation – £13,500 – Injury To Fingers

claim — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:35 +0000

Accident at work compensation claim example:

Accident at work claim was made when a worker sustained a crushing injury to his hand during the course of his employment. A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained £13,500: Injuries sustained a crushing injury to his fingers from operating a machine.

The accident at work claim was made when a worker had suffered a crushing injury to his hand/fingers with the main injury to the left ring finger and minor crushing with residual scarring to the left middle, right middle and right index fingers.

The accident at work was due a press machine which had come down on his fingers due to a machine fault. The injured worker went to accident and emergency hospital. His x-ray results had shown that he had fractures to the fingers and the consultant explained to the injured worker that he could not return to work until they were healed.

The injured worker was unable to attend his main pre-accident level of duties until 8 months from the accident. His musical hobby of playing a guitar was adversely affected.

The injured worker had alleged that health and safety should have been aware the operating machinery was faulty. Also the gloves that were provided were inappropriate for the type of work involved. It was also addressed that the workstation was inappropriate in terms of sufficient space and room.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £13,500 for the work related accident. The worker also received compensation for expenses and loss of earnings.

The accident at work solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and recovered all legal costs off the insurance company. The worker received 100% compensation and 0% legal costs.

Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, index finger, workplace injury injuries machinery dangerous

Accident At Work – Finger Fracture £3,500

claim — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:44:23 +0000

Accident At Work Compensation Claims Example

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, injury at work, machinery, fracture of finger, compensation for injury at work £3,500.

Accident at work compensation claims by solicitors when sustained a fracture of the right ring finger when it was trapped in machinery. Movement of the joint was limited, grip strength reduced for some 3 months. The worker due to the nature of his job was put on light duties for 3 weeks following the accident at work. He sustained a small amount of lost earnings as a result which his accident at work solicitors claimed back on his behalf.

The accident at work compensation claims Solicitors received £3,500 compensation for the worker including loss of earnings, bonuses, travel expenses and medical costs in addition to the compensation claim for injury.

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Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, fracture index finger, workplace injury injuries machinery dangerous

Accident At Work – Arm Fracture £8,000

claim — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:42:32 +0000

Accident At Work Compensation Claims Example

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, injury at work, machinery, fracture to arm, compensation for injury at work £8,000

Accident at work compensation claims by solicitors when a worker aged 54 at the time of the work accident claim, sustained traumatic fracture to his arm when his clothing became caught and his arm pulled into the unguarded rollers of the machine.

The worker sustained a fracture of the right radius. The worker was in hospital 5 days and made a good recovery. He returned to his work within 4 weeks and was paid in full but lost out on some overtime which his accident at work solicitors claimed back on his behalf.

The accident at work compensation claims Solicitors received £8,000 compensation for the worker including a loss of earnings, bonuses, travel expenses and medical costs in addition to the compensation claim for injury.

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Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, arm fracture, workplace injury injuries machinery dangerous

Accident At Work – Injury Finger £18,000

claim — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:40:23 +0000

Accident At Work Compensation Claims Example

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, injury at work, machinery, loss of index finger, disfigurement, compensation for injury at work £18,000.

Accident at work compensation claims by solicitors when a worker had his right hand index finger caught in unguarded machinery at work. This lead to an amputated finger from the knuckle and further fractures two other fingers Following several operations over the course of 6 months the worker made good progress.

The workers job prospects were not said to be significantly disadvantaged. The medical experts were of the view that a full recover from the accident at work could take place within 18 months from the accident but that here would continue to be phantom pain.

The accident at work compensation claims Solicitors received £18,000 compensation for the worker including a loss of earnings, bonuses, travel expenses and medical costs in addition to the compensation claim for injury.

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Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, index finger, workplace injury injuries machinery dangerous

Accident At Work – Arm Fracture £8,500

claim — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:38:19 +0000

Accident At Work Compensation Claims Example

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, injury at work, machinery, fracture to arm, compensation for injury at work £8,500.

Accident at work compensation claims by solicitors when a worker had his right arm caught in machinery at work. Thankfully the injuries were not severe resulting in a fracture to his forearm. He was off work for 6 weeks and was paid in full by his employers. There were no long lasting complications and an almost full recovery was expected within 9 months. There was a lack of grip strength, which should resolve by 12 months following the accident at work.

The accident at work compensation claims Solicitors received £8,500 compensation for the worker including a loss of bonuses, travel expenses and medical costs in addition to the compensation claim for injury.

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Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, fracture to arm, workplace injury injuries machinery dangerous

Accident At Work – Loss of Thumb £78,000

claim — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:36:30 +0000

Accident At Work Compensation Claims Example

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, injury at work, machinery, loss of thumb, compensation for injury at work £78,000.

Accident at work compensation solicitors claimed the sum of £78,000 (the sum of £25,000 for the loss of thumb). The worker was injured whilst operating a drilling mechanism in the course of his employment in a quarry. The drill fell off its stand crushing onto the worker’s hand severing his non-dominant thumb. Whilst there was attempts to sew the thumb back onto his hand, unfortunately due to complications this did not work leading to the an eventual amputation of the claimant’s thumb.

The accident at work compensation claims Solicitors received £78,000 compensation for the worker including a loss of earnings claim, bonuses, travel expenses and medical costs in addition to the compensation claim for injury.

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Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, loss of thumb, workplace injury injuries machinery dangerous

Accident At Work – Crane – Fatal Accident £223,000

claim — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:33:19 +0000

Accident At Work Compensation Claims Example

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, fatal accident, crane, machinery, compensation for death at work £223,000.

A tragic accident at work claim when a worker was crushed to death instantly by a crane on a building site that fell crushing him to death.

This left the claimant without a husband, and his one dependant child who was only 2 years age at the time of death. The widow and the child both claimed financial dependency following the accident at work. They alleged the employer failed in their duty of care to ensure that the crane had been safely erected and secured.

The accident at work compensation claims solicitors obtained compensation for the claimant, including compensation for bereavement, funeral expenses, miscellaneous costs and child dependency.

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Posted in Accident - Machinery Tagged: accidents at work injury compensation solicitors no win no fee, crane fatal acciddent, workplace injury injuries machinery dangerous