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Accident Work Compensation – Foot And Back Injury – £12,000

11/11/2009

Workplace accident claim injury example:

Accident at work claim was made when a worker had fallen due when a defective shelf which had fallen on the injured worker, causing him to lose balance and fall to the floor. A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained  £12,000 compensation for the accident at work, injures sustained  traumatic injury to foot and back with permanent damage.

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The accident at work claim was made when a worker had fallen onto the floor due to a loose and defective shelf containing heavy work equipment falling onto his foot.  He fell to the floor in pain and made a compensation claim for personal injury and loss.

The injured worker prior to the accident was regarded as a fit and active sportsman, His main hobby was playing tennis and rugby. The claimant was unable to continue in with his favorite pastimes as a result of the condition. The claimant also required extra assistance in the home and garden. 

He also required physiotherapy, osteopathy and acupuncture treatment, as well as painkillers. The claimant suffered from depression due to his condition. The injured worker also lost the use of a company car.

He was taken into hospital by another employee and was hospitalised for 2 weeks due to the condition he was in. The worker then had to rest at home but could not return to work as his injury was permanent.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £12,000 for the work related injury.  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.

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Slip And Fall Injury – £50,000 – Back Injury

11/11/2009

Workplace accident claim injury example:

Accident at work claim was made when an injured worker who had fallen down stairs in an office building.  A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained £50,000 compensation for the accident at work, injures sustained Severe back injuries, not involving paralysis.

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The Accident in the workplace was due to an employee who was working as a secretary had slipped and fallen down the stairs.  The slip was caused by mud and water which was trampled into the office building. 

It was admitted by her employers that the accident was their fault for failing to take steps to minimise and reduce the risk of a slipping injury by failing to install adequate and correct anti-slip flooring and maintenance.

The injured worker fell down a flight of stairs (10 in total) and landed awkwardly.  Her back taking the brunt of the fall.

The accident at work caused the worker extreme and severe back pain.  She was suffered from a disc legion, a vertebrae, osteoarthritis and severe pain but not involving paralysis.

She under went several operation on her back and extensive physiotherapy.

The injury was such that the secretary was unable to return to her pre-accident work due to the fact that she could not sit on a chair for pro-long periods. 

The health and safety department investigated how the accident at work happened and suitable flooring, notices and cleaning maintenance are now strictly followed to prevent similar accidents in the work place.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £50,000 for the work related accident.  This was for the injuries alone.  She also obtain substantial compensation for her loss of earnings, past, present and future, care claim, medical claims and loss of pension entitlement amongst others in the region of £100,000. 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.

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Injury work compensation – back injury – £3000

11/11/2009

Workplace accident claim injury example:

Work related injury, manual handling, lifting accident at work, back injury, and back pain, compensation £3000 (work related injuries alone).  Accident at work solicitors acted under a no win no fee agreement.

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The accident at work claim was made when a worker strained his back from lifting heavy several planks of wood whilst employed at a DIY store. He suffered from a strained back and was in severe pain. His employers took him to accident and emergency hospital as they thought the pain in the back could be something serious.  He was advised that there was a severe back strain and that he should recover from his injury in time.

His GP advised him to stay at home and rest until his back was fully recovered.  The injury could have a lot worse save for a fellow work colleague came to the injured workers rescue and stopped him falling down nearby stairs. 

The work colleague provided a witness statement on behalf of the injured worker confirming that the employer never had any manual handling training despite the fact that there had been a previous injury prior to the accident complained of similar to the compensation claim being handled by the accident solicitors.

The injured worker was off work for a period of 1 month and fully recovered from his injury within 12 months from the date of the accident.  From month 6 of the accident he only complained of occasional pain to his lower back due to the cold weather conditions.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £3000 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.

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Injury Work Compensation – £5000 – Slipped Disc

11/11/2009

Workplace accident claim injury example:

Accident at work, worker injured due to straining his back whilst lifting heavy machinery from the work truck.  A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained £5000 compensation for the accident at work, injures sustained prolapsed disc to his back.  Solicitors acted under a no win no fee agreement.

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The accident at work claim was made when the employer delivering stock to a warehouse store sustained prolapsed disc due to lifting heavy machinery from the company’s truck. The injury was caused by a combination of lifting the heavy load and confined space causing un-natural posture and strain on his lower back.

The injured worker was advised to go straight to the accident and emergency hospital to seek medical attention. The doctor told him that he has done some damage to his back due to lifting the heavy machinery.

The injured worker was advised to rest as much as possible and was given pain killers to reduce the pain. The injured worker returned back to work 1 month from the date of the accident.  He returned to light duties for several months.  Whilst he had made a full recovery. from his injury within 2.5 years from the date of the accident at work, his employers agreed that his future work would no longer involve any heavy lifting.

The company’s health and safety department took the injury seriously and employees in the workplace now use low-tech sack trolley to avoid similar accidents.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £5000 for the work related accident. The injured 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.

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Lifting Work Accident £16,000 – Slipped Disc – Nurse

06/11/2009

Accident At work Compensation Claim Example

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Accident work claim, nurse injured her back lifting a patient out of bed to change hospital bedding. A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained £16,000 compensation for an accident at work, injuries sustained a strained back.  Solicitors acted on a no win no fee basis.

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Accident at work claim was made when a nurse in a care home strained her back whilst trying to lift up a patient out of his bed.  There was pressure at work as there was limited staff due to illness.  The nurse was required to lift the patient without assistance of another nurse or any mechanical aids.

As she attempted to lift the patient she felt her lower back “go” and suffered from immediate and severe pain.  The pain was so bad that she fell to the floor. She attempted to call for help through the patient’s internal intercom system. An ambulance was called and she went to hospital.  She was diagnosed with a slipped disc but the medical expert who was instructed by the solicitors advised that she also had a pre-accident existing condition to her back.

What this meant was that had it not been for the accident at work, the nurse in about 5 year’s time would have suffered from a back problem.  In legal terms this meant that the accident had accelerated her pre-accident back problem (which before the accident she suffered from no pain or restriction of her back) by a period of 5 years.

For compensation terms the solicitors who acted for the nurse was able to obtain compensation on the basis that had it not been for the lifting accident, she would not have suffered from any pain to her back until 5 years post the accident.  Therefore her claim was valued, in simple terms, as though she would have made a full recovery in 5 years.

Whilst the nurse was unable to return to her pre-accident occupation.  She retired early by some 7 years.  In addition to the £16,000 compensation for her back injury, she also obtained compensation for lost earnings and pension entitlements.  She also recovered compensation for care and aids that she required to help with her mobility.

The work accident claim solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and recovered all legal costs from the insurance company. The worker received 100% compensation for his injuries and 0% legal costs.

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Lifting Injury At Work – Cleaner – £4000 Lower Back

06/11/2009

Accident At work Compensation Claim Example

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Accident in the workplace, worker injured when a cleaner strained her back as she was lifting a heavy bin.  A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of an employee obtained £4000 compensation for an accident at work, injuries sustained to lower back. The accident at work solicitors acted for the worker under a no win no fee agreement.

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Accident at work was due to a cleaner emptying bins.  Whilst this was routine unfortunatley an employee of the company decided to deposit heavy waste material in a bin which was designed for routine paper and general waste.

Later in the evening as the cleaner began to clean the building in the usual way.  As she came to lift a bin, she hurt her lower back as the weight took her by surprise.  She strained her lower back and she suffered personal injury.

The cleaner went to accident and emergency to get her back checked over by a doctor. The doctor advised her to stay off work and rest it as much as possible. She was given painkillers to ease the pain. She was off work for 2 weeks and made a full recovery from the injury within 16 months.  She was unable to lift heavy object for a period of 4 – 5 months following the work accident.

Her employers admitted fault following a letter of claim sent by her accident solicitors.  Her employers also issued the cleaners with a trolly to put rubbish or other heavy objects into it to avoid similar accidents.  Employees were also trained in manual handling health and safety techniques.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £4000 for the work injury at work.. The worker also received compensation for expenses and loss of earnings.

The work accident claim solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and recovered all legal costs from the insurance company. The worker received 100% compensation for his injuries and 0% legal costs.

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Cleaner Fall At Work – Single Step £5,000 – Back Injuries

03/08/2009

Accident at work Claim Example

Accident at work claim, solicitors obtained £5,000 compensation, cleaner fell down single step, back injury, back pain, neck and should injuries, full recovery from the industrial accident within 1.5 years.

 

Work related accident claim through specialist industrial injuries solicitors when a cleaner at an office failed to appreciate on her first day at work a single step that was not suitably identified by her employers.  The cleaner at work fell awkwardly and twisted her back in the fall.  She also wrenched her neck in the fall at work causing soft tissue injuries.

She attended Accident and Emergency but was not hospitalised. She was advised to take rest and painkillers.  She was able to return back to work within 8 days of the accident.  She was able to work as a cleaner but required help from her colleagues when lifting heavier items such as a vacuum or mop-bucket up stairs.

The specialist accident and injury doctor instructed by the accident at work solicitors was of the view that the cleaner would make a full recovery from her work related injuries within 1.5 years from the date of the accident at work.

No Legal Costs To Pay Win or Lose

The accident at work solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and they recovered all legal costs from the employer’s insurance company.  The worker received 100% compensation and 0% in legal costs.

The accident at work solicitors agreed a settlement for £3,500 for the back injury.  In addition solicitors obtain additional compensation for lost earnings, travel expenses and other expenses.

Accident at work Claim Example

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Accident At Work – Fall from Ladder £7,000 – Back Injury

03/08/2009

Accident at work Claim Example

Accident at work claim, solicitors obtained £7,000 compensation, fall from ladder, back injury, back pain, strain to lower back, pre-exiting degenerative changes.

Accident at work claim was made when a small construction company on site failed to ensure a safe an proper walk way for ease of access.  As the worker was carrying some materials the wooden planks used for access gave way causing the worker to fall.  He fell awkwardly twisting and pulling his back.

He was hospitalised for a period of 6 days.  His injuries were not thought to be permanent but he did suffer from a minor but niggling intermittent pain to his back prior to the accident at work.  However the last episode of pain due to the back injury was 6 months prior to the work accident.

The medical evidence was that the worker would make a full recovery from his back injury within 3.5 years from the accident.  Any continuing back injury and back pain after 3.5 years would not be caused by the accident.

The accident at work solicitors agreed a settlement for £7,000 for the back injury.  In addition solicitors obtain additional compensation for lost earnings, travel expenses and other expenses.

Legal Costs

The accident at work solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and they recovered all legal costs from the employer’s insurance company.  The worker received 100% compensation and 0% in legal costs.

Accident at work Claim Example

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Work Back Injury £18,000

03/08/2009

Accident at work Claim Example

Back Injury At Work £18,000

Summary: Accident at work, slipping accident, back injury, back pain, degenerative problem, 45 years old, compensation at work for work related injuries

A work related injury by a worker who was employed as a fitter.  As he was walking along a designated footpath he slipped and fell over an oil spillage that had remained on the floor from the night shift.  There was no regular system of checking and cleaning the floor, which resulted in the employer admitting blame for the accident at work.

The worker fell heavily onto the floor and aggravated a pre-existing lower back problem, in particular a degenerative disease to the lumbar spine.  Following intensive medical treatment, CT scans, X-Rays and physiotherapy the worker was unable to work for a period of almost 2.5 years.

For the same period the worker was off work, he also required care from family and friends to help with everyday chores such as DIY, cleaning, cooking, assistance with heavy lifting, gardening amongst others.

The medical evidence was largely agreed in that the worker who was 45 at the date of the settlement had almost made a full recovery.  For the accident and injury sustained at work the claim settled for £18,000 for the work related accident and a further £42,000 for out of pocket expenses and loss of earnings in particular.

Legal Costs

The accident at work solicitors acted on a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and they recovered all legal costs from the employer’s insurance company.  The worker received 100% compensation and 0% in legal costs.

Accident at work Claim Example

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Work Accident, Forklift Truck, Back Injury £5,200

02/08/2009

Summary of Example Accident At Work Claim

-Work related injury, back injury, back pain, accident at work, crush injury, fork lift truck,  £5200 (accident injury)

A worker sustained an accident at work when a forklift truck reversed and stuck him from behind crushing him against a warehouse frame.  The employer admitted fault when accident at work solicitors sued.

The lower back injury prevented the worker returning to work for 9 weeks.  The case was more complicated because the worker had suffered from pre-existing back injury where the pain was intermittent in nature.  The independent medical doctor was of the opinion that the injury due to the accident at work lasted for 9 months and the on going symptoms were due to the old injury.

The accident at work solicitors recovered £5,200 for the industrial accident injury claim.  Plus loss of earnings, travel expenses and incidental losses.

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