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Accident Work Compensation – £3,000 – Fractured Ribs

20/11/2009

Accident at work compensation claim example:

Accident in the workplace, worker injured due to a forklift truck driving straight into him causing him injury to his chest and upper body.  A compensation claim by the accident solicitors who acted on behalf of the employee obtained £3,000;   Injuries – fracture to two ribs.

Accident at work claim was made when the worker was walking around the corner from the warehouse. Another employee driving the forklift truck was ignoring health and safety warnings and reversed his forklift truck when it was unsafe to do so.

The forklift truck stuck his upper body causing the worker to fall onto the floor. He suffered severe pain and was rushed into hospital.  The results of his tests showed that the injured worker had done suffered two fractures to his ribs and severe bruising to his chest.

The doctor advised the injured worker to rest. His injury had taken 5 months to recover. He returned to work within 2 weeks.

The injuries have stopped him from doing his hobby which was playing sport because they caused some disability.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £3,000 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

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Accident – Shoulder Injury – £3500 – Work Compensation

06/11/2009

Accident At work Compensation Claim Example:

Work accident compensation claim, worker injured due to falling off a ladder when a forklift truck drove passed and knocked the ladder causing him to fall to the floor. A compensation claim was made and the employee obtained £3500 for a fracture of the clavicle.  Work accident solicitors acted on a no win no fee basis.

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Accident in the workplace was made when a worker was climbing up a ladder in the warehouse. He was knocked over by another worker who was driving the forklift when passing by.

The employee fell sideways on with the ladder causing a fracture to his shoulder. The worker was in horrific pain after the accident. Other work colleagues came to his assistance and he was taken to the nearest accident and emergency hospital for x-rays to be done to establish the extent of his injuries.

The injured worker suffered a great deal of pain and was advised by the doctor to stay off work and rest. He was also given pain killers to reduce the swelling and pain. He returned to work after 1.5 weeks.  He returned to his pre-accident level of work 6 weeks following the workplace accident.

The employer’s admitted blame on behalf of the forklift truck driver who as also an employee of the same company.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £3500 for the work related accident. The injured 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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Accident Compensation – Forklift Truck – £3500 Foot Injury

06/11/2009

Accident At work Compensation Claim Example:

Accident in the workplace, worker injured due to a forklift truck wheel running over a fellow worker’s foot.  The injured worker was not seen by the forklift truck driver,  he A compensation claim was made and the worker obtained £3500 for a fractured foot.

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The accident at work claim was made when the injured worker was accidentally ran over from another employer who was driving the forklift truck.  The forklift truck driver “overloaded” his truck with stock and he could not see adequately his front left field of vision.
The injured worker was standing near some shelving within the warehouse undertaking a stock check.  Suddenly and the forklift truck drove by and ran over his right foot causing personal injury, damage and loss.

The accident injury he sustained was a fracture his foot.

The worker suffered with severe pain, he could not move his foot so his employers advised him to go to the hospital.  His foot was x-rayed to see if his injury was anything major. The x-ray results had shown that the worker had fractured his foot and had to stay off work for 2 weeks.

He returned to work on light duties for a period of 4 weeks.  He suffered from occasional pain and discomfort for further period of 12 months.  He made a full recovery from his injury within about 12 – 14 months of the date of the accident.

Accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £3500 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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Accident Compensation – Work £4000 – Back Injury

06/11/2009

Accident At work Compensation Claim Example:


Compensation workplace accident claim, a forklift truck driver reversed his forklift truck into a work colleague in a warehouse. A compensation claim was made and the worker obtained £4000 for a strained back being the main injury.

The accident at work claim was made when a worker was pushed into the warehouse frame by a reversing forklift truck.  He was knocked forward and twisted his back when landing awkwardly to the ground.  He suffered from a strained back. The forklift truck driver was not looking properly and caused this accident to happen.

The employer admitted fault on behalf of the forklift truck driver.

The injured claimant suffered severe pain to his lower back. He attended the accident and emergency hospital to have his injury checked over by a consultant.  He was diagnosed with a bruised back and was in severe pain. The doctor advised him to rest and undertake a course of physiotherapy.  He was also provided with pain killers.

He was off work for a period of 1 week.  He made a full recovery within about 14 months from the date of the accident.
The accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £4000 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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Work Accident – Forklift Truck – £1800

05/11/2009

Accident at work, worker injured due to a forklift truck driver colliding with another employee due to defective forklift truck. A compensation claim made by solicitors acting for the injured worker was made and the worker obtained £1800 for whiplash injuries to his neck.
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Accident at work compensation claim was made when the worker who was a claimant collided with another employee’s fork lift truck when the breaks had a stopped working. The accident at work took place in a warehouse.  He sustained whiplash personal injury to his neck.

The accident was caused by an electric fault.  The worker was in pain and distress following the accident at work.  He attended the accident and emergency department at his local hospital.   He was diagnosed with “whiplash” injuries and given pain killers.  The injured claimant fully recovered from his injury within 6 – 7 months.

He was advised to rest.   After the workplace accident, health and safety advised that the defective forklift truck failed following routine servicing and that improvements were to be undertaken to avoid similar defects going unnoticed.

The accident at work solicitors obtained compensation for £1800 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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Forklift Truck – Accident At Work – Leg Injury – £75,000

18/09/2009

Accident Compensation Award Example – Fork Lift Trucks

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, injury at work, forklift truck, serious leg injury, compensation for injury in workplace – £75,000.  No Win No Fee

A serious injury occurred whilst a forklift truck driver struck an fellow worker and crushed his let onto a wall.  The fork pinned his leg to the wall for several seconds causing the crushing injury.  Within the premises there were CCTV evidence, which confirmed the nature of the accident.

The employer admitted blame of his employee who drove the forklift truck.  The injured worker was unable to return to his labouring work due the extent of the injuries to his leg.  At the time of the accident at work the injured worker was 58 years old.  The leg injury resulted in severe fractures with several operations and detailed physiotherapy over a number months following each operation.  He was left with a slight limp and suffered from pain especially in the cold weather; he also found it difficult to kneel for long periods of time.

The injured worker was unable to go for long walks, which he loved to do with his wife and required care and assistance in respect of the labouring tasks around the home and DIY.

His accident at work solicitor obtained £75,000 for his leg injury and loss of earnings, care, DIY costs and other expenses. The worker received 100% of his compensation awarded; no legal costs were deducted from his accident at work solicitors.

No Win No Fee – No Worry

After suffering an accident at work, the worry about instructing a work accident claims solicitor will be the furthest from your mind when you instruct us.  We work for free WIN OR LOSE. Our FREE legal service extends to all employees whether they are a member of a trade union or not.  For more information see our No Win No Fee Advice Page.

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Forklift Truck – Accident At Work< Injury To Foot, £15,000

18/09/2009

Accident Compensation Award Example – Fork Lift Trucks

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, injury at work, fork lift truck, foot injury compensation for injury in workplace.  No Win No Fee

The injured worker who as year-old man was awarded £15,000 for a foot injury sustained in an accident at work.

The fork lift truck driver failed to notice a fellow worker lifting a small container.  As he was walking along a recognised fork lift truck drive path, he failed to notice the fork lift truck coming along side him.  The fork lift truck off side of the vehicle rode over his right foot crushing 3 toes.  The worker was off work for period of 2 months and put onto light duties for a period of 6 months.

He found it difficult to weight bear and was on crutches for 6 weeks.  There was no long lasting or permanent damage save that in the colder months his foot began to ache or after long walks.

The worker received £15,000 for his injuries alone, plus loss of earnings in the sum of £4000,  in addition to medical costs, travel expenses and sundry costs.  The worker received 100% of his compensation awarded; no legal costs were deducted from his accident at work solicitors.

No Win No Fee – No Worry

After suffering an accident at work, the worry about instructing a work accident claims solicitor will be the furthest from your mind when you instruct us.  We work for free WIN OR LOSE. Our FREE legal service extends to all employees whether they are a member of a trade union or not.  For more information see our No Win No Fee Advice Page.

Help When You Need It Most

Contact us for FREE ADVICE.  We will quickly assess your accident at work compensation claim – CONTACT US PAGE

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Forklift Truck – Back Injury At Work Claim £25,000

18/09/2009

Accident Compensation Award Example – Fork Lift Trucks

Accident at work compensation claims, solicitors, injury at work, fork lift truck,  back injury, compensation for injury in workplace.  No Win No Fee

The injured worker who as year-old man was awarded £25,000 for the back injury sustained in an accident at work.

The fork lift truck reversed into the worker and struck his back causing permanent back and chronic back pain.  The worker was off work for a period of 9 months, returned to work on light duties as he was unable to lift heavy objects at work.  He made an almost complete recovery from his injuries within 3 years from the accident.  The ongoing “niggling” back pain was thought not to be related to the accident at work but due to a pre-existing problem he suffered from 3 years prior to the accident in question.

The worker received £25,000 for his injuries alone, plus loss of earnings in the sum of £12,500,  in addition to medical costs, travel expenses and sundry costs.  The worker received 100% of his compensation awarded; no legal costs were deducted from his accident at work solicitors

No Win No Fee – No Worry

After suffering an accident at work, the worry about instructing a work accident claims solicitor will be the furthest from your mind when you instruct us.  We work for free WIN OR LOSE. Our FREE legal service extends to all employees whether they are a member of a trade union or not.  For more information see our No Win No Fee Advice Page.

Help When You Need It Most

Contact us for FREE ADVICE.  We will quickly assess your accident at work compensation claim – CONTACT US PAGE

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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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