We have exciting news! Here at TEN Legal, our Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors work incredibly hard to ensure the best possible outcome for all of the Workplace Injury Claims we take on. Recently we were able to secure a substantial sum of £97,000 in damages after a client experienced a fall at work. You can read the full case study below.
TEN Legal Case Study for Workplace Injury Claims
We took on a claim from a gentleman in Lancashire who was injured after his foot went into a defective drain gulley at work causing him to fall onto his outstretched hand. He sustained an injury to his ankle and a significant shoulder injury which required multiple surgeries over the covid period.
Regrettably the claimant suffered a number of complications post surgery, common with the type of surgery he had undergone, causing further pain suffering and loss of amenity over an extended period of time. He then required considerable care and assistance from family members.
The claim was run by Gail Sieczkowski, our PI Partner here at Ten Legal Solicitors, who pursued the claimant’s employer for an unsafe working environment. Following the issue of formal court proceedings, Gail managed to recover substantial damages for the client. The matter settled for £97,000.
What exactly is a Workplace Injury?
A workplace injury or accident can be defined as an adverse event that resulted in the injury or ill health of an employee. This definition covers a multitude of scenarios.
Some of the most common include:
- Slips, trips & falls
- Falling objects
- Acts of violence
- Road traffic accidents
- Cuts & lacerations
- Repetitive strain injury
- Lifting heavy objects
- Exposure to toxic fumes
- Exposure to loud noises
- Burns and scolds
If you have been involved in a workplace accident that was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation through your Employers’ Liability Insurance. The key to having a successful claim is being able to prove that your employer or workplace is at fault, and their negligence or mistake caused the accident to happen. You have three years from when the accident occurred or when you first gained knowledge of the injury or started to develop symptoms, to make a claim.
What is meant by Employers’ Liability Insurance?
It often gives our clients peace of mind to know that when they receive compensation through a Workplace Personal Injury Claim, their employer will not be covering the costs out of their own pocket. It is a requirement in the UK for businesses to have Employers’ Liability Insurance. This provides them with financial protection if a claim is brought against them.
So, if you decide to seek compensation for your workplace injury, you can rest assured in the knowledge that your Employers’ Liability Insurance will cover the cost of any compensation you may claim.
How can TEN Legal help you with Workplace Injury Claims?
We invite you to have a confidential chat with one of our Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors to discuss the potential of your claim. Our team have the experience and skills to help you to navigate through the legal process. You can contact us through our online contact form. Alternatively, call us directly on 0161 402 0213 to arrange a convenient time to have a discussion with a fully qualified and experienced Personal Injury Solicitor.