LORRY DRIVER SUFFERS CHEST INJURY CAUSED BY FAULTY WORK EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVES PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION IN WORK ACCIDENT CLAIM

December 17th, 2009 admin

Our client was making a delivery in Germany using a trailer, the height of which could be adjusted. While in transit the roof is in its lowest position, and is then raised for loading and unloading. The height of the trailer roof was adjusted by turning handles, and after unloading had been completed our client was about to lower the roof when one of the handles swung and struck his chest. He initially thought he may have broken some ribs, but it turned out he had suffered a soft tissue injury and was able to make a full recovery within 8 weeks. We were able to recover personal injury compensation for him of just over £1,500.

A brief summary of events is set out below.

Date of Accident: 13.6.2007

Time between formal instruction and successful conclusion: 4½ months

How the claim proceeded: His employer’s insurers admitted liability within a few weeks of being notified of the claim.

Were Court proceedings necessary?: No

Was a trial necessary?: No – a settlement was negotiated fairly swiftly once a medical report was obtained.

Outcome: The client secured £1,500 for his injuries and just over £46 for his financial losses (including travel costs, medical treatment fees and replacement of his damaged shirt).

Comment: This claim was straight forward to pursue because of the strict provisions imposed on employers by Regulations regarding work equipment. It does not matter whether the employer was aware of a fault with the equipment (in this case the handle on the trailer), and if someone suffers injury because of that fault their claim for compensation should succeed.

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