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Bridgwater College to pay Compensation of Over £3,000 Following Accident at Work

A Business Development Administrator from Bridgwater in Somerset was injured in an accident at work in December 2006. She secured over £3000 in compensation with help from our specialist personal injury lawyers.

Accident at Work

Janet Bishop, aged 51, was working for Bridgwater College when she suffered an injury at work.

Miss Bishop was setting up a room for a presentation. She was extending a projection screen when, without warning, the screen sprang downwards and trapped her index finger. Her finger was cut and bruised.

Personal Injury

Miss Bishop explains: “As a result of my accident I initially lost full use of my finger. I took medical advice and was given antibiotics and anti-inflammatories to reduce the swelling. When my finger didn’t recover, I took further advice and was referred to my local hospital. I was given a splint and advised that I had suffered tendon damage. It was extremely painful.”

Representing Miss Bishop, Lisa Hopper from Thompsons Solicitors in Plymouth, The Legal Line's lawyers, commented: “Miss Bishop’s injury was caused by an accident which could have been avoided. Employers need to make certain that the workplace is safe for all employees.”

Injury Claim Advice

If you have suffered a personal injury in an accident at work, or any other accident that was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to claim damages.

Contact The Legal Line for cost free, sympathetic accident claim advice on 0800 0328511.  Alternatively, complete an online claim enquiry form and we will contact you.