Personal injury advice from
Thompsons Solicitors
Compensation for Man Who Suffered Shoulder Injury at Work
12th September 2012
We recently pursued a personal injury claim on behalf of a man who suffered a shoulder injury in an accident at work.
Injured by Unsafe Equipment
Our client worked in the paint shop at a car manufacturing plant and was spraying a car bonnet when his workplace accident happened.
A metal prop was used to keep the bonnets open while they were painted, but this prop suddenly kicked out without any warning and the bonnet fell onto his shoulder.
He suffered damage to the joint, causing a lot of pain in his shoulder and neck and altered sensation in his fingers. The symptoms continued for more than a year and prevented our client from working, so he had to have an injection into the joint and was recommended to undergo surgery.
Personal Injury Claim
The injured employee approached us for help with a compensation claim, as he felt that his accident could have been avoided if he was provided with equipment that was sufficiently safe.
We represented him in a claim and the other side admitted liability. They made an initial offer of less than £5,000, but this did not reflect the full extent of his injury and how badly he had been affected, so we put forward detailed medical evidence and secured an increased offer of over £10,000, which our client accepted. This sum took into account his injury and also his financial losses and expenses. This highlights how using a specialist personal injury lawyer is important to ensure that you receive the right amount of compensation.
Workplace Accident Advice
If you have been injured at work, or in any other accident caused by the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to make an injury claim.
At The Legal Line, our expert solicitors have decades of experience in helping the victims of accidents and we can provide you with the best possible legal advice on a cost-free basis. Contact us on 0800 0328511, or complete a claim enquiry form online, to find out if you can make a claim.
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