Accident At Work Victim Awarded 5-Figure Settlement
Our client was working when a fence panel fell and landed on their foot. Our team worked to help secure £45,000 in compensation.
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KEY FACTS |
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| INJURY SUMMARY | Toe fracture |
| CASE RESOLUTION | Case settled in August 2022 £45,000 awarded |
| CASE HANDLER | Emma Hughes |
CIRCUMSTANCES
In July 2018 our client was making fence panels at work. The client was not wearing any PPE footwear when a fence panel fell from a bench and landed on their foot causing an injury to the foot.
INJURIES
The fallen fence panel caused a fracture to a toe plus ongoing numbness and pain. The client suffered a permanent lack of function of the toe, plus deterioration of the function of the foot. As a result of the injury, the client was unable to return to their hobby of football.
SETTLEMENT
Our client instructed Jefferies and was represented by case handler Emma Hughes.
The claim was settled in August 2022 for £45,000. The settlement included damages for medical expenses and other consequential losses and expenses arising from the accident such as telephone calls and postage costs.
HAVE YOU SUFFERED AN ACCIDENT AT WORK?
If you have experienced an accident at work then you might be entitled to claim compensation. Our experts at Jefferies are ready to help you.
To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0800 342 3206. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.