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Robert Lemon - Accident compensation solicitor
London senior accident compensation solicitor
Robert qualified as a solicitor several years ago, having trained with us for some years leading up to his successful qualification. Based in our London office, Robert's successes have included cases from a wide range of personal injury claims.
Many of his successful accident compensation claims involved injuries at work or injuries suffered in road accidents. His compensation claims for injuries at work have included accidents resulting from manual handling accidents , slips, trips and falls in the workplace, falling from height and being hit by falling objects. His successes have also included personal injuries such as occupational deafness or those resulting from an assault at work.
In the area of road accident compensation claims, Robert has expertise in all types of injury, including those suffered by cyclists, motorcyclists, passengers and pedestrians, as well of course, drivers injured through no fault of their own.
In addition to this extensive list of successes, Robert has also been extremely successful in two areas of specialist legislation. Firstly, he has considerable expertise in handling compensation claims for clients who have been injured through exposure to hazardous substances, which are subject to legislation under COSHH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
Secondly, Robert has developed an in-depth knowledge of compensation claims for overseas accident claims, including road accidents abroad, and compensation claims involving Package Holidays. Whether on holiday in the UK or abroad, Robert will ensure your compensation claim is dealt with quickly, efficiently and utilising the correct area of English or international law.
He has had extensive experience in dealing with specific and specialist areas of the law, including:
- Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tour Regulations 1992.
- Montreal Convention claims (International carriage by air and domestic flights within the United Kingdom)
- Athens Convention claims (International carriage by sea)
- Claims involving cross jurisdictional elements
- Claims involving disputes on applicable law issues
Robert will use his strong negotiating skills to obtain the best outcome for each of his clients and the maximum compensation to which they are entitled. He is known for his attention to detail, which is particularly important when compiling cases that involve the many cross-border legal systems that can be involved when bring compensation claims for accidents abroad.
Robert is quite robust about making sure cases are progressing well. Where defendants are not responding promptly, or are reluctant to offer a realistic sum in compensation, he will not hesitate to issue court proceedings and bring the case to trial if necessary.
Successful accident compensation and occupational disease claims
Here is just a small sample of the many successful compensation claims that Robert has dealt with.
Work accident compensation claim – Manual handling injury
Robert’s client in this claim for accident compensation was injured when she tried to release a trolley in order to access another one behind. The trolleys are retained by a catch that is normally released by pushing a button, allowing the trolley to be pulled forward. On the day of her accident at work, the catch failed to release and in trying to force the trolley out of its holding position, Robert’s client felt an immediate pain in her upper arm and neck.
Following an x-ray and other investigations, Robert’s client was diagnosed as suffering a hernia on her disc. Advised against surgery, his client has suffered months of pain and was unable to return to work for many months.
After rejecting several unacceptable offers, Robert was forced to issue court proceedings. However, prior to the trial date, he was able to negotiate a sum of several thousand pounds for his client.
Work accident compensation claim – Manual handling injury
This client suffered a severe back injury when he was moving a large drum during the course of his work. Although it was considered a job for two men, our client was habitually required to move the drum on his own as other duties frequently meant that his colleague was unavailable. The drum weighed in excess of 50 lbs and apart from its weight, it was necessary to carry it up a flight of steps to another level.
On the day of his work accident, Robert’s client felt a pop in his lower back and had to stop and rest before continuing the move. However, the next day his back was stiff and the pain became increasingly severe. He subsequently underwent an MRI scan and other procedures to try to reduce the pain.
He had not been provided with any manual handling training and his employer had been negligent not only in providing this, but negligent in failing to ensure that two people were available at all times to carry out this two-man operation.
Robert was forced to issue court proceedings but before trial was able to negotiate a substantial sum in manual handling compensation.
Occupational disease compensation claim – Noise induced deafness
Robert’s client was a maintenance engineer working in an area where several printing presses were running constantly. He would work on each press whilst the others around him continued to run. He had worked for the defendant for many years but had only been provided with ear defenders for a few years prior to his hearing deterioration.
Prior to his being provided with ear defenders he had been given no warning of the risks to his hearing, nor provided with training about minimising the risks involved.
He has suffered a substantial loss of hearing in both ears and finds it difficult to follow conversations if there is background noise, even if the person is standing right in front of him. He also has to listen to the TV with the sound much higher than normal.
Robert brought this claim for industrial disease compensation as a result of the employer’s breach of the Factories Act 1961 and The Noise at Work Regulations 1989. They had failed to supply adequate noise reducing measures or a safe place to work, amongst many other failures. He was forced to issue court proceedings and was then able to negotiate a settlement in occupational deafness compensation in excess of £10,000.
Comments from grateful accident compensation clients
Here is just a small sample of the many letters of thanks that Robert receives every year from grateful clients.
"Over the two years this claim took to win an award, Mr Robert Lemon kept me informed at all stages with the claim. I owe Robert a "BIG THANK YOU".
Recipient of accident compensation after slipping at the entrance of a store
"Excellent professional service, always kept informed of all progress. All staff very approachable and helpful and all questions / queries put forward answered very professionally. "
Robert’s client developed occupational asthma after exposure to harmful substances
" very quick and efficient and constantly kept me up to date with progress and proceedings excellent service."
Recipient of work accident compensation after suffering a fall at work
"Clear, concise guidance throughout the process, especially as my case wasn't clear cut - a degenerative injury that was part historical and part employer liability. Thank you."
This client suffered a back injury at work and received personal injury compensation
"very pleased with the professional way my claim was dealt with and the settlement exceeded my expectations. thank you."
Recipient of occupational disease compensation after suffering noise induced hearing loss
Making an accident compensation claim
If you decide to instruct Clear Answers to deal with the matter for you, and you do have a valid accident compensation claim, or are suffering from an occupational disease because of the negligence of your employer, you will receive 100% of the compensation awarded.
We will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for yourself. Telephone us now on 0800 783 9019 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms, and a representative will contact you as soon as possible.
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