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Injury at work news stories
Clear Answers injury at work solicitors deal with a large number of accident cases each year. Below is a selection of injury at work compensation claims that we have fought, as well as related news stories.
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Man suffers fractured skull when hit by falling objects
Our client had been assisting in the construction of farm animal housing when he was struck from behind by falling objects, suffering serious head and facial injuries.
Following strenuous negotiations by our specialist accident
compensation lawyers, they were able to secure many thousands of pounds in
compensation for our client’s serious
injuries, which were sustained in a completely avoidable accident.
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Health and Safety Executive professionals report an increase in fatal accidents
This week, the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) have reported their concerns that for the first time in 5 years, the number of fatal accidents at work has risen.
The BBC website reported on the latest figures published by the HSE, which confirmed that 50 people were killed in workplace accidents during the last full reporting year. This was up from 41 fatalities in the previous 12-month period. An additional 2,298 people were seriously injured in accidents at work during that same period.
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Accident compensation for worker hit on the head by iron bar
Whilst assisting the driver of a lorry delivering goods to his place of work, this client was hit on the head with an iron bar and suffered serious injuries which have proved to be permanent and life-changing.
The insurers for the defendant (the delivery company) refused to negotiate an acceptable settlement and our specialist work
accident compensation lawyers issued court proceedings in order to secure a
successful outcome for our client. However, we continued to negotiate strongly
and were eventually able to agree a settlement in excess of £100,000 in work accident compensation, avoiding the need for a costly trial.
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HSE reporting on injuries at work for 12 months to end March 2011
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) this week announced that the decrease in non-fatal injuries at work had continued during the latest 12-month period to end March 2011. Figures show that 115,379 non-fatal injuries to employees were reported during the period. However, during the same period, fatalities rose by 16% to 171 from a record low of 147 in the previous 12-month period.
The campaign group Families Against Corporate Killers expressed concern that
this worrying trend may simply be a sign that many non-fatal accidents went
unreported as employees were concerned about job security.
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Work accident compensation for finger amputation injury
He put his hand into the machine to clear the build-up of sawdust and when he
removed it, having felt something moving, he realised he had suffered a
traumatic amputation of one finger and significant damage to another. He was
taken to hospital where they were unable to save the severed finger, the stump
of which had to be excised and cleaned. However, surgeons were able to save the
other injured finger, although he has been left with significant scarring and
malformation.
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Work accident compensation for employee who slipped and fell downstairs
A worker in the dockyard industry slipped and fell on wet stairs and landed on the edge of the stairs on his kidney. Our specialist work accident compensation lawyers represented this client and were able to secure compensation for this extremely painful injury.
Although his employer (the defendant) admitted liability, their insurers
refused to negotiate an acceptable settlement and we were forced to issue court
proceedings to protect our client’s interests. However, prior to the trial,
after having advised our client to reject an initial offer, we secured an
acceptable sum for his pain and discomfort.
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Making a compensation claim for injuries at work
Have you or a member of your family suffered a personal injury at work through no fault of your own. If so contact Clear Answers accident at work solicitors on 0800 783 9019 and speak to one of our advisors or alternatively fill out an online compensation claim form. One of our representatives will contact you as soon as possible to discuss whether you have a valid personal injury compensation claim.
Clear Answers' solicitors will be happy to provide you with expert legal advice, and our specialist personal injury lawyers will talk you through the claims process in plain English. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your claim.
You will receive 100% of your compensation, and the person responsible for the workplace accident or
injury will pay our legal fees - our service will be cost-free for you.
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