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Samantha Brown - Accident compensation solicitor

Work accident compensation solicitor - Bristol

Although Samantha has huge experience in all types of accident compensation claims, she has developed a keen interest and speciality in accidents at work compensation claims and occupational diseases that develop due to the negligence of employers.

Samantha has extensive experience in high profile, high value compensation claims for serious accidents at work. Recently, Samantha has acted on behalf of the widow and family in a fatal accident compensation claim. Samantha’s sympathetic approach to dealing with the sensitive issues at such a distressing time, whilst ensuring that she captures all the relevant information in order to successfully bring an accident compensation claim, has earned her much appreciation from her clients.

Based in our Bristol office, Samantha is a tenacious and tough negotiator, refusing to accept compensation unless and until she is sure it is acceptable to her client, and is just compensation for the injuries sustained. In cases of serious injury, she will always endeavour to seek interim payments, which can be vital in providing the injured person access to suitable care and accommodation during the claims process.

Successful cases which Samantha has dealt with have included all types of accidents at work, such as slips, trips and falls, accidents due to faulty machinery or equipment, accidents caused by moving or falling objects, and many more. This breadth of experience has allowed Samantha to explore and absorb detailed knowledge of the many regulations that exist to protect employees in the workplace. Whether you are employed in manufacturing, the retail industry, or in a shop or office environment, Samantha will understand the legal implications of your claim for accident at work compensation.

Her commitment to achieve the right result for every client will ensure that you and your family receive the just compensation to which you are entitled.

Samantha is a member of APIL (The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) where she is accepted as a senior litigator.

Successful work accident compensation claims

Here is just a small sample of the successful accident at work compensation claims that Samantha has successfully concluded.

Work accident compensation claim – Slip, trip and fall injury

Employed in the educational profession, Samantha’s client had been injured in an accident at work when she slipped on a wet floor. Despite several complaints by colleagues in the weeks prior to her accident, the employers had taken no action to ensure this particular area did not present a hazard. As she was walking along the corridor, she lost her footing on the wet floor, lost her balance and fell forwards, landing in a heap with her neck and head twisted at an awkward angle.

The immediate pain in her head and neck was excruciating and she felt sick. When her symptoms did not subside, Samantha’s client sought medical help at her local A&E department. Although no breaks were detected, the client was unable to sleep and felt constantly dizzy and nauseous.

Further examinations confirmed that Samantha’s client would be unlikely to make a full recovery. She was advised that she would be unable to return to work, particularly that which she had enjoyed until her accident at work.

This was an extremely complex case, requiring detailed medical reports over time. Samantha was forced to issue court proceedings following two derisory offers of accident at work compensation from the defendant’s insurers. Samantha refused to accept less than the just compensation for her client, and subsequently, she was able to negotiate an acceptable sum in compensation prior to the date of the trial. The large sum reflected the loss of income for her client in addition to the debilitating injuries that have been confirmed are permanent.

Work accident compensation claim – Crushed by unguarded machinery

This client has sought Samantha’s compensation claim advice when her husband was killed in a tragically fatal accident at work. Although the defendant had accepted primary liability and had made several offers of accident at work compensation, these had been unacceptable. The defendant alleged that the deceased was partly responsible for his own death. As a result, Samantha was forced to issue court proceedings and the case went to trial.

Her client’s husband had been working inside a machine enclosure which was later found to be insufficiently guarded to prevent him being crushed to death when another employee, who started the machine as a result of a misunderstanding. He had suffered traumatic asphyxia and compressive chest and abdominal injuries causing death within a very short time.

The trial was moved to the High Court in London where the judge found that the accident had occurred as a result of a misunderstanding by the deceased’s colleague. The deceased was not to blame in any way for his own death. Following this decision, the defendant made an offer outside the court of over £300,000 in accident at work compensation, which Samantha’s client accepted.

Making an accident compensation claim

You will receive 100% of the compensation awarded if you do have a valid work accident compensation claim and you decide to instruct Clear Answers to deal with the matter for you.

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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