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£350,000 Compensation Secured For Nursery Worker Following Serious Workplace Injury
Overview Of The Claim
JF Law represented an experienced childcare worker who suffered life-changing injuries following an accident at work. During the course of her duties in a nursery environment, several children jumped onto her back while they should have been supervised by other staff members.
The incident caused a severe injury to her arm and resulted in long-term complications, including permanent nerve damage and significant psychological trauma.
The case was handled by Head of Serious Injury Claims, Clare Morris. With the help of a detailed medical investigation and legal preparation, the claim was successfully resolved with a settlement of £350,000.
The Accident At Work
The claimant had worked in childcare for many years when the accident occurred. During a routine working day, a group of children jumped onto her back. The incident caused a serious injury to her arm, which later developed into compartment syndrome.
Complications from the injury included damage to the nerves and the ulnar nerve. These injuries caused ongoing pain in the upper arm and significant loss of motor and sensory function affecting the claimant’s hand, wrist and forearm.
Medical Evidence And Long-Term Impact
The injury resulted in permanent physical limitations and psychological trauma. Following the incident, the claimant experienced:
- Chronic pain in the upper arm
- Reduced movement and strength in the arm and hand
- Loss of sensation and motor function
- Significant psychological distress
Because of these injuries, the claimant was no longer able to continue working in her previous role as a nursery nurse. However, she was eventually able to return to work in a sedentary administrative position.
Compensation Secured
Following the gathering of extensive medical evidence and negotiation with the defendant, the claim was settled for £350,000. The defendant initially made an offer of £130,000, but after negotiations and hard-fought arguments, the final settlement was significantly higher.
- Final settlement: £350,000
- Successful negotiation significantly above the initial £130,000 offer
The compensation ensured the claimant received financial support recognising the severity of the physical injury, permanent neurological damage, and the impact on the claimant’s ability to continue her previous career.
Legal Insight
In this case, the medical evidence demonstrated the serious neurological damage and the lasting effect the injury would have on the claimant’s ability to work and carry out everyday activities. By carefully presenting this evidence, we were able to demonstrate the full extent of the claimant’s losses and secure a substantial settlement.