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Initial £22,000 Offer Increased To £32,000 For A Workplace Arm Injury
Overview Of The Claim
Our client suffered a serious arm injury while working at a fast food restaurant. During the course of his duties, he fell and sliced his arm on a sharp baking tray.
Following the accident, a claim was pursued against the employer for failing to ensure that workplace equipment was safe to use. The case was handled by Patrick Mallon and ultimately resulted in a £32,000 settlement for the claimant, significantly higher than the initial offer.
Background To The Case
The claimant was employed at a fast food restaurant when the accident occurred. During his shift, he fell and sustained a deep cut to his arm after coming into contact with a sharp baking tray. Following the incident, the tray was later sanded and filed down, indicating that the edge had been dangerously sharp at the time of the accident.
The injury caused ongoing problems for the claimant, including altered sensation down the arm and wider psychological effects following the incident.
How We Investigated The Claim
Liability for the accident was admitted early in the claim. However, the medical evidence required careful investigation due to the complexity of the injuries. Evidence was obtained from several medical specialists, including:
- Accident and Emergency treatment records following the injury
- A report from a plastic surgeon regarding the damage to the arm
- Nerve conduction studies to investigate altered sensation
- Psychological evidence addressing the impact on wellbeing
This evidence helped build a clear understanding of the physical and psychological consequences of the accident.
The Result We Secured
The defendant initially made an offer of £22,000 to settle the claim. Following further investigation and negotiations, we secured a final settlement of £32,000 for the claimant.
- Initial offer: £22,000
- Final settlement: £32,000
This represented a substantial increase on the original offer and ensured the claimant received compensation reflecting the seriousness of the injury.
Our Analysis Of The Case
Although liability had already been admitted, the complexity of the medical evidence meant the claim required careful preparation. The combination of surgical evidence, nerve testing and psychological assessment helped demonstrate the full impact of the injury on the claimant.
By presenting this evidence and negotiating effectively, we were able to increase the settlement and secure a positive outcome for the client.