July 30th, 2009
A woman whose arm was badly injured in an accident at work is to receive £14,500 in compensation from her employer.
Nicola Upsher, 29, was working at Kimberley Clark in Gravesend in August 2007 when the accident occurred, Kent News reports.
She had been attempting to move a reel of plastic onto a trolley when it fell, crushing her calf muscles.
Ms Upsher had to take six months off work and was forced to use her savings to pay her bills. She decided to claim compensation from the firm as a result.
"Claiming compensation has also forced my employer to introduce new working practices to avoid something like this happening to someone else," she commented.
Indeed, Kimberley Clark has not only admitted liability for her injuries and agreed to the payout, but has installed a new system that will ensure the reels of plastic can be moved safely.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, there were 5,097 major injuries to employees in manufacturing in 2007-08.
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July 10th, 2009
A professional dancer who fell because the paving slabs on a footpath had become sunken is claiming compensation for her injuries.
Jennie Freedland, 31, stumbled and lost her balance on Chester Street on June 22nd because of the height of the slabs, sustaining sprains to her hand, knee and foot, the Chester Evening Leader reports.
She blames Cheshire West and Chester council for the "faulty design" and said it was a hazard to pedestrians. She also said that she has been unable to work in her beauty therapist business since the accident.
"Basic tasks have become really difficult. I have not even been able to drive," Ms Freedland added.
A spokesperson for the council said it cannot comment until an investigation into the matter is complete.
Councils and highways agencies are responsible for the maintenance of footpaths and roads and must carry out regular checks.
If anyone suffers an accident and can prove that the section of footpath had not been recently checked, they may be eligible for personal injury compensation.
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June 8th, 2009
A man who suffered serious injuries in a coach crash while on holiday is seeking compensation from the company he holds responsible.
Chris Lock, 26, was on a trip from Sharm El-Sheikh to the pyramids with Orbit Travel when the bus crashed into a truck, the Bolton News reports.
He sustained a shattered shin, a head injury, a fractured knee and a fractured ankle and has still not been able to return to work, nine months after the accident.
Mr Lock claims that Orbit Travel is responsible for the crash because it allowed its driver, who was killed along with 11 other people, to drive for six hours without taking a break.
He is now claiming compensation from Orbit Travel for the pain and suffering he was caused.
"I am still slowly trying to recover from my injuries. It’s really affected me because I’m normally such an active person," Mr Lock commented.
Anyone who is injured or falls ill on holiday should collect as much evidence as they can and contact a specialist solicitor upon their return.
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June 1st, 2009
A firefighter who was seriously injured in a house fire is claiming compensation of up to £500,000 from his employers.
Ian Tape, 34, was attending a blaze in Sheffield in 2007 when a door upstairs exploded and he and a colleague became trapped.
He tried to send a distress message, but claims that the radio was faulty. In order to escape, he and his fellow worker had to smash a downstairs window and climb out unaided.
Mr Tape also alleges that advice from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue telling the workers to spray the building with water intensified the fire.
He is claiming up to £500,000 in compensation after suffering serious burns in a high court writ that states the employees were not protected due to faulty equipment and poor training.
A spokesperson for the fire brigade said: "This was an extremely tragic and distressing event for all those involved, and we have agreed to pay Ian damages to compensate him for the injuries he sustained."
He added that the amount Mr Tape will receive is still under discussion.
Workers have a legal right to seek for compensation should they be injured while carrying out the objectives of a company or organisation – including the emergency services – and should seek the advice of a solicitor.
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May 18th, 2009
A student who was paralysed during a university rugby game is claiming compensation against the referee.
Steven Cox, 24, was playing for St Chad’s College at Durham University in 2006 when he took part in a scrum.
However, it collapsed and Mr Cox – who was in his first year of an engineering degree – suffered a broken neck and a dislocated spine.
He claims that the referee had blown his whistle too early and that he had not been in the correct position to start the tackle.
Mr Cox is claiming compensation against the referee’s insurers, alleging that the game had not been properly managed and that the referee had been negligent as a result.
The other party declined to comment on the case.
Those who play amateur sports may be at risk of lost earnings if they suffer an injury. However, if it can be proven that it happened as a result of someone else’s negligence, they may be able to claim compensation as a result.
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