March 21st, 2010
Here at Pryers solicitors in York we have just represented a claimant who was a prison officer. He suffered personal injury during the course of his employment. Whilst accompanying one of his colleagues who was driving a vehicle within the prison grounds, the claimant had to open a security gate and whilst he was standing by the gate, his colleague, attempting to drive through the entrance, trapped the claimant between the vehicle and the gate causing a significant shoulder injury.
Liability for the accident was disputed by the employer’s representatives who maintained that the claimant was the author of his own misfortune.
We successfully argued breaches of Health and Safety regulations and the claimant received compensation of almost £14,000.
Tags: Breaches, Claimant, Colleague, Colleagues, Health And Safety, Injury Liability, Misfortune, Personal Injury Claim, Prison Grounds, Prison Officer, Safety Regulations, Security Gate, Shoulder Injury, Solicitors
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August 21st, 2009
The relatives of a sailor who died in a submarine explosion say they will sue the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its failings.
Anthony Huntrod, 20, was killed along with a colleague in 2007 when an oxygen cylinder blew up on HMS Tireless, trapping the pair in a forward escape compartment and causing multiple injuries.
Although the Health and Safety Executive could not investigate because the incident happened in Alaska – outside of its legal competency – Bob Ainsworth, minister of the Armed Forces, admitted that "avoidable failings" caused the explosion.
Mr Huntrod’s family are determined to fight for justice and are taking legal action against the MoD for negligence.
Earlier this month, Tom Birch, a former solider, told the Derby Telegraph he is also suing the MoD after his Snatch Land Rover plunged over a cliff in Afghanistan.
He suffered serious brain injuries, a collapsed lung, a fractured jaw and a crushed hip and claims he was allowed to drive the vehicle despite not having a full licence.
Tags: Armed Forces, Bob Ainsworth, Brain Injuries, Collapsed Lung, Colleague, Competency, Derby Telegraph, Explosion, Fractured Jaw, Health And Safety, Health And Safety Executive, Hms, Land Rover, Ministry Of Defence, Negligence, Oxygen Cylinder, Relatives, Solider, Tom Birch, Trapping
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June 2nd, 2009
A builder who was involved in the Heathrow Terminal 5 project has been awarded compensation after being seriously injured in a fall.
Parminder Singh, 24, was in a work cradle along with a colleague named Matthew Gilbert when the girder holding it snapped, This is London reports.
The pair fell to the ground and Mr Gilbert died. Mr Singh suffered serious injuries to his back, leg and head.
He still suffers from nightmares and said his injuries have permanently affected his life.
"Life has been very difficult. I have been left with one leg shorter than the other and unless I move about my body seizes up," Mr Singh commented.
He took legal action against the firm held responsible and has now been awarded £270,000 in compensation.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, the highest rate of fatal and major injuries to employees between 2007 and 2008 was in the construction industry.
Tags: Colleague, Construction Industry, Girder, Health And Safety, Health And Safety Executive, Heathrow Terminal 5, Life Quot, Matthew Gilbert, Mr Gilbert, Mr Singh, Nightmares, This Is London
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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.
Tags: 500k, Blaze, Claiming Compensation, Colleague, Damages, Distress Message, Downstairs, Emergency Services, Faulty Equipment, Fellow Worker, Fire Brigade, Firefighter, Fireman, Sheffield, Solicitor, South Yorkshire, Spokesperson, Writ, Yorkshire
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June 1st, 2009
A man whose hand was crushed in a piece of machinery has received £16,000 in compensation for his injuries.
Adam Cross, 21, was working at Intertissue in Neath in October 2007 when he was asked to help a colleague clear a paper jam.
Although he had not been trained to use the machinery, he held one end of the paper while the other man tried to activate the rollers.
The machine suddenly reactivated and Mr Cross’s hand was crushed.
He had to take 12 months off work due to the damage that was caused and says he still suffers from pain in cold weather.
"I had taken on this new job to help provide for my young family but I ended up being so injured that I couldn’t even hold my son," he commented.
Mr Cross eventually returned to Intertissue in a new role, but took legal action against the firm.
It has now agreed to pay £16,000 in an out-of-court settlement.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, there were 180.8 major injuries per 100,000 employees in the manufacturing sector between 2007 and 2008.
Tags: 12 Months, Cold Weather, Colleague, Court Settlement, Health And Safety, Health And Safety Executive, Manufacturing Sector, Mr Cross, New Job, Paper Jam, Rollers
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