A man who was left with brain damage after he fell into a skip is to be awarded more than £1 million in damages.

Idris Smith, 57, was working for LC Window Fashions as a truck driver and factory operator in August 2004, Wales Online attests.

He lost his footing while loading up waste material and fell into a skip. As a result, he sustained a permanent change in his personality, with poor memory, reduced concentration and low tolerance.

Mr Smith is now unable to work and, with the help of his family, he took legal action against the firm for injuries and lost earnings.

LC Window Fashions admitted liability and Judge Justice Cranston this week ruled that he should be awarded the full amount of loss of earnings claimed to the age of 65, which will amount to more than £1 million.

Mr Smith’s solicitor said the money will allow him to move to a specially adapted home and live a relatively normal life.

Victims of brain damage usually receive more compensation than other personal injury victims as the cost of their long-term care must be covered.