News flash, Pryers have won a medical negligence claim of £40k for a lady who had a hip operation performed incorrectly, leading to damage to her sciatic nerve.
Pryers win clincal negligence case for client
March 22nd, 2010
Just a quick message to say Pryers have won £40k in a clinical negligence case for a lady who had a hip operation performed incorrectly, leading to damage to her sciatic nerve.
£37k compensation for welder in workplace accident
July 14th, 2009
A welder who badly hurt his back while lifting equipment at work is to receive compensation.
Kevin Hartley, 63, was an employee at Network Rail Infrastructure in 2006 and had been a track welder for 34 years, the Sheffield Star reports.
That February, he attempted to lift a heavy piece of machinery and fell, slipping a disc in his back and causing damage to his sciatic nerve.
Mr Hartley tried to return to work after he had treatment for his injuries, but found it too painful and took early retirement soon afterwards.
He decided to take legal action against Network Rail for failing to protect his safety.
In a new development, it has been revealed that the company has agreed to a payout of £37,000, although a spokesperson said it would be inappropriate to comment on the individual circumstances.
"This compensation comes as a great relief as it will pay for the private healthcare I received on my back," said Mr Hartley.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, more than a third of all over-three-day injuries reported each year are caused by manual handling.
