May 11th, 2009
Compensation has been secured for a man who was left brain damaged after an accident at work.
The 39-year-old, who did not want to be named, was working for A&P Falmouth in 2004 when he was hit on the head by welding equipment while painting a ship, the Shields Gazette reports.
He now suffers deafness, memory loss and a lack of concentration, as well as epilepsy and headaches, as a result of the brain damage he sustained.
The victim – with the assistance of his mother – took legal action against A&P Falmouth and an out-of-court settlement has now been agreed via the company’s insurers.
"This money will help cover his daily living costs, now that he can no longer earn a wage," remarked his mother.
Employers must deal with any hazards that are likely to arise and might cause serious injury to their workforce.
A compensation claim can be made if it can be proved that employers breached this duty of care and that this resulted in accident or injury.
Payouts for brain injuries will usually be more substantial since they must cover the costs of the victim’s long-term care.
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April 20th, 2009
A man who slipped on a temporary wheelchair ramp has received compensation from his former employer.
Warren Spour, 36, worked at South Tyneside College in South Shields when the accident occurred in October 2006, the Shields Gazette reports.
He had been walking into a temporary classroom over the wheelchair ramp, which was wet with rain, when he slipped and landed heavily on his shoulder and wrist.
Mr Spour launched a compensation claim against the college, alleging that its safety procedures were insufficient for staff and pupils.
"My shoulder still hurts during the cold weather and it is arthritic. I am concerned that when I’m older it will only get worse," he added.
He is now to receive an undisclosed sum of compensation after the college admitted liability.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, almost 11,000 people were seriously injured due to a slip or trip at work last year.
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October 30th, 2008
A construction company has paid damages to a former worker after he suffered injuries in a serious accident.
Bill Arthur, 63, was driving a vehicle in 2004 when it hit a pothole and threw him from his seat.
He suffered a dislocated elbow, wrist and shoulder, the Shields Gazette reports. As a result, he needed three operations and still suffers with pain four years later.
"Not only was I in a lot of pain and discomfort over a long period, but even now I can’t do everyday things and have to get a lot of help from my family and friends," Mr Arthur commented.
Clancy Docwra, a utilities and civil engineering firm, has now agreed to pay an undisclosed sum of compensation to Mr Arthur after it was ruled that the vehicle’s seatbelt was not working property and that the building site was unsafe.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, construction and agriculture have the highest rates of fatal injuries. In construction, there were 72 fatal incidents during 2007-08.
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