Haslingden Women Gets £1,600 Compensation after Work Accident

A catering assistant from Haslingden, near Accrington who was injured in an accident at work has been awarded £1,600 compensation.

She was refilling a vending machine when an audio speaker which had been placed on top of the machine fell off in her direction.  She managed to put her arms above her head to protect herself, but in doing so suffered an injury to her wrist.  She suffered from a soft tissue injury to her left forearm and wrist with associated bruising and swelling.

She approached Sara Linford, one of our Personal Injury Solicitors, who instructed an Orthopaedic expert to examine her injuries. The expert estimated that her symptoms should fully resolve within 8-10 months.  Solicitor Sara Linford took the case on a No Win No Fee basis, and the injured woman was awarded £1,600 compensation for her injuries. 

Employers in England and Wales have a duty of care to ensure that their workplace meets minimum safety standards. If you were injured in an accident at work, you may well be entitled to compensation.

For a free consultation about claiming compensation for an accident at work, call us on Freephone 0800 0845 846 and ask to speak with a Personal Injury Solicitor. You can also request a call back or contact our Solicitors online. 

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