£2,400 Settlement Secured After Crush Injury at Work

Legal Representation: Samantha Cummings
Case type: Accident at work claim
Compensation: £2,400

A routine work task led to a painful workplace injury for our client, leaving him with a crush injury to his finger that affected his daily activities and work. Our accident at work solicitors guided him through the process and helped secure compensation.

How the workplace accident happened

Our client, who worked for a public sector body maintaining outdoor areas and supporting others in work training, sustained a painful injury while carrying out his regular duties.

During his workday, our client’s finger became trapped in a newly fitted metal ring on a gate that had been installed for additional security. The gate lacked a proper handle and guard, and as he tried to operate it, his finger was caught and crushed by the exposed hoop.

The Impact of the Injury

A preventable workplace hazard caused our client to sustain severe damage to his finger, resulting in significant pain, demanding several weeks of healing.

Our client sustained:

• A fracture and deep laceration to his left index finger
• Visible disfigurement and scarring
• Ongoing sensitivity in the affected finger, particularly to changes in temperature

This injury caused our client difficulty performing his normal work duties and daily tasks lasting three months, including getting dressed, household chores, and DIY activities during recovery. Considering that our client’s work involved hands-on outdoor duties and the use of tools, and that he was also enjoyed doing DIY, this injury had an even greater impact on his daily life and hobbies. These factors are important to consider when handling a personal injury claim of this nature.

Securing compensation for an accident at work

Representing our client was legal executive Samantha Cummings, who guided him with clarity and care throughout his claim. The defendants denied liability and maintained that position throughout the entire process. Despite this, we proceeded to trial and successfully secured £2,400 in compensation for the pain, suffering, and lasting impact of his injury.

Our client was injured by equipment that had not been properly fitted, something the employer had a duty to ensure. It was important to our client that the preventable nature of the accident was acknowledged, and that the compensation he received reflected this.

How compensation for personal injury can help

The compensation provided our client with recognition that the incident should never have happened. It helped him move forward knowing his injury had been properly acknowledged and resolved.

He commented:

“Samantha was clear and efficient. I am quite happy with the business that Fletchers have done for me.”

Helping others with work injury compensation claims

Your employer is legally required to take reasonable steps to protect you from harm while at work. If you’ve been injured due to lack of training, unsafe equipment or poor working conditions, you may be entitled to work injury compensation.

Being injured whilst at work can bring physical, emotional, and financial challenges. At Fletchers we have experienced employer & public liability claim solicitors to guide you through every stage of your accident at work claim, ensuring you receive the support and compensation you deserve.

Learn more about how we can help with your personal injury claim here.