Back Injury Compensation Claimed After Employers Refused To Invest In New Equipment

A carer has received a significant back injury compensation settlement after she was forced into early retirement when she severley damaged her back at work.Her employers had refused requests to invest in new equipment to make her job easier.

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The 62-year-old has now been left in constant agony after she strained her back trying to lift a 17-stone patient during the course of her employment with East Sussex County Council.

The carer had worked for the council for 26 years prior to the accident but was forced into retirement as a result of the injuries sustained.

Back Injury Compensation Claimed After Suggestions Were Ignored

The carer had previously suffered a similar injury and had complained to her employers about the equipment that was provided for her job. She asked that a gantry hoist be installed to help with lifting patients but her suggestions were ignored.

After sustaining the injury she contacted her trade union, the GMB, who put her in touch with a personal injury solicitor. Her claim for compensation was eventually settled out of court for the sum of £31,500 with a reduction made for contributory negligence. The injuries sustained by the carer have not only forced her into retirement but continue to have an impact on her quality of life.

She commented:“I had worked for the council for a long time and enjoyed my work as a carer. Now that’s gone, I have had to give up work and my back pain effects every aspect of my life. If I even want to cook a meal I have to wait for my husband to get home as I can’t even bend down to get something out of the oven.”

Contact Duncan Gibbins  To Make A Back Injury Compensation Claim

Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe and secure working environment for all of their employees. This includes ensuring that the correct equipment and training is given to all members of staff so that they can perform their job safely. Despite this legal obligation, back injuries are the most common form of ill health disorders at work in the UK.

If you have suffered an injury at work because you were not provided with the correct treatment to perform your job you may be entitled to claim compensation. Duncan Gibbins Solicitors are specialist personal injury solicitors and have a team that is dedicated to gaining personal injury compensation for victims of accidents at work.

We have legally trained advisors waiting to take your call on Freephone 0800 0193 515 Mon-Fri  8am-8pm and Sat 9am-5pm. We may be able to fund your claim by way of a no win, no fee agreement. Call us today to discuss a back injury compensation claim in further detail.