Traffic Warden Awarded £200,000 in Accident at Work
After slipping and falling in an undercover car park, a local traffic warden had grounds for a significant accident at work claim. This accident at work had significant long-term repercussions for the victim, who sought the help of the expert team of personal injury solicitors at GA to secure compensation.
The claimant suffered a serious fall while carrying out their duties in an undercover car park. The ground was wet and slippery, and no warning signs were present. As a result, they slipped and fell heavily, sustaining what was initially thought to be a relatively minor back injury. However, over time, this injury developed into a much more serious condition.
This accident at work claim was a complex one for a number of reasons. There were initially causation issues (as is common in this type of personal injury claim) before liability was admitted and proceedings issued. Even with this admission, the case remained complex due to the victim’s mental state in the aftermath of the fall.
Although the traffic warden initially suffered a minor back injury due to the accident at work, they developed catastrophic symptoms caused by chronic pain and somatoform disorder. These symptoms were life-altering, affecting the victim’s mobility and ability to live independently.
In order for our personal injury solicitors in Plymouth to strengthen the accident at work claim, a range of important medical evidence needed to be collected. This included an extensive psychiatric assessment to illustrate the client’s pre-existing vulnerabilities and determine how the accident had significantly worsened their condition.
Following the accident, the traffic warden also required significant levels of daily care and adaptations had to be made to their home. These changes, alongside the impact on the claimant’s ability to work, were key factors in determining the overall compensation value and building the complex accident at work claim.
The case was contested for several years. Throughout, our personal injury solicitors worked tirelessly to ensure the victim would receive suitable levels of compensation. Such commitment and expertise were instrumental in bringing the case to a close, and a final sum of £200,000 was eventually agreed upon as compensation.
This complex personal injury case highlights the importance of seeking specialist legal advice as soon as possible if you are involved in an accident at work. Seemingly minor injuries can quickly develop into something far more complex and you could be entitled to secure sizeable compensation through a successful accident at work claim.
At GA Solicitors, our experienced personal injury team can guide you through this process if you believe you have suffered an accident at work. Our solicitors in Plymouth are accredited by APIL and ranked in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500, highlighting the quality of legal advice you will receive.
To discuss your possible accident at work claim, simply call the team on 01752 203500 or email enquiries@GAsolicitors.com.
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