Call Us
08000 224 224
You are in: Home Page |
News Desk | News Story
20th November 2009
The member needed surgery on his shoulder following the fall in February 2006.
He was approaching the stairs down to his office when he slipped on the top step which had become smooth from wear and tear.
He fell to the bottom damaging his right shoulder and making a previous problem with it worse.
He was forced to take 13 weeks off work as a result of the accident and now suffers pain when using his arm for extended periods.
He had warned his employers about the dangers of the step on a number of occasions, but the problem was never addressed.
Following the accident he contacted his union, the GMB, which instructed its lawyers Thompsons Solicitors to pursue a claim for accident compensation. The claim was settled out of court.
He said: “I had warned my bosses about that step on a number of occasions. I was always careful when approaching it because I knew how slippery it could be, but this time my feet just slipped from under me and the next thing I knew I was in agony at the bottom of the stairs.
“I had to take three months off work because of this accident and as a result missed out on wages, so this compensation is important to me.”
Nick Hughes from the GMB said: “Slips and trips are one of the most common causes of workplace accidents. While this fall may seem innocuous it forced this member to take time off work and lose wages. His employers should have made sure the stairwell was fixed as soon as the problem was highlighted.”
Ian Bridgman from Thompsons Solicitors added: “It is unacceptable that our client had complained about this problem prior to his accident but nothing was done to fix it. A simple non slip tread would have been prevented his injury and the time he had to take off work.
“Employers must ensure that floor surfaces, including stairwells, are in a good state of repair.”
If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury at work after slipping or tripping, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.