A production worker has been awarded £220,000 in compensation after an accident at work in which a defective drill broke her arm.
Caroline May, 47, was unaware that the drill was broken. When she turned it on, it kicked back and struck her right arm. Although the blow fractured her arm, the injury went undiagnosed for a full year.
Ms May eventually had an operation to insert screws into the broken limb. Unfortunately, after the surgery she developed a complication called 'Compartment Syndrome'. This required emergency surgery to relieve pressure on the injury.
As a result of the injury and subsequent complications, Ms May has been left with a permanent lack of movement in her arm. She has been unable to return to her previous employment and is likely to be limited as to the type of work she will be able to do in the future.
Ms May brought a personal injury claim against her employers. This was settled for £220,000 shortly before the case was due to be heard at the High Court.
All employers have a duty to their employees to ensure that work equipment is properly maintained and safe to use. This includes carrying out regular inspections to check for defects.
If you have been injured at work by equipment that was not properly maintained or through an accident that was not your fault, you could be entitled to compensation. Contact us for advice.
Caroline May, 47, was unaware that the drill was broken. When she turned it on, it kicked back and struck her right arm. Although the blow fractured her arm, the injury went undiagnosed for a full year.
Ms May eventually had an operation to insert screws into the broken limb. Unfortunately, after the surgery she developed a complication called 'Compartment Syndrome'. This required emergency surgery to relieve pressure on the injury.
As a result of the injury and subsequent complications, Ms May has been left with a permanent lack of movement in her arm. She has been unable to return to her previous employment and is likely to be limited as to the type of work she will be able to do in the future.
Ms May brought a personal injury claim against her employers. This was settled for £220,000 shortly before the case was due to be heard at the High Court.
All employers have a duty to their employees to ensure that work equipment is properly maintained and safe to use. This includes carrying out regular inspections to check for defects.
If you have been injured at work by equipment that was not properly maintained or through an accident that was not your fault, you could be entitled to compensation. Contact us for advice.
