Work accident solicitor explains how to claim compensation for injuries suffered at work including crush injuries to the legs and spine with psychological injury such as post traumatic stress disorder.
I work on the factory floor in a manufacturing factory in Leeds.
On one occasion I was walking on the factory floor when a shelf collapsed and a coil of sheet steel fell on to my left leg pushing me on to the floor – crushing my leg and spine.
As I was walking past the shelf I saw it collapse and I felt helpless to get out of the way of the coil steel in time before it hit me.
I was taken to hospital and an entry was made in the work accident book.
I was diagnosed with a broken tibia and fibula in my left leg, a fracture to one of my lumbar vertebra and I am also receiving cognitive behavioural therapy in relation to post traumatic stress disorder.
Can I claim compensation for my leg, back and psychological injuries from my employers?
The accident circumstances show a clear liability of your employer for your accident. It is to be expected that workers can move around a factory without danger and it is to be expected that shelving would be fit for purpose – able to hold the items loaded thereon, in this case sheet metal coils.
Sheet steel can weigh a massive amount and if an employee is hit as you were – significant injuries as you describe are entirely foreseeable.
will describe the exact nature of your injuries together with a prognosis of what the future holds – including any potential disabilities and like future symptoms.
In addition a clinical psychologist will be instructed to describe your psychological injuries, which at this stage appear to be post traumatic stress disorder. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a recognised treatment for post traumatic stress disorder. To compile a report the clinical psychologist will access your current medical notes and therapy notes.
There are certain criteria which must always be followed for a diagnosis of PTSD – click post traumatic stress disorder claim to see the gateway criteria which must be present for a diagnosis of PTSD.
Based upon the medical evidence your solicitor can value the amount of compensation you can claim.
Should you wish to commence a claim for your broken bones, damaged spinal vertebra and PTSD or to speak me in person click work accident solicitor claim.