Our solicitors have recently secured a £6,000 settlement for a client, Mr Jones, who was injured by a dog while carrying out his employment duties.
The Accident
Mr Jones was carrying out his usual work duties when he was involved in an incident with a dog. During the course of the incident, the dog bit Mr Jones, causing him injury and distress.
As the incident occurred while Mr Jones was working, we investigated the circumstances surrounding the accident and considered whether his employer had failed to take reasonable steps to protect him from the risk of injury.
The Claim
Our team acted on Mr Jones’s behalf in pursuing a claim against his employer.
We considered the circumstances of the accident, the duties Mr Jones was undertaking at the time, and the responsibility of the employer to provide a reasonably safe working environment and appropriate systems of work.
Following negotiations with the employer’s insurers, we were able to establish liability and secure a settlement of £6,000 for Mr Jones.
A Successful Outcome
Mr Jones was pleased with the outcome and the compensation obtained for his injuries.
Workplace accidents can happen in a wide variety of circumstances. An injury does not necessarily need to involve machinery or a construction-site accident. Employees can potentially suffer injuries from animals, slips and trips, falling objects, inadequate training, defective equipment and other workplace hazards.
If you have been injured while carrying out your employment duties, it is important to understand whether your employer may be legally responsible for the accident.
Have You Been Injured at Work?
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury at work, our solicitors can assess the circumstances of the accident and advise you on your legal rights.
Every case is different, and whether you are entitled to compensation will depend on the individual circumstances of your accident.
Contact our team today to discuss your workplace accident claim.