£11k compensation for an upper body injury at work

Compensation of £11,000 was awarded at Birmingham County Court to a 39 year-old woman who sustained severe lacerations and upper body injuries after a sink collapsed on top of her in a workplace accident.

Injury Details

A 36-year-old administrator sustained severe injuries after a collapsing sink shattered on the ground. She slipped on the debris, falling on her left side and suffering deep lacerations to her upper-left arm, forearm, and buttock. The injuries required immediate medical treatment, including stitching to prevent infection.

For the next month, she experienced significant pain, which made daily tasks and mobility difficult. She was unable to work or maintain her personal hygiene during this time. Over the following 18 months to two years, pain persisted, particularly in her upper arm, where the scar widened and caused tingling. The permanent nature of the scarring left her self-conscious, and she kept the area covered. Corrective surgery was considered unlikely to improve the scars.

See also:

Personal Injury Solicitors in Birmingham

Upper body injury claims

Award

The matter progressed to a Court hearing.

The claimant was successful before the court. A total of £11,000 was awarded in general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

Disclaimer

Case studies are for informational purposes only and aim to help prospective claimants understand the injury claim process. They are based on cases handled by Quittance panel solicitors or sourced from public court records.

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

About the author

Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.