£17,500 awarded for fracture to tibia and fibula

In 2004 at the Norwich County Court a farm labourer then aged 36 received £17,500 in compensation following a dangerous livestock accident whilst working on the farm which caused a fracture of his left tibia and fibular.

See also:

Farming accident compensation claims

Injury details

The claimant, aged 31 at the time of the accident, underwent surgery to insert a nail into his left leg, followed by a non-weight-bearing plaster for three months. Afterward, he relied on a stick or crutch for a similar period. A year later, he was still experiencing significant pain and mobility issues, as confirmed by a consultant.

Eight months after the first surgery, an attempt to remove the nail was unsuccessful. It was finally removed after a more complex surgery four months later.

Three and a half years post-accident, the claimant continued to suffer from pain, particularly around the left knee, which severely affected his lifestyle. He struggled to find employment and could not resume the physical hobbies and activities he enjoyed before the accident. As a result, he retrained and secured work in a glass fibre factory to continue earning a living.

Conclusion and settlement

At the Trial in London the Judge was only concerned with the amount of compensation that the claimant was to receive. He took the view that he should receive £17,500.00 for the pain and suffering and loss of earnings and a further £5,000.00 for the fact that he had to give up his job working on the farm and instead work in a factory which involved him wearing a face mask throughout the day.

See also:

Injury solicitors in Norwich

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.