£180k awarded for industrial accident knee injury

Compensation of £179,255 was awarded at Swindon County Court to a 55 year-old factory operative as a result of injuries sustained in an industrial accident.

Injury Details

The claimant, a 51-year-old male, sustained injuries in a workplace accident when he was struck on the back of his right leg by a factory vehicle. The impact knocked him over, causing him to fall heavily on his right knee. Although initial X-rays taken at the hospital showed no fractures, and he was able to return to work immediately, the injury turned out to be more serious than initially diagnosed.

Over time, the knee problem worsened, leading to persistent symptoms and leaving the claimant unable to work. Over 23 months, he underwent three operations, including an attempt to replace the patella-femoral joint. Despite these efforts, the operations were unsuccessful, and his knee remained unstable, preventing him from returning to his previous heavy work. Eventually, three years after the accident, he was forced to stop working altogether.

Award

The claimant was advised by solicitors in pursuit of his claim.

The claimant was unable to settle the matter with the defendants and as a result proceedings were issued before the Swindon County Court.

Ultimately, the matter was determined by the Judge who awarded general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity of £37,500 with specific damages of £141,755 to include loss of earnings. The total award was £179,255.

See also:

Leg injury claims

Swindon personal injury claims

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.