£22,000 awarded for an electric shock accident

A claimant employed by the defendants as a railway cable tester received a 650-volt electrical shock when a colleague mistakenly switched the power back on during her work. The shock caused burns to her fingers and thumb, requiring surgery for skin grafts on her thumb and index finger. The claimant also developed PTSD, which resulted in nightmares, though these symptoms gradually subsided.

Medical evidence confirmed that the claimant would experience permanent numbness and stiffness in her fingers. Despite negotiations between the parties, no settlement was reached, leading to county court proceedings. Two years after the accident, the case was heard at Pontypridd County Court. The judge accepted the medical findings, noting the permanent scarring and numbness in the claimant's hand and her inability to return to her pre-accident job role. Liability for the accident was not disputed; the primary issue was the valuation of the claim.

See also:

Electric shock injury claims

Pontypridd injury solicitors

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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

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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.