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Hospital Worker Makes Needlestick Compensation Claim

9th May 2012

Suffering a needlestick injury can be extremely distressing for anyone affected. We recently represented a hospital employee who was injured at work in this way and he received compensation.

Safety Procedures not Followed

Our client was emptying a clinical waste bin at his workplace. As he lifted out the bag he felt a sharp pain in his finger and realised that a needle inside the bag had penetrated his gloves and punctured his skin.

The needle should not have been put into the clinical waste bin, as there was a dedicated container for needles and other ‘sharps’ in accordance with health and safety regulations.

As a result of this accident at work our client had to endure months of uncertainty about whether he may have contracted a blood-borne infection and had to have various tests. Understandably, he suffered psychological problems, stress and anxiety.

Personal Injury Claim

We acted on behalf of the injured employee in a personal injury claim against his employer, as they failed to ensure that their staff followed correct procedures.

Our client’s employer admitted liability for his injury and made an initial offer of damages. We did not feel the offer was reasonable however and began Court proceedings. The defendants then made an increased offer and we were able to settle the case before it went to trial. Our client received £2,500 compensation.

Needlestick Injury Advice

If you have suffered a needlestick injury caused by the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to make an injury claim.

At The Legal Line, our lawyers are specialists in workplace accidents and accidents in public places and we can provide you with expert legal advice on a cost-free, confidential basis. Contact us on 0800 0328511, or by completing a claim enquiry form online.