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Compensation for Hernia Sustained in Manual Handling Accident

22nd May 2009

A bus company employee injured at work in a manual handling accident recovered compensation recently, in a claim handled by our specialist personal injury lawyers.

Accident at Work

Our client was replacing a set of batteries on a double-decker bus at the time his personal injury occurred. They were large and each weighed approximately 52 kilos. He had to manoeuvre them from their carrier onto a transfer trolley and, in order to accomplish this, had to lift them on.

When he lifted the second battery, our client felt sharp pain in his groin and he was eventually diagnosed with a hernia. He underwent an operation to repair the hernia but was left with some permanent discomfort and a dull, aching sensation.

Compensation Claim

Our lawyers are experts in recovering compensation for the victims of workplace accidents and were appointed to assist the injured worker in making a personal injury claim.

Medical evidence confirmed that the hernia was caused by the strain of lifting the heavy battery and it was established that our client’s employer was liable for the accident.

The defendants made initial offers of compensation that did not reflect the extent of the claimant’s injuries and refused to increase them further, so the case was pursued to court by our lawyers. The Judge agreed that the offer was insufficient and awarded a total sum of over £9,600 in damages.

Injury Claim Advice

If you have suffered an injury due to a lack of health and safety, whether as the result of a manual handling accident or any other type of accident at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Our lawyers are experts in all areas of personal injury and can provide specialist accident claim advice on a cost free, confidential basis. Contact The Legal Line on 0800 0328511, or by completing a claim enquiry form online.