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Workplace Accident Occurs Due To Lack of Staircase Lighting

6th September 2011

A man was injured at work when he fell on a staircase because of insufficient lighting. Our expert lawyers made a successful personal injury claim on his behalf and he received compensation.

Fall on Stairs

At the time of his workplace accident our client was descending some stairs. There was a light at the top of the staircase, however this was broken and there was no light on the landing at the bottom of the first flight of steps.

Because he could not see clearly, he thought that he had reached the bottom step and went to step onto the landing. In fact, however, there was still another step to go. He therefore lost his footing, stumbled and fell.

As a result of this accident at work, our client sustained injuries to his neck and torso. He experienced discomfort for several months but eventually made a good recovery.

Unsafe Workplace

Employers have a strict duty to provide suitable and sufficient lighting. The broken light made it difficult for our client to use the stairs safely and even when working it did not illuminate the whole staircase. After the accident additional lights were fitted.

The injured employee appointed our specialist personal injury lawyers to assist him in making a compensation claim. His employer denied that they were responsible for the accident, so we took the case to Court. The Judge examined our evidence and agreed that the lighting was inadequate. He found in favour of our client, who received damages in respect of his personal injury.

Personal Injury Claim Advice

If you suffer a personal injury because of an accident at work, or any other accident caused by the negligence of someone else, you may be in a position to make an injury claim.

At The Legal Line, our lawyers have a wealth of experience in recovering compensation for the victims of avoidable accidents and we can provide you with the best possible accident claim advice on a cost-free basis. Contact us on 0800 0328511, or by completing a claim enquiry form online.