Electric Shock Injury Compensation Claim Example Payouts
John Was Awarded £75,000 In An Electric Shock Injury Compensation Claim
Following his accident at work, John was awarded £75,000 after making a successful electric shock injury compensation claim. He worked in an office as a sales representative. John went to plug in his computer as he did at the start of each workday. However, on this occasion, John experienced a severe electric shock due to faulty electrical wiring.
The electric shock caused John to suffer from burns to his hand and a minor brain injury. He also developed anxiety, which led to additional physical symptoms, sleep disturbances, and a feeling of constantly being on edge, especially around electrical equipment. This impacted his day-to-day life and led to financial issues.
How Did Negligence Cause John’s Electric Shock Injury?
Unfortunately, John’s electric shock injury was caused by his employer’s failure to act on a risk assessment that identified multiple faults with office wiring. Despite this assessment, John’s employer did not arrange for repairs or take any appropriate precautions. They also did not notify John and his colleagues about the faults and the potential risk of an electric shock.
How Was John’s Electric Shock Compensation Calculated?
John’s electric shock compensation was calculated on the basis of 2 different types of damages. The first of these is general damages, which is the compensation paid out for the pain and suffering associated with injury. The total of general damages added up to £42,000 for his brain injury due to impaired concentration and memory loss, alongside £8,000 to compensate for the burns to his hand and arm.
In addition, John received £25,000 in special damages as part of his electric shock injury compensation claim. This part of a claim aims to help claimants recover the financial losses associated with their injuries. Such as rehabilitation, medication, travel expenses and most importantly loss of earnings.
Who Was Responsible For Paying John’s Compensation?
The party responsible for paying John’s compensation was his employer, paid out from the company’s Employer’s Liability insurance.
In order to prove that the employer was responsible for the accident, John had to provide evidence. He gave copies of his medical records to highlight the extent of his injuries and how long they persisted. Additionally, his solicitor took statements from John’s colleagues, who witnessed the electric shock. John also had a copy of an accident book report that his employer had made. This stated that the accident occurred due to faulty wiring.
If you have any questions about how to establish who is responsible in an electric shock injury compensation claim, contact our advisors. They will listen to the details of your accident and explain whether the other party might be liable for your injuries.
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