Can I claim compensation for a fall from a ladder at work from my employer?

[Ray]

I was working for the council and was helping install some new drains on council houses.
I was not given an proper training or PPE and I was using a broken ladder that caused me to fall and resulted in a crushed hand, could I claim compensation?
How much compensation can I claim for a crushed hand?

 

[Sam-Expert-Lawyer]

Thank you for your enquiry.

This must have been incredibly painful.

I am pleased to advise that based on the accident circumstances, you would be entitled to make a claim for compensation against your employer as they are duty bound to ensure that you have access to the correct PPE and appropriate training for the tasks you’re expected to undertake.

In relation to your question regarding how much compensation you will receive, this is entirely dependent upon medical evidence. Medical evidence is obtained to both prove causation (the injuries where sustained as a direct result of the incident that has occurred) and provide a basis upon which we as your legal representative can accurately place a valuation upon your claim. However, as an estimate, based on the information you have provided, we believe that you could receive up to £11,640

Please contact us on 0800 073 8804 to discuss this claim further and we can provide some detailed advice.