Award follows workplace explosion

A man who suffered life changing injuries in an explosion which happened during the course of his employment has recovered a significant award of compensation, thanks for support from lawyers at Harrowells. The claimant suffered an amputation of a lower limb as a result of injuries sustained in the explosion. He required further subsequent surgery and ongoing prosthetic support through the NHS.

Court proceedings were commenced in the High Court on the claimant’s behalf but liability was denied throughout by the defendant. They argued that the incident occurred as a result of failings on the part of the claimant. There was a clear dispute between the parties in relation to the working practices in place at the relevant time.

The parties agreed to attend a joint settlement meeting to explore the issues in the case. During the course of that meeting the defendant put forward various settlement proposals. The Claimant eventually accepted a significant 6 figure sum in full and final settlement of his claim.

The terms of settlement were subsequently confirmed in a written Order from the High Court.