Jacob was working as a delivery driver when a routine day took an unexpected turn. While making a delivery to a supermarket in Co Tyrone, he was unloading five cages of frozen food with the assistance of a store employee. Jacob successfully moved the first three cages onto the tail lift and unloaded them. As he went to retrieve the last two cages, he walked backwards toward the tail lift, expecting it to be in place. Unbeknownst to him, the store employee had lowered the tail lift to collect empty cages from the yard. When Jacob turned to step onto the platform, he lost his balance and fell onto his right side.
Jacob Contacted Our Workplace Accident Solicitors
Being a long-standing client of Paschal O’Hare Solicitors, Jacob reached out to Managing Director Patrick O’Hare to pursue a claim. Liability was promptly admitted by the defendant’s insurer. Medical evaluations by an Orthopaedic Surgeon and a Consultant Radiologist revealed that Jacob had sustained a shoulder injury, exacerbating pre-existing wear and tear in his rotator cuff. It was expected that his accident-related symptoms would persist for up to two years.
Successful Negotiation for a £30,000 Settlement
Negotiations began with the insurance company, which initially made a low offer of £4,750. This was swiftly rejected. Persistent negotiations led to a settlement of £30,000.
Managing Director Patrick O’Hare commented:
“Our client is delighted at the settlement reached. The insurance company made an initial low-ball offer in the case. We are delighted our client obtained such a satisfactory outcome.“
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