Background: Our client, employed at a haulage company, suffered multiple serious injuries after falling from a tanker while cleaning it as per usual practices.

Incident: Despite CCTV footage showing the accident, the Defendant firmly disputed liability. We pushed for further disclosure of the CCTV footage to show a wider timeframe, but the Defendant maintained that the procedure was common practice.

Support and Rehabilitation: We collaborated with Rehab Without Walls to ensure our client received necessary rehabilitation while we pursued the case.

Settlement Negotiations: The Defendant, notwithstanding their position, made early settlement offers, which our client wished to accept against our advice. We ensured our client’s interests were protected by confirming his capacity and briefing counsel to provide clear advice on the claim’s value.

Outcome: A settlement was reached through negotiation, with a discount for contributory negligence, ensuring our client received fair compensation for his injuries.