Our client was sent overseas for a routine job, expecting proper safety procedures. Instead, they were repeatedly asked to lift heavy items without equipment, assistance, or adequate manual handling training. This resulted in serious injury, hospitalisation, and long-term pain.
While supporting a project abroad, our client was instructed to manually lift and carry heavy items for several days. Without lifting aids or support, this led to:
This accident was entirely preventable, and the employer was found negligent.
The employer failed to provide essential safety measures, including:
The client suffered:
Our legal team gathered:
This evidence confirmed employer negligence.
The claim was submitted within the 3-year limitation period, making it valid under UK law – even though the accident occurred overseas.
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At NJS Law, we’ve helped hundreds of employees secure the compensation they deserve after workplace accidents, both in the UK and abroad.
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Yes. If your employer is based in the UK and failed to keep you safe, you may be entitled to an overseas workplace injury claim.
That’s a breach of duty of care. Employers must provide correct equipment, training, and safe working conditions – wherever the job takes place.
Amounts vary based on injury severity and financial loss. In this case, our client received £33,000 for their back injury and associated damages.
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