Accident at Work Claim: £33,000 Awarded After Client Injured on Overseas Job
A £33,000 Compensation Pay-out for Employer Negligence
Our client was sent abroad for a routine work project. They returned with serious back injuries after being made to lift heavy items—repeatedly—without proper equipment or assistance. This resulted in a hospital stay, time off work, and lasting pain.
Our client was assigned to support a project overseas, expecting a smooth trip with proper health and safety measures in place. Instead, they were asked to manually lift and carry heavy items without the correct tools or support.
After several days of unassisted lifting:
This was a preventable injury caused by employer negligence.
Under UK health and safety laws, employers are legally responsible for protecting employees—even when work takes place abroad. In this case, the claim succeeded because:
1. Breach of Duty of Care
The employer failed to provide:
• Proper manual handling training
• Access to lifting aids
• A safe working environment
2. Clear Physical Harm
• Hospitalisation due to back injuries
• Long-term physical pain
• Loss of earnings during recovery
3. Proving Employer Liability
With the help of our legal experts, we gathered medical evidence and documentation showing the employer’s negligence.
4. Legal Time Limits
The claim was made within 3 years of the incident—within UK legal limits.
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Workplace injury claims, especially those overseas, require specialist knowledge. Look for a solicitor who:
✅ Understands international work safety obligations
✅ Offers no win, no fee representation
✅ Is highly rated by previous clients
✅ Has experience in manual handling and back injury claims
At NJS Law, we’ve helped hundreds of employees receive the compensation they deserve after workplace accidents—at home and abroad:
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Can I claim if I was injured while working overseas?
Yes. If your employer is based in the UK and failed to protect you, you may be eligible—even if the injury occurred abroad.
What if I wasn’t given proper equipment or training?
That’s a breach of duty of care. Employers are required to provide adequate training and safe working conditions, wherever the job is.
How much can I claim?
In this case, our client received £33,000. Compensation depends on injury severity, financial loss, and long-term effects.
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