£50,000 in compensation for wrist injury

An electrician who was forced to change his career after he was left disabled following a workplace accident, has received £50,000 in compensation. He was fixing a machine and slipped on a clear residue which had accumulated underneath. He fell on his right wrist, suffering extensive nerve damage. He was diagnosed with ‘regional pain syndrome.’ His condition means he only has limited use of his hand and can no longer work as an electrician because he is unable to grip tools. His employer admitted liability and settled the claim out of court.