£62,500 in damages for double hernia

A man who lost his job and is in constant pain after suffering a double hernia through pushing and pulling heavy tools at work has received £62,500 in damages. He needed three major operations over three years after the repetitive nature of his work at caused the hernias. He has continuing nerve pain in his groin which means he finds it painful to walk and cannot lift. He was signed off sick and eventually lost his job. He developed the hernias while constantly changing heavy press tools. The rails they were mounted on had become damaged over the years, which meant considerable physical force was needed to push and pull them into position. His employer admitted liability and settled the claim out of court.