£2,500 Compensation for Back Injury Sustained in Kitchen Fall
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Background
Our client, a hospitality supervisor, was injured while working in a busy commercial kitchen. He slipped and fell on a combination of oil and food debris that had not been cleaned up from the kitchen floor. The fall caused soft tissue injuries to his lower back, resulting in pain, discomfort, and time off work.
Employer Denies Liability
A back injury at work claim was brought against the employer under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which place a legal duty on employers to keep floors clean and free from hazards.
Despite clear injury and hazardous conditions, the employer refused to accept liability, stating that:
- There was no evidence of a spillage at the time of the accident
- They had an adequate system of cleaning and inspection in place
With liability denied, Osbornes Law issued court proceedings on behalf of our client.
Building the case
During the legal process, we:
- Reviewed disclosure documents from the employer
- Identified gaps and inconsistencies in cleaning logs and risk assessments
- Obtained an independent witness statement from a colleague, supporting our client’s version of events
This evidence was critical in undermining the employer’s defence and demonstrating a failure to meet workplace safety obligations.
Outcome: £2,500 compensation secured
Following our investigation, the employer agreed to settle. Our client received £2,500 in compensation for the pain and disruption caused by his back injury.
Client support every step of the way
While the injury was categorised as minor, this case shows how even short-term injuries caused by poor workplace practices can justify compensation, and how determined legal action can deliver results, even when liability is initially denied.
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