I have previously blogged the case of the crane driver whose cab fell some 40m onto the roof of a hotel due to the negligence of his employer. The Claimant suffered serious multiple injuries after the incident in 2007 which included a fractured skull, bruised lungs and cuts and bruises. The Claimant is still only able to walk a short distance and can no longer live at home without assistance.
The health and safety executive brought a prosecution against Select Plant Hire the crane driver’s employers. The company was recently found guilty of exposing the Claimant to risks and was find £100,000 at the Old Bailey.
It is understood that Solicitors for the Claimant will now pursue a claim for personal injuries in the Civil Courts.
