£12,500 Compensation Secured for McDonald’s Worker After Workplace Injury

At Keenan Solicitors, we recently secured a £12,500 settlement for a Bangor-based McDonald’s employee who suffered an elbow fracture after slipping on a poorly managed wet floor. Despite initial denial of liability by the employer, we fought for our client and successfully obtained the compensation she deserved.

This case highlights the importance of strong legal representation, particularly when employers attempt to dispute fault.

What Happened?

Our client, a McDonald’s employee, was working a shift when she went to wash her hands in the kitchen area.

• Unknown to her, another employee had been mopping the floor due to a spillage.
• No verbal warning was given, and the wet floor sign was moved out of her line of sight.
• As she turned a corner, she slipped on the wet surface and suffered a serious elbow fracture.

She immediately reported the incident to her employer, ensuring that an accident report was completed.

The Case:

1. Investigating the Claim & Challenging Liability

Our client contacted Keenan Solicitors for expert legal advice on her workplace injury claim.

We acted immediately, taking the following steps:

• Issued a letter of claim to her employer’s insurers.
• Gathered all relevant medical records and accident reports.
• Reviewed CCTV footage to assess the employer’s safety measures.

The employer’s insurance company initially denied liability, arguing:

• They had a reasonable system of inspection and cleaning.
• They had not breached their duty of care.

However, after thorough legal review, we disputed their claim, demonstrating that their negligence caused our client’s accident.

2. Medical Assessment & Legal Protection

To build a strong case, we arranged for our client to:

• Attend a Consultant in A&E Medicine to fully assess her injuries.
• Secure an ‘After the Event’ (ATE) Legal Expenses Insurance Policy, which:
  • Protected her from financial risks if the case was unsuccessful.
  • Allowed us to push forward confidently without cost concerns.

3. Taking Legal Action & Winning Compensation

• We issued County Court Proceedings when liability was denied.
• We obtained full discovery and inspection records for the premises.
• The case was listed for Contest, but before the hearing, we:
  • Entered settlement negotiations.
  • Secured £12,500 in compensation for our client.

The Outcome:

Our client was delighted with the result, leaving us a 5-star Google Review praising the determination and professionalism of our team.

• Liability was initially denied but overturned through strong legal arguments.
• Our client was fully protected from costs risks.
• A strong settlement of £12,500 was secured before trial.

This case demonstrates that even when employers deny responsibility, a strong legal team can ensure justice is served.

Injured at Work? We Can Help!

If you’ve suffered a workplace injury, even if your employer disputes fault, you may still be entitled to compensation. We fight for injured workers to get the justice they deserve.