We can claim for a Tesco employee hurt at work. Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee service in this video.

Read about our client, who sued Tesco for a back injury at a Tesco distribution centre below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask it is possible to sue Tesco for an injury that took place at a distribution centre?

Compensation For Worker Injured At Tesco Distribution Centre

Case Study - Mr Thompson

Mr Thompson was working at a Tesco distribution centre, when he injured his back due to heavy lifting. Mr Thompson’s duties involved unloading pallets of products from lorries, which were then transferred to the warehouse’s storage sections. One afternoon, the pallet truck that Mr Thompson and his colleague normally used for unloading was undergoing maintenance, and to save time, they decided to transfer the pallets manually to the storage bay. While lifting one heavy pallet, Mr Thompson felt a sharp pain in his lower back, and had to stop work immediately. He was in severe pain and could not walk unassisted. He was taken to hospital where doctors discovered that he had slipped a disc in his lumbar (lower back).

Our Legal Advice

Mr Thompson was off work for 6 weeks following his injury, and upon returning to work found that he could not carry out his duties to his former capacity. We represented Mr Thompson on a no win no fee basis in a compensation claim against Tesco. We argued that under general legislation regarding the responsibilities of employers, Tesco should not have allowed the distribution centre to be lacking such essential lifting equipment on the day in question. Mr Thompson’s injury was a direct result of his employer’s failure to provide to necessary mechanised assistance for unloading the pallets. After a few months of correspondence, we won an admission of liability from Tesco, and Mr Thompson later received £7,500 in compensation.

Find Out More About: Claiming Compensation For Lifting Injuries At Work

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in compensation claims for accidents involving supermarket employees. You can claim damages for pain and suffering, as well as any expenses related to your injury, including the cost of medical treatment. We work on a no win no fee basis meaning if you win your case you keep 100% of damages awarded, and if you lose you do not pay a penny.