An employee suffered injuries at work for which he was adjudged 15% responsible and the company 85%. Because of the accident he was demoted and suffered loss of earnings. He claimed that loss of earnings in his action for damages. The court found that the company should pay the damages. The company was itself predominantly responsible for the damage caused, and these losses flowed directly from the accident.
Citations:
Gazette 25-May-2000, Times 10-May-2000, [2000] EWCA Civ 147
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Damages, Personal Injury, Health and Safety
Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.147180
