Employers Liability Claim: Ms X v Y Company

What happened? The Claimant scalded her hands while at work.  Liability was admitted by her employer.

The solicitors had already obtained medical report and opinion from counsel prior to approaching Temple for ATE; there was an issue regarding causation of the development of complex regional pain syndrome and proceedings were issued.

Temple was asked and agreed to provide ATE insurance for the claimant from adverse costs and disbursements in the event the claim was unsuccessful. The claim was successful.

Matter value:  £10k.

Case status – settled for £6,000.