Chris Pawson received a significant settlement after a four-year legal battle, but the company's initial offer was just $199,767.75.
I'm still reeling from the news that Chris Pawson has been awarded a seven-figure payout after losing fingers in a workplace accident. What really caught my attention was the revelation that his company initially tried to buy him off with a paltry $199,767.75.
The Accident
The accident happened when Chris's right hand was dragged into a lethal spinning blade after a colleague failed to set up the saw properly. He lost his middle finger completely and his ring finger was partially amputated in the accident.
Man Awarded Seven-Figure Payout for Devastating Workplace Accident Injuries
Chris won an undisclosed seven-figure settlement through Express Solicitors after a four-year legal battle. The settlement gave Chris access to cutting-edge bionic prosthetics from America, which has allowed him to forge a new career in training construction workers.
The Company's Initial Offer
What really gets me is that Chris Pawson's company, BGS Projects Ltd, had a workshop where they claimed to have control over production and turnaround times - but it seems like their priority was getting jobs done quickly rather than ensuring worker safety. This lack of accountability is appalling.
The details of the accident are harrowing: Chris's right hand was dragged into the spinning blade after his colleague failed to set up the saw properly, resulting in severe injuries that left him unable to return to his career as a skilled carpenter. The fact that he was given just two months' pay by his company before being left on the career scrapheap is outrageous.
It's also worth noting that Chris's former bosses initially tried to downplay the severity of his injuries and offered him a paltry settlement, despite the catastrophic impact on his life. It wasn't until he took them to court that he was able to secure a seven-figure payout and access to cutting-edge bionic prosthetics.
The company initially tried to buy him off with a paltry $199,767.75 (or £150,000) despite costing him his career. This offer was made despite the severity of Chris's injuries and the impact on his life.
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