Man Injured by Faulty Power Tool

A gentleman has received £9,500.00 in compensation after suffering a serious injury caused by a faulty power tool.

Katrina Elsey from the Public Liability Team in Sheffield represented the Claimant in a claim against Focus DIY. The Claimant purchased an angle grinder from Focus DIY in 2005. Prior to using the power tool for the first time the Claimant read the instruction booklet carefully to ensure that the correct cutting disc was used with the product. As the Claimant then went to use the angle grinder cutting through a metal frame the grinder appeared to kick back and as it did the handle snapped. The disc continued to turn on the end of the grinder which caused it to jump up slicing our client’s right bicep. The Claimant was then rushed to Hospital where he had plastic surgery on his arm under general anaesthetic in order to repair the deep laceration to his arm.

The Claim was pursued against Focus DIY. Liability was admitted and an amicable out of court settlement was reached.