Over £4m injury claims compensation has been paid out by Manchester Council in the last two years, with the majority on claims for slips, trips and falls.

Recently released figures show the Council paid out on 353 claims in 2009/2010, with an average settlement figure of £5,159.

The majority of cases brought against the Council were for personal injury claims, such as slips and trips on the public highway, accidents in the workplace and industrial disease claims.

The highest sum paid out was £175,170 to a former employee who had contracted Mesothelioma, a fatal illness contracted from past exposure to asbestos.

Anyone working with asbestos should be provided with the correct safety equipment to ensure they are not exposed to the harmful substance.

If an employer fails in its duty of care by exposing workers to dangers such as asbestos there is a high liklehood they will be faced with a compensation claim if the employee becomes unwell.

It is essential that anyone looking to make a claim against a Council seeks professional legal advice. Especially as many Councils have a policy of robustly defending all claims brought against them, this means it is critical claimants have someone with considerable experience handling their case.

Pinto Potts Solicitors are specialist personal injury lawyers with many years experience handling cases against Councils and Local Authorities, some examples of the most common types of claims we have won are:

  • Trips on uneven or broken pavements and kerbs
  • Slips on floors in Council buildings (Leisure Centres, Community Buildings)
  • Injuries to Council workers while carrying out their job
  • Road accidents involving Council vehicles

If you, a friend, colleague or family member have been injured and want to discuss making a claim for compensation you can call Pinto Potts Solicitors in the strictest confidence on 0800 316 4434.

You will be able to speak directly to a fully qualified Solicitor for immediate advice about making a claim and find out about obtaining private medical treatment to ensure the quickest and most thorough recovery from the injuries sustained.