£9,250 in compensation for whiplash injury

A painter who was off work for three months after suffering whiplash injuries when he struck his head on dangerous scaffolding has received £9,250 in compensation. He was walking along a scaffolding walkway after painting a pipe and attempted to duck under a 3ft high metal “goal post,” which had been put in place to allow workers to pass under a gas pipe. He struck his head on the underside of the goal post leaving him dazed. His neck began to swell and he was signed off work with whiplash injuries for two weeks. The company responsible for erecting the scaffolding admitted liability and settled the claim out of court.