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A Teaching Assistant who worked in a school in Essex has made a successful compensation claim for a back injury. Accident claims of this nature are becoming more common as people become more aware of Health and Safety issues and their rights in relation to work related accidents. In this case the 48 year old sustained a slipped disc when she was lifting heavy insulated boxes which contained the school lunches.
The incident happened in 2006 and aggravated an existing spinal condition. She is now in continuous pain and is unable to work.
The amount of compensation has not been disclosed although it is believed to be a significant amount.