Wiktor Buza
Articles by Wiktor Buza
8 Sep 2026 Could a Secondary Victim Bring a PTSD Claim Following a Fatal Road Traffic Accident?
How IMD Solicitors Helped a Client Recover Damages After Witnessing Her Brother's Fatal Accident. Personal injury claims are commonly associated with physical injuries. In most cases, an injured person must demonstrate that another party's negligence directly caused harm to their body or health. However, English law recognises limited circumstances where compensation may be awarded for psychiatric injuries suffered by individuals who were not physically harmed themselves.
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25 Aug 2026 Construction Site Accident: £265,000 Settlement Following Serious Scaffolding Ladder Fall
Workplace accidents on construction sites continue to be one of the leading causes of serious injuries in the UK. Employers, contractors and site managers have a legal duty to ensure that workers are provided with a safe working environment and suitable access arrangements. When those duties are breached, the consequences can be life changing.
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16 Jul 2026 What Employees Should Do Immediately After a Workplace Injury
Protecting Your Health, Preserving Evidence and Safeguarding Your Legal Rights. Workplace accidents can occur in any environment, from construction sites and warehouses to offices, factories and retail premises. While employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment, accidents still happen when health and safety procedures are not followed, equipment is defective, or hazards are not addressed promptly.
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13 May 2026 What compensation can I claim for a cycling accident brain injury? Case study: £70,000 settlement
IMD Solicitors acted for a cyclist who regularly travelled by bike and suffered a serious brain injury, as well as other bone and joint injuries, after being hit by a car coming out of a side road at a junction. The case shows some of the common issues in cycling accident claims, including a driver’s duty to take care at junctions, claims that the cyclist “came out of nowhere”, and the importance of collecting evidence early and arranging rehabilitation as soon as possible after a head injury.
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5 May 2026 Can chronic pain after a workplace injury increase compensation? Hand Injury Compensation of £250.000
IMD Solicitors acted for a factory worker who suffered a serious hand injury at work while operating a machine used to make cardboard boxes and packaging. At first, the injury appeared to be a crush injury with cuts to his left hand. However, it later developed into long-term chronic pain, which had a serious effect on his daily life and ability to work.
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16 Feb 2026 What Should You Do If You Suffer a Hand Injury at Work? A Case Study on Severe Finger Amputation and £170,000 Compensation
A hand injury at work claim involving severe finger amputation and £170,000 compensation for unsafe construction practices began after a Lithuanian dryliner suffered a serious accident caused by inadequate tools and an unsafe work method. The injury produced long-term disability, significant treatment needs and reduced earning capacity. IMD Solicitors represented the worker and secured a fair settlement despite strong opposition from the defendant.
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9 Feb 2026 What Constitutes a Serious Eye Injury? A Case Study on Employer Liability for a Butcher’s Serious Eye Injury and £110,000 Compensation
An abattoir accident at work involving a serious eye injury raised significant questions of employer liability, and IMD Solicitors LLP secured £110,000 compensation for the injured butcher. This case involved an experienced worker who suffered permanent sight loss after unsafe staffing, poor supervision, and the absence of a proper line-stoppage procedure combined to create a dangerous working environment.
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24 Nov 2025 Cycling Accident Legal Advice – What to Do After a Road Traffic Collision
Cycling has become an essential mode of daily transport for many, combining practicality with environmental and health benefits. However, it also exposes cyclists to significant risks, particularly during winter months or in poor visibility. Collisions between cyclists and motor vehicles often result in serious injury, given the lack of physical protection available to the rider. Understanding how such accidents occur, what immediate steps should be taken, and how the law addresses compensation for injured cyclists is crucial for anyone who regularly uses a bicycle on public roads.
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12 Nov 2025 £200,000 Compensation Secured for Warehouse Worker in Serious Injury Liability Claim
A warehouse employee suffered serious neck and spinal injuries when a pallet fell from an overhead shelf during the course of his employment. The incident raised important issues of employer responsibility, workplace safety, and the correct valuation of personal injury claims. What was initially treated as a moderate soft-tissue injury developed into a complex case involving cervical spine fractures and long-term symptoms, ultimately resulting in £200,000 compensation after a detailed reassessment of evidence and medical findings.
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