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Assaulted bar person wins fight for compensation

asssauted bar person

GMB member Ann Joyce, advised by EAD Solicitors LLP, has been awarded damages of £7,500 after she was assaulted while working behind the bar on New Year's Day.

Ann worked in a pub in Liverpool as a part-time bar person to supplement her income whilst training to be a nurse. On New Year's Day two drunken customers became abusive. Ann tried to calm the situation, but was punched in the face by one of them. Although fortunately no bones were broken, Ann was left with a bleeding nose, black eye and her face cut.

The GMB referred Ann to EAD Solicitors LLP to advise her on her legal position following the attack.

Her solicitor, partner Paul McCarthy who specialises in personal injury claims at EAD Solicitors LLP, immediately instigated a claim against her employers for failing to provide a safe working environment.

After the issue of Court Proceedings for disclosure of all their documents, the employers admitted liability for the assault. Following negotiations, the employers agreed to pay damages of £7,500.00 to Ann.

Paul McCarthy commented: "This was a nasty assault on a young female. I am delighted to have been able to obtain compensation for her from her employers. It sends a clear message to employers that violence against employees will not be tolerated".