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Teachers awarded substantial injury payouts

Teachers around the country have been awarded more than £400,000 in personal injury compensation for work-related accidents.

Local authorities across the UK have made increasing compensation payments over the last two years, ranging from £600 up to £50,000, including one South Shields teacher who injured her wrist after tripping over a nursery pupil's play bed.

Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act revealed that teachers received £230,620 compensation during 2009/2010, an increase of 29% on the previous financial year.

Durham County Council was the worst offender, with just over £157,000 paid to unnecessarily injured teachers. In separate incidents, North Yorkshire councils paid eight claimants more than £31,000 while Newcastle local authority paid just over £41,000 in compensation.

The National Union of Teachers commented that many of its members "simply grin and bear it" when they are injured at work and don't make any claims.

If you've been injured while at work, either in the playground, office or any other setting, our solicitors are here to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.