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Surgeon's £200k Claim After Lift Plunge
31 Mar
Summary
- A neurosurgery specialist is suing the NHS for over £200,000.
- He suffered life-changing leg injuries in a lift fall.
- The NHS trust admitted breach of duty for the 2024 incident.
A neurosurgery specialist, Dr. Steven Tominey, is seeking over £200,000 in compensation from the NHS following a traumatic lift accident at the Royal London Hospital in March 2024. The incident occurred when the lift plunged four floors, resulting in severe leg injuries for Dr. Tominey. He sustained fractures in two places and required two major surgeries, now walking with a limp and experiencing ongoing pain.
The accident also had significant psychological effects, leading to depression and PTSD. Dr. Tominey's legal team asserts the employer owed him a duty of care for a safe workplace, stating his career is likely to be hindered. Barts Health NHS Trust has admitted a breach of duty but disputes the nature and impact of the accident, as well as the amount of damages claimed.
