A 40-year-old engineer who became paraplegic after falling from a 5-meter high platform is set to receive R$ 80,000 in compensation due to personal and familial complications.
A 40-year-old engineer has been awarded R$ 80,000 in compensation after a severe accident in 2018, where he fell from a 5-meter high platform that lacked maintenance. The ruling by the 11th Civil Chamber of the Court of Justice of Minas Gerais (TJMG) highlighted the absence of proper upkeep which led to the platform's collapse, resulting in the engineer's life-altering injuries.
The compensation awarded to the engineer includes R$ 40,000 for moral damages and R$ 40,000 for aesthetic damages due to permanent physical impairments. Additionally, he will receive a lifelong monthly pension equivalent to his income at the time of the accident, calculated based on the minimum wage, reflecting the significant impact this incident has had on his quality of life. The compensation is intended to address both his medical expenses and the long-term implications of his injuries.
This case underscores the legal responsibilities of companies regarding workplace safety standards and the vital importance of maintaining equipment to prevent such disasters. The decision arrived after a long legal battle and sets a precedent for similar cases, ensuring that the victims of negligence receive adequate financial restitution to cope with the lasting effects of their injuries.
