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An internationally successful opera singer is making a work injury claim for six-figure accident compensation after a 2005 incident in which he fell 15ft, shattering both his shoulders and his left pelvis in the process.
The 61-year-old Hampshire man was performing Aida at the Copenhagen Opera House when the two-tier set collapsed, causing him to fall from height.
The singer recalled, "During the performance two stage levels were raised to give the impression that I was underground in a tomb," said the singer.
"On the night in question the stage above went sideways instead of up, resulting in the destruction of the set. I was knocked down at least 15 feet and tried to crawl to safety to avoid being crushed."
His British-based no win, no fee lawyers have named the theatre's owners, the Danish Ministry of Culture, as the party liable for the opera singer's work injury claim. And, although the ministry admits liability, it disputes the extent of damages being sought.
One of the claimant's legal team commented, "The lost earnings for an opera singer of our client's stature are considerable. Although he's received some recompense it's insignificant considering the fact that his career has been ruined and he's been forced to sell his house."
The singer says that, despite undergoing multiple operations since the workplace accident, he is no longer able to perform to his pre-accident standards and hopes his work injury claim will reflect this by securing £250,000 for lost earnings.
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