04 Aug 2010
A male opera singer is seeking personal injury compensation amid claims that an accident he was involved in while performing has prevented him from working.
David Montague-Rendall had travelled to Denmark to sing in Aida at the Copenhagen Opera House when the incident occurred in April 2005, the Bournemouth Echo reports.
He was taking part in a key scene when the two-tier set suddenly collapsed, causing him to fall 15ft.
Mr Montague-Rendall's left hip was shattered and his shoulders were badly hurt in the fall. He also only managed to avoid being crushed after quickly crawling to safety straight afterwards.
The 61-year-old had to be treated in hospital and although he has now recovered thanks to multiple joint replacements, he insists he is no longer able to perform to the same standards he could achieve before the accident and has consequently not worked for two years.
Mr Montague-Rendall is seeking compensation of GBP 250,000 from the Danish Ministry of Culture to cover his lost earnings.
The victim's legal representative said although the organisation has admitted liability for the accident, it is disputing the extent of damage sustained and the case will therefore go to court to decide if Mr Montague-Rendall will be remunerated.
Anyone who is hurt in an accident while working abroad should seek specialist legal advice as soon as possible if they believe they may be entitled to compensation as a result of negligence.
It may be wise to take photographs of the accident site and to record it in a log book to assist with the case.
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