If you have been injured in a workplace accident in the last 3 years, we can help you obtain compensation. Forster Dean will maximise your settlement whilst finalising your accident claim as soon as possible.

Read the following information to find out more about how Forster Dean can assist you with your workplace accidentclaim.

UK Workplace Accident Claims

If you have been injured as a result of an employment workplace accident in the UK then you may be entitled to claim compensation against your employer or alternatively any other person, party or organisation responsible for the accident.

To succeed with a workplace accident compensation claim you need to show that the employer (or someone for whom the employer was responsible) was at fault. Specialist legal advice should still be sought even if you are not sure whether it will be possible to show blame. We have succeeded with many workplace accident compensation claims where blame initially appeared to be very difficult to establish.

Forster Dean are specialised personal injury solicitors who are experienced with workplace accident compensation claims and can assist you with your claim at no cost to yourself.

Accidents using machinery or lifting vehicles – Industrial Injuries

Using machinery in the workplace can be hazardous for both the operator and of course the people who work around the operator.

This is why employers are legally required to supply:

		Safety equipment
		Adequate training for operators
		Adequately trained colleagues

Remember, if you are using machinery you should have received adequate training to do so, this is your employers’ responsibility. Operators of heavy lifting machinery such as cranes or forklift trucks should have adequate training to ensure that they are aware of maximum loads, securing loads and of course awareness of the colleagues and obstacles around them.

Forklift trucks have also been the cause of several accidents in the workplace, this could be due to poor training and badly planned warehouse facilities. If you have been injured in a UK workplace accident which was caused by the use of machinery then Forster Dean solicitors can assist you with your workplace compensation claim.

Ladders, Scaffolding and Working at Height – Industrial Injuries

It is true that there is always a higher risk of injury when working in elevated areas, however, it is a fact that the vast majority of accidents involving ladders and scaffolding result from failure to follow safety procedures, these procedures include a responsibility by employers to provide proper training and routine inspections and maintenance. 

There are many regulations in force to ensure that accidents with ladders and scaffolding do not take place, employers and employees who follow these guidelines can substantially reduce the number of ladder related injuries.

Ladder and scaffolding related injuries don't just include employees falling, it could be an employee dropping an item from a height injuring a co-worker or a member of the public. Injuries could also be caused by ladders or scaffolding that have not been securely loaded to a vehicle.

Again, it is essential that employees offer adequate training and supervision, it is when this training is not offered that the chances of Industrial Injuries are increased dramatically.

If you have been injured in a UK workplace accident which was caused by the use of ladders or scaffolding then Forster Dean solicitors can assist you with your workplace compensation claim. 

Injuries caused by unsafe working conditions

It is the employer’s duty to ensure that floors, surfaces, working areas and corridors are safe. Work areas need to be structurally sound and suitable for the work they intend to be carried out in it. Your health & safety at work should be your employers’ number one priority.

Electrical equipment must be tested by a qualified electrician to ensure that it is safe to operate. Any dangerous chemicals should be stored away and clearly labelled with there contents.

In short, your employer needs to have met the strict guide lines as set by the heath and safety officer and also the fire officers.

If you have been injured in a UK workplace accident which was caused by the workplace being unsafe then Forster Dean solicitors can assist you with your workplace compensation claim.

Injuries caused during manual work

Many people are employed where their duties may include some manual work; this may involve the lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving items from one place to another. 

Almost one third of accidents in the workplace involve an accident caused by a person carrying or moving an excessive weight or by attempting a task, which their body finds physically unable to cope with. The most common type of injury caused by improper training or an excess workload are back injuries.

This is where not just adequate training must be given but also adequate supervision. Employees should not be asked to perform tasks that are beyond their physical capabilities, where possible employers must supply the adequate tools for the job (trucks/trolleys etc).

If you have been injured in a UK workplace accident which was caused by excessive manual handling or not being given the right equipment to minimise the manual handling needed then Forster Dean solicitors can assist you with your workplace compensation claim.

For a free accident claim assessment please complete the enquiry form and one of our specialist solicitors will contact you within 24 hours.

Alternatively please call free on:

0800 389 1978 - Win or lose, it won't cost you a penny.