Industrial Injury Compensation Claims Solicitors.

All employers are responsible for the safety and welfare of their employees whilst they carry out their jobs, and there are a number of health and safety policies in place which employers are expected to adhere to. However, sometimes these policies may not be adhered to properly and an industrial accident can occur.

Some of the most common causes of accidents in the workplace include:

• Inadequate training – a lack of appropriate training for the use of equipment, machinery, and chemicals can lead to accidents and injuries.
• Inadequate PPE – without proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety goggles, overalls, hard hats, and gloves, employees risk injury.
• Untidy workplace – slips, trips, or falls can occur when items are stored inadequately or not put away properly after use, when spills are not cleaned up, and when refuse is not disposed of properly.
• Faulty electrical equipment – the law requires all electrical equipment to be regularly PAT tested to ensure safety, failure to do so could lead to electric shock injuries or electrical fires.
• Vehicle and machinery accidents – when improper training is provided for vehicles and machinery such as forklift trucks, or when the appropriate maintenance is not carried out, accidents can occur.
• Improper lifting – handling heavy loads without proper training or equipment can lead to painful injuries, particularly back injuries like slipped discs or pulled muscles.

If you have suffered an injury at work due to a lack of training, inadequate PPE, or a mechanical fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation. If the industrial accident occurred due to somebody else’s negligence and you have been injured as a result, we can help you to seek justice and claim what you deserve, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the personal injury team here at Lanyon Bowdler.

Depending on the nature of the industrial accident, there are a number of different types of injury that an individual could sustain. Injuries can range from minor, to severe and life-changing, and may even be fatal in some cases. Some of the most common types of industrial injury and illness which occur include:

• Burn injuries from heat or chemicals
• Broken bones and fractures
• Back and spinal injuries
• Eye and sight injuries
• Head injuries
• Abrasions, lacerations, and bruises
• Industrial diseases
• Fatal injuries
• Hernia
• Lung conditions e.g. pneumoconiosis, mesothelioma and asbestosis
• Industrial deafness or hearing loss
• Vibration white finger AKA hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
• Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
• Bronchitis and emphysema
• Asthma and lung disease
• Occupational cancers
• Osteoarthritis of the knee
• Skin conditions/dermatitis
• Cataracts

This list is by no means exhaustive, and if you or a loved one have suffered from any type of injury caused by an industrial accident which occurred due to somebody else’s negligence, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Here at Lanyon Bowdler we have a great deal of experience handling cases just like yours, and our friendly and knowledgeable team are on hand to answer any questions you may have.

If you’ve been injured at work you may be feeling anxious about making a claim against your employer in case your job is at risk. It is understandable that you would feel this way, but rest assured that there are strict laws in place that prevent your employer from dismissing you or treating you any differently if you take legal action against them.

Another worry that some employees have is that their compensation claim will affect the finances of the business and put the company at risk. However, all businesses are required to have employers’ liability insurance, so any legal action will be covered by this insurance policy.

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, your employer has a duty of care to protect the health and welfare of all employees on site, and if a failure in their duty of care has led to you being injured you are entitled to seek compensation from them without any negative repercussions.

If you’d like to find out more about the industrial accident claims process and what it could mean for you, please get in touch and we can book you in for a free consultation with absolutely no obligation to move forwards if you decide against pursuing legal action.

Making an industrial accident claim after sustaining an injury in the workplace can benefit you, your family, and your fellow employees in several ways. The main factor in your claim will of course be the compensation money you receive, which can help to cover your loss of earnings, pay for treatment and therapy, and cover any expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident.

In addition to the financial side of your claim, our expert personal injury team can also provide additional assistance. For example we can help you to gain access to specialist treatment that you may not have been able to access otherwise.

Finally, when you make a claim against your employer, it will most likely force them to re-evaluate their safety procedures and carry out stricter risk assessments, putting new policies in place to ensure the same thing does not happen again in the future.