Accidents in warehouses and compensation claims
Hundreds of cases of warehouse accidents and accidents in factories are reported to the Health and Safety Executive every year in the UK. Although strict health and safety regulations exist in warehouses, many employers still flout the rules, resulting in accident and injury in the work place.
Warehouse workers are the backbone of many successful retail businesses and they are responsible for storing, recording and receiving goods which are later sold in the shops. Many retail outlets could not operate without an efficiently run warehouse behind them and strict health and safety regulations must be adhered to in warehouses and all other working environments.
Negligence on the part of the employer can cause serious injury and even death after a warehouse accident. Common warehouse accidents include being hit by falling objects, tripping over cables or wires, slipping on floors where spillages have not been cleared up and being involved in a forklift accident.
Serious warehouse accidents can result in loss of limb, fractures, head injuries and crush injuries. If you have suffered an accident in a warehouse you may not be able to return to work for a prolonged period, which could result in a substantial claim being made against your employer for loss of income, pain and suffering and any related expenses.The main dangers in warehouses are from heavy objects and items are usually stacked in high rows or columns, and if these become dislodged, they can fall onto employees, causing serious injury or death.
If you have suffered an injury in a warehouse, following an accident that was not your fault, you could bring a claim against your employer for substantial compensation. We work on a "no win, no fee" basis, which means you receive 100% of the compensation. If you are unsure whether or not you have a strong case for compensation, contact us as soon as possible after the accident and we can put your mind at rest. We are experts in the field of employment law and personal injury compensation claims following accidents at work.
