Factory accident claims
No Win No Fee Factory Accident Claims
Causes of factory accidents
Injuries can occur as a result of:
- Lack of training or induction procedures.
- Defective machinery or equipment.
- Failure to provide employees with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Electric shock or electrocution.
- Exposure to dangerous substances.
- Fork lift truck accidents.
- Manual handling (bending, lifting, pulling or reaching).
- Being hit by falling objects.
- Crushing.
- Slips, trips, or falls from uneven or slippery floor surfaces or un-cleared spillages.
- Slips, trips, or falls due to walkways not being kept clear of obstructions.
- Poor ventilation, lighting or air quality.
- Industrial deafness.
- Health and Safety procedures not being followed.
- Report the accident immediately to your supervisor or manager.
- Make sure that the accident is accurately recorded in the accident report book. Your employer has to record the details of all accidents and the record may be vital evidence in your case.
- Prepare a detailed sketch plan of the incident as soon as possible. This should clearly show the location of the defect and any warning signs present. Also, this should show any other relevant information such as the location of any witnesses.
- Obtain contact details for any witnesses to the accident.
- If possible, take photographs of the location of the accident and whatever it was that caused your accident.
- Seek medical treatment.
- Keep a list of all expenses which you incur as a result of the accident and hold onto any receipts.
Can I claim for a factory accident?
Workplace accidents can be complex and difficult to resolve. But here at Recovery Assist, our team of personal injury lawyers have a wealth of experience to draw on when it comes to dealing with accidents in the workplace and intricate employer liability cases. We will provide thorough accident at work compensation advice, information on employment-related issues and benefit advice where appropriate. Our experienced solicitors will help you claim compensation on a no win no fee basis. If you have not been paid since the work-related accident or you are on sick pay then we understand that your financial position may be critical. But at Recovery Assist, we will seek an advance payment of work accident compensation where possible.