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Factory and warehouse employees should be provided with a secure workplace and the correct safety equipment to carry out their duties. Under health and safety legislation, employers have a legal duty to reduce the risk of a factory injury by maintaining adequate health and safety procedures.

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The Short of It

  • If you’ve suffered an accident at work within the last three years due to someone else’s negligence,

    you may be entitled to claim factory accident compensation.

  • Injuries from factory accidents can include, but are not limited to,

    damaged muscle tissue, broken bones, loss of sight or hearing and chemical burns.

  • Our experienced factory injury solicitors are here to guide warehouse and factory workers through the claims process,

    ensuring you get the compensation you are entitled to.

  • Watermans is all about getting you the resolution you need

    and providing straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.

    • The Long of It

    Factory Accidents

    Factory Accident Claims

    Factories and warehouses are among the most dangerous workplaces, where incidents can result in serious injuries. The work is often demanding and employees may also be exposed to heavy machinery, equipment parts, falling objects and harmful materials. Without proper safety measures, workers are exposed to unnecessary risk that can lead to serious factory accident injuries.

    Employers have a legal duty of care to protect their workers. This includes complying with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations by:

    • Conducting regular risk assessments
    • Providing adequate safety training
    • Ensuring the employer’s liability insurance is in place

    According to the Health and Safety Executive, manufacturing consistently records one of the highest rates of workplace injuries in Great Britain, with thousands of workers injured each year.

    It is the legal duty of the employer to ensure that:

    •  Access and exit routes are safe and clearly maintained
    • Floors and walkways are kept clean, dry and free from obstruction
    • Correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is supplied
    • Machinery is properly guarded
    • Eye, ear and hand protection is widely available
    • Proper training is given when operating a forklift truck and other lifting equipment, including manual handling tasks that can lead to heavy lifting injuries

    If the employer fails to ensure a safe working environment, this can lead to a range of factory accident injuries. These injuries can include:

    In such cases, the employee can submit a claim for factory accident compensation. Our factory injury lawyers can guide you through the process, ensuring you receive the support and compensation you are entitled to.

    Common Factory Accidents

    Some of the most common factory accident claims our solicitors handle include:

    Workplace injuries can cause significant physical and emotional harm, potentially resulting in loss of earnings for you and your family. If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies, our manual handling claims solicitors and personal injury solicitors can advise you at no cost initially.

    Our specialist factory accident solicitors offer a free initial consultation to help you understand your options, with no obligation and no financial risk to you. Complete an enquiry form to get started.

    Making a Claim

    How Do Factory Accident Claims Work?

    Factory accident compensation is intended to recognise the physical, emotional and financial impact of your injuries. This helps to cover losses such as medical costs, time off work, and any long-term effects on your quality of life.

    These consequences can be difficult for you and your loved ones. To ensure you receive fair compensation, it’s important to seek legal representation from experienced factory injury lawyers. Watermans works on a no-win, no-fee basis, so there are no upfront costs involved in bringing a claim.

    The Factory Accident Compensation Claim Process

    Making a factory accident compensation claim does not have to be complicated. With the guidance of our factory accident solicitors, the process is far easier and less stressful.

    1. Initial consultation: Reach out to a factory injury lawyer for a free initial consultation. We’ll discuss how your accident happened and whether you are eligible for a factory accident compensation claim.
    2. Gathering evidence: We’ll help you collect evidence such as accident reports, medical records, CCTV footage and witness statements. Strong evidence increases the likelihood of a successful claim.
    3. Handling the legal process: Our team of factory injury solicitors will do everything in their power to ensure your claim is successful. And with our no-win, no-fee approach, you won’t pay anything unless your factory accident claim is successful.

    How Much Compensation?

    How Much Compensation Can I Claim for a Factory Accident?

    As with all personal injury claims, the amount depends on the nature of the accident and the severity of your injuries and their impact on your circumstances. In most instances, you may be entitled to compensation for a variety of things, including:

    • Medical treatment, rehabilitation and hospital expenses
    • Loss of earnings or earning capacity
    • Any future expenses as a result of the injury
    • Home modification and ongoing care costs
    • Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life

    Compensation can be divided into general and special damages, and we will work out your compensation amount based on the available evidence. In some scenarios, we may even secure interim payments to cover more immediate costs.

    You can also get an indication of the value of your claim using our personal injury claims calculator.

    Why Watermans?

    Why Should I Choose Watermans To Pursue My Factory Accident Compensation Claim?

    Watermans simplifies legal services so people can move forward with their lives after warehouse and factory injuries. We are based in Edinburgh, Dundee, Dunfermline and Glasgow.

    As a trusted personal injury law firm in Scotland, our team of expert factory and warehouse accident solicitors has earned a rating of 4.9 on Review Solicitors from more than 1290 clients. It’s a testament to the results we consistently deliver.

    We fight each case to secure the maximum compensation for your factory accident claim. We also provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to enhance your recovery and get your life back on track.

    Expert Factory Injury Solicitors In Scotland

    Our expertise in personal injury cases in Scotland covers a wide range of areas, including:

    Reach out to the factory accident solicitors at Watermans for straightforward legal advice before you submit a claim.

    FAQs About Factory Accident Claims

    Any employee or contractor can bring a claim against the employer’s liability insurance company with proof that the employer was negligent. You should ensure you have a record of the accident and report it to your on-site health and safety supervisor before making your factory accident compensation claim.

    In Scotland, you generally have three years to initiate and finalise a factory accident claim. This time begins from either the moment the accident happened or the date of diagnosis before medical treatment if you were unaware of the injury.

    However, there are a few exceptions, and in some cases, it may be shorter too. As soon as you think your employer may be responsible for a medical condition, you should contact Watermans for tailored advice.

    This depends on the nature of your warehouse accident and the complexity of your claim. Some work accidents can be completed within a few months, while more complicated cases can take longer. It depends on whether the negligent party admits liability. However, the legal team at Watermans will do everything in our power to make your factory accident claims as straightforward as possible.

    Watermans will do everything we can to ensure your case is successful, particularly if it involves your employer’s negligence in their duty of care. However, your factory accident claim will progress more quickly with the availability of all the evidence that this duty of care was neglected.

    Your employer legally cannot fire you for making a rightful claim for work compensation in Scotland. If they do, you may also have grounds for an unfair dismissal claim. However, note that you typically have three years from the date of the termination to make an unfair dismissal claim.

    Unfortunately, you are unlikely to make a successful claim if you were the one at fault. If your employer is proven to be negligent, like with poorly maintained or faulty equipment, you stand a much greater chance of winning the case. However, there are some cases in which you may share responsibility for an accident. If you were only partly at fault for the accident that occurred, you can still claim compensation.

    Note that the amount may be lowered to reflect your responsibility.

    There are several steps that can protect your position from the outset. Report the accident to your supervisor and ensure it is recorded in the workplace accident book. Seek medical attention as soon as possible, even for injuries that seem minor, so there is a medical record. Take photographs of the scene and note the names of any witnesses.

    Avoid signing any documents or accepting any offers from your employer’s insurer before speaking to personal injury lawyers. The sooner you act, the easier it is to preserve key evidence for your factory injury claim.

    Not directly. In most cases, the compensation you receive is paid by your employer’s insurer rather than your employer personally. All employers in the UK are legally required to hold employer’s liability insurance for this reason. If your employer was uninsured, you may still be able to pursue a claim, and our solicitors can advise you on the options available.

    At Watermans, we believe everyone deserves access to justice. Call us on 0131 555 7055, and we’ll connect you with one of our experienced factory accident solicitors. It should be that simple.

    Get in touch with us

    Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process straightforward. Start the process by sending us your details below or calling us on 0131 555 7055

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