Factory Accident Claims & Compensation

You can claim for a factory or warehouse accident resulting in injury, death or illness if another employee caused your injury, or if your employer failed to give you proper training or has put you at unnecessary risk whilst you were under their care at work.

The types of injuries or illnesses that you might be able to secure compensation for, include things like:

Heavy lifting injuries

For example, if your job involves lifting or moving heavy objects and you aren’t given the tools, equipment or training to help you do this safely and as a result, you sustain an injury, you might be entitled to compensation.

Slips, trips and falls

For example, factory and warehouse floors can often be wet, uneven, or cluttered with debris. If your employer fails to put proper signage out to alert you of these hazards and you trip, slip or fall, you could be able to claim.

Injuries from falling objects

For example, if you were injured because something fell on top of you because it wasn’t stored in the factory or warehouse properly, you might be entitled to make a claim.  

Roll Cage Injuries

Roll cages are a common cause of accidents in warehouse including accidents happening from overloaded roll cages, roll cages with faulty wheels and unsecured loads.

Pallet Injuries

Accidents can happen from pallets which have not been stacked safely or are not suitable for the goods being stored on it or are damaged and can cause serious injury if they fall on you.

Falls from ladders

Goods are often stored in high racks in warehouses and a common cause of accidents to warehouse workers is falls from a ladder if the ladder has not been properly footed or is unstable.

Being struck by a Forklift Truck or a Pallet Truck

Forklift trucks can move about quickly in factories and warehouses and the forklift truck driver’s view can sometimes be obscured.  Being hit or crushed by a forklift truck is a common injury to warehouse and factory workers.

Injuries after getting your hand trapped in machinery

It is common in factories for machines and lines to jam.  Serious injuries can occur if you get your hand or fingers trapped in the machinery which can result in finger amputation, cuts and crush injuries.  For example, if you’re not given the proper training or safety equipment for using certain machinery, and you get injured as a result, we might be able to help you make a claim.  Your employer can be at fault also if a guard was not fitted to the machine or a stop control was not easily accessible.

Mistakes by a fellow worker

Sometimes mistakes do happen by a fellow worker and can arise for example sometimes through a lack of communication such as another worker switching machinery on when you are trying to clear or repair a jam on the line.

Conditions caused by repetitive use of machinery  

For example, sometimes using loud machinery or using the same machine repetitively can bring on life-changing, permanent conditions like Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) or tinnitus. If we can prove that your condition was brought on by your employer’s failure to take appropriate steps to prevent you from developing this life-changing condition, then you could be eligible for compensation.    

Why Should You Make a Factory or Warehouse Claim?

If you’ve been injured or are suffering from an illness because your employer failed to protect you whilst at work, you might be able to secure compensation.

Depending on the severity of your injury or illness, you might find that you’re unable to do your job properly anymore. You might find that your injury or illness is affecting future employment opportunities, or you might find that your personal life has been severely affected.

It’s, therefore, important that you’re compensated for the damage caused by your employer’s negligence. 

You could use this compensation to help you recover any lost earnings, pay for ongoing medical treatment, or fund any rehabilitation that you might need.

You only have three years after the incident to claim compensation. Therefore, it’s always best to speak to our Personal Injury Solicitors who specialise in Accident at work Claims as soon as possible.

It’s impossible to say how much compensation you’ll get for your warehouse or factory accident or illness. The amount awarded will usually be based on several factors including:

• the severity of your injury or illness;
• the cost of treatment and loss of earnings;
• the impact on your life.

We will handle your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means that if we don’t win your case, you won’t need to pay us a penny. If we do win your case, you’ll need to pay for our legal expertise. However, we believe in open communication and complete transparency when it comes to billing our clients, so you will always be aware of what the final bill could be at the end of the process. Nothing will ever come as a shock to you.