Accidents at Work
Claim for an accident at work.
Every day employers fail in their duty to protect their employees, often resulting in personal injury and even death. At ASD our expert Solicitors fight to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.
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An employer is legally obliged to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees. They have to make sure the workplace is safe and without risk to health.
As part of these duties, employers must, amongst other things:
- Make sure that plant and machinery are safe and regularly maintained, and that the systems used in the workplace are safe
- Provide protective clothing where necessary
- Reduce manual handling to its lowest level reasonably practicable
- Report certain diseases and injuries to the relevant authority
- Provide adequate and safety equipment and facilities
- Take precautions against fire and provide adequate means of escape and means of fighting fire
- Assess the risks that might be involved in work practices.
- Provide safe traffic routes.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that there were 1.2 million people suffering from work related injury or illness in 2010. 171 workers were killed and 115000 people were seriously injured. 26.4 million working days were lost to work related injury/illness. The majority of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented if the employer had taken more care. All employees are entitled to work in an environment where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Under health and safety legislation, the primary responsibility for this is down to employers. Unfortunately employers often fail to meet their legal requirements.
If you know anyone who has had an accident at work, make a recommendation for them here.
Construction Accident Claims
If you’ve been injured on a construction site, Accident Solicitors Direct can help you seek compensation. We specialise in personal injury law and offer a no-win, no-fee arrangement, meaning you only pay if you win. We provide expert legal advice, supportsyou from the start of your claim through to resolution, and take care of the paperwork so you don’t have to.
Manual Handling Injury Claims
According to Health and Safety Executive statistics the majority of accidents which result in an absence of 3 days from work or more are caused by manual handling.
If you’ve sustained an injury through manual handling or a spinal injury at your workplace, we understand the devastating impact your condition can have on your life, in many ways. Read our manual handling injury claims page to learn more and see how we can support your claim.
Warehouse Accident Claims
It is very common to suffer from an accident in a warehouse, where there are heavy boxes, forklift trucks, and other elements that may cause injury.
If you have been injured in a warehouse and believe your employer is at fault, fill out a claim form today and we’ll be in touch. If you wish to learn more, click the button below.
Factory Accident Claims
Factories often have a lot of moving parts, making the likelihood of an accident all the greater. Those accidents can lead to all kinds of long-term issues, during which time you may not be able to work.
If you have been injured in a factory, and it wasn’t your fault, consider making a claim today.
Angle Grinder Accident Claims
Angle grinder accidents can be debilitating, and may require serious procedures such as amputation, as well as time away from the workplace.
If you’ve suffered from an angle grinder accident and wish to make a claim, click the button below to see how Accident Solicitors Direct can help you.
Fall From Height Injury Claims
Fall from height can result in severe injuries, with long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences. If you’ve suffered such an injury due to negligence or unsafe conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. Click the button below and let Accident Solicitors Direct help you.
PPE Claims For Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries caused by inadequate or faulty personal protective equipment (PPE) can have serious impacts on your health and livelihood. If your employer failed to provide proper PPE or ensure its effectiveness, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and associated losses.
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Forklift Truck Accident Claims
Forklift truck accident claims can help you recover compensation if you’ve been injured while operating or working near a forklift. These accidents can lead to serious injuries, including crush injuries, fractures, and head trauma. Visit our forklift truck accident claims page to get expert legal advice and start your claim today!
Office Accident Claims and Compensation
Office accident claims can help you get compensation if you’ve been injured at work due to unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, or employer negligence. Even in a low-risk environment like an office, slips, trips, falls, and repetitive strain injuries are common. Visit our office accident claims page to see how we can help you start your claim today.
Farm Accident Claims and Compensation
Farm accident claims can help you get compensation if you’ve been injured while working on or visiting a farm. Agriculture is one of the UK’s most hazardous industries, with risks ranging from machinery accidents to livestock-related injuries. See our farm accident claims page for expert advice and start your claim today.
PTSD Compensation Claims
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. PTSD compensation claims allow you to seek financial support if your condition was caused by an accident, workplace incident, or another person’s negligence. Visit our dedicated PTSD claims page to learn how we can support you through the claims process.
Defective Equipment Injuries
The employer has an absolute duty to make sure that work equipment is suitable, maintained and inspected. The definition of work equipment is very wide. Our Solicitors have never lost a case where a client has suffered injury as a result of a defective piece or work equipment.
If you’ve sustained an injury while using defective equipment at your work place, we understand the devastating impact this can have on your life, in many different ways. By law, an employer has to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees, by ensuring the workplace is safe and without risk to health.
Construction Site Injuries
It is likely that the main contractor will have overall responsibility for site workers, even if they are not directly employed by them. Construction is a high risk environment. The Health and Safety Executive estimates that construction sites accounted for 27% of fatal accidents and 9% of serious injuries in 2010. Our Solicitors have been instructed to act in numerous cases where serious injury has resulted from accidents at construction sites.
If you’ve sustained an injury while working on a construction site, we understand the devastating impact your condition can have on your life, in many different ways. By law, an employer has to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees, by ensuring the workplace is safe and without risk to health.
Our team are qualified Solicitors and experts in this field, who fight every day for people whose lives have been affected when their employers fail to protect them at work.
Work Vehicles Claims
The use of vehicles at work is often unavoidable. The employer has an obligation to ensure that where the use of vehicles is required they are properly organised and controlled. ASD have dealt with numerous clients who have been injured as a result of being struck by vehicles at work. The most common vehicle likely to cause injury is a forklift truck.
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Christopher Chappell
Partner/Solicitor
Personal Injury Litigation
0114 2678780
Year of call as a solicitor 1999.
Chris joined the firm as a solicitor in 2008. He was previously employed by Irwin Mitchell solicitors in criminal law. He has more than 15 years’ experience in personal injury litigation, dealing with a wide range of cases, including low-value Road Traffic and employer’s liability cases, higher-value cases and court work. He enjoys advocacy and often represents clients at Court.
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