Accident At Work Claims

We know that making a compensation claim against your employer or former employer can be quite a daunting experience. By bringing your claim to us, we will take the reins and handle your case on your behalf.

We’ll try to make your claim as stress-free and as contactless as possible and will guide you from start to finish by assigning you a personal claim handler. They are here to answer any questions you have and will provide you with regular updates on the progress of your claim.

Don’t worry if you are unsure about whether you can make a work accident claim or not. It’s our job to determine if your employer is responsible for your accident and injuries. Due to our no win no fee policy, if we find they’re not responsible, then we will not charge you for our service. If they are responsible, then you are in the best hands possible as we deal with employers’ liability claims on a daily basis.

Sandu, from Lancashire, worked as a welder where he welded steel frames and tanks for petrol tankers. Due to negligence by his employers, Sandu was exposed to dangerous fumes and suffered carbon monoxide poisoning.

Although Sandu was provided with a 20-metre air-fed filter mask to carry out his work, only one mask was available. This meant when someone else was using the mask, Sandu had to continue without. Also, when the store shut early this would leave Sandu without a mask for any tank welding jobs afterwards.

Sandu’s employers had breached their duty of care to Sandu for failing to supply him with a filter and mask during his hours of work.

I started suffering from dizziness, nausea, pains in the back where the lungs are and breathing problems. I also started suffering from a cough. This progressed over a period of 2 months to vomiting and difficulty breathing and coughing and headaches.

I went to the hospital and the doctor even without asking me what I do for a living knew I was a welder and that I was poisoned.

I tried to find on the internet a lawyers office and the first thing that appeared was Scott Rees. I called them and I started everything, and at the end, everything was ok.

Although Sandu was provided with some protective equipment, he wasn’t provided with everything he needed at all times during his work schedule. This was clear negligence by his employers.

After bringing his claim to us, we found out the company he used to work for had closed down, which worried Sandu but we assured him this is nothing new to us and we can still proceed with his injury claim.

Although this delayed the process a little, we fought on and eventually secured compensation and justice for Sandu. We’re glad that Sandu can finally put this episode to bed and continue on with his life.

A construction site can be a dangerous place to work, but with the right training, equipment, tools, risk assessment and decisions, these can help minimise the dangers to provide a safer working environment. Common building site accidents include falling off scaffolding, struck by a falling object, faulty machinery, lifting heavy objects, electric shocks, burns and scalds, slips and trips due to negligence or incorrect working attire, and more.

Read more about construction accident claims.

A scaffold is one of the most dangerous work places as you are working on a platform that is secured by steel and wood. There are a lot of open spaces everywhere, which means tools can fall and injure someone below; when it rains the workplace is wet and slippery; and you can fall from the open gaps where no wall is present. As you are working with heights, falling from scaffold accidents are quite common in this industry.

Read more about scaffold accident claims.

Also known as ‘manual handling’, these are accidents that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and putting down heavy objects that put a strain on the body. Has your employer asked you to carry something far too heavy by yourself? Has it resulted in an injury that has caused you to take time off work? Your employer has a duty of care to ensure that any manual handling tasks are done safely with the correct number of persons. If you have suffered a work lifting injury, then you should make an enquiry.

Read more about lifting heavy object accident claims.

Burns can be caused by extreme heat, extreme cold, chemical reactions and electricity. The difference between a burn and a scald is a burn is caused by dry heat, such as an iron or fire, and a scald is caused by wet heat, such as hot water or steam. Burn injuries are very common with kitchens, mechanics, electricians, industrial plants and more. If you have suffered any sort of burn that has resulted in severe pain and scarring, you could be entitled to compensation.

Read more about burn injury at work claims.