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If you or a loved one has suffered an injury following a fall from height at work due to someone else’s negligence, then you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. To discuss pursuing a claim call us on 01616 966 229.
Our accident at work solicitors represent victims and their families to get the compensation they rightfully deserve. We understand how a fall injury can affect your life, in particular, your day to day activities and our aim is to ensure that we secure you the maximum compensation you need to enable you to recover and potentially adapt to new circumstances.
Who is at risk?
A fall from height can occur when protection has not been put in place or equipment is defective, causing a worker to fall. This can lead to death or a serious injury occurring.
Workers that are more at risk of falling from height are those whose roles involve the following:
Keith Brown shares his experience after an accident at work resulted in a serious injury, not only did the injury lead to Keith taking time off work but it also meant he would never be able to return to a similar role in the future. Keith talks about the accident and also discusses how he found working with Stephensons to pursue a personal injury compensation claim.
"Stephensons were great… They kept me informed of everything… and they explained how long things would take. I would definitely recommend Stephensons." - Keith Brown
"Keith suffered a serious injury at work which will have a massive impact on the rest of his life. We are delighted to have been able to play a part in ensuring he has everything possible in place to help with his rehabilitation and adjust to life after a serious accident." - Kate Sweeney - Head of Personal Injury
Your employer has a legal duty to keep you safe whilst you are at work. They need to ensure that protective measures are in place to reduce the risk of an injury occurring.
Our claims specialists will investigate whether your employer has complied with their legal responsibilities; such obligations can include:
For more information about pursuing a claim for compensation following a fall from height please call us on 01616 966 229 and a member of our team will guide you through the process.
Unfortunately, in the workplace accidents do happen. This can be for a variety of reasons including safety equipment not been cared for correctly, not been given the right training and not having done a risk assessment correctly. A fall from height can lead to devastating injuries or even death. Our expert Legal 500 recommended personal injury solicitors can help you or a loved one get the compensation you are entitled to after an accident at work. If you bring a claim against your employer they cannot dismiss you and you don’t have to worry about the financial impact on the company as they will have insurance to cover this. If you do end up losing your job or find you have problems at work after bringing a claim, speak to our employment lawyers.
We have worked on a number of successful work accident claims for a number of clients across the number of industries. Here is one case study where we helped an employee gain a significant amount of compensation after a fall at work.
Labourer awarded over £200,000 for serious fall at work
Our client was working as a labourer on a building site and was asked to work on scaffolding, at height, without adequate training or assistance from colleagues. Our client lost his footing whilst carrying heavy materials up a ladder, causing him to fall and suffer serious injuries to his heels and ankles. He was awarded £225,000 in compensation.
If you suffer an injury from a fall at work, that was not your fault, then it may be possible to make a fall at work claim. Our expert accident at work solicitors will listen to your story during a free no-obligation consultation and ascertain whether you have a legal claim or not.
If we think you have a claim, we will get in touch with your employer and see if they will accept responsibility for the incident. If appropriate, we will try and secure an interim payment to ensure any medical care can be paid for and that your expenses are covered if you have been unable to work.
The next stage will be to gather evidence from a number of experts such as medical professionals and health and safety specialists. The information given by these experts will help us calculate how much compensation we will ask for. We will then negotiate the claim with your employer and aim to keep it out of court if possible.
Yes, if a loved one is killed in a fall from height at work then it is possible to bring fall from height claims on their behalf. As with all personal injury claims, there is a three-year window that starts from the date of the accident to bring a claim, so don’t delay, contact our expert solicitors today on 01616 966 229.
As with all accident at work cases, the amount of compensation you will get depends on a number of factors including:
To find out if you have a case, contact your experienced accident at work solicitors today on 01616 966 229.
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