At Harris Fowler Solicitors, we understand that suffering an injury at work can be a deeply distressing experience especially when it involves being crushed by collapsing structures, heavy equipment, or stacked materials. Such accidents often result in serious injuries, long-term physical and emotional consequences, and financial hardship.
If you have suffered crushing injuries as a result of collapsing structures or falling equipment, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim. Harris Fowler Solicitors are here to support you through that process.
Understanding Your Employer’s Duty of Care
Your employer has a legal duty to ensure that your workplace is safe and that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent accidents. This includes:
- Conducting regular risk assessments.
- Properly storing and stacking materials.
- Ensuring structures, shelving, and storage systems are stable and well-maintained.
- Providing adequate training and supervision.
- Supplying appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
If you’ve been injured because your employer failed to meet these obligations, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation.
Common Causes of Crushing Injuries at Work
Crushing injuries can occur in a variety of workplace settings, including construction sites, warehouses, factories, and logistics environments. Typical causes include:
- Collapsing scaffolding or shelving units.
- Poorly stacked pallets, materials, or stock.
- Structural failures or unsafe work environments.
- Inadequate supervision during lifting or stacking operations.
- Faulty or poorly maintained machinery.
Regardless of how the accident happened, if someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be able to claim compensation.
What You Can Claim For
A personal injury claim aims to put you back, as far as possible, in the position you were in before the accident. You may be entitled to claim for:
- Pain and suffering caused by your injuries.
- Loss of earnings, including future income if you cannot return to work.
- Medical expenses and rehabilitation costs.
- Travel expenses for medical appointments.
- Care and support provided by family or professionals.
At Harris Fowler Solicitors, we ensure that every aspect of your injury and recovery is fully considered when calculating your claim.
How to Start Your Claim
Making a claim with Harris Fowler is straightforward. Get in touch with us for a free, no-obligation consultation and we will be happy to assess your case. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis meaning the process is free of financial risk.
We are one of the England and Wales leading personal injury specialists, with decades of experience helping clients recover compensation after a workplace accident. Our dedicated team at Harris Fowler Solicitors is here to support you every step of the way.
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