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Angle Grinder Injury Claims

Angle grinders are important apparatus in many industrial and manufacturing settings. Thanks to their power, precision and versatility, they can be used for a wide array of tasks, such as grinding and reshaping, cutting through concrete, metal or stone and polishing surfaces. These powerful machines incorporate a fast rotating wheel. Angle grinder wheels can be made from a variety of materials and the type of wheel used will vary depending on the task at hand.

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Suffered an angle grinder accident that wasn’t your fault? Call our experts today.

Misuse of these machines (or any abrasive wheel equipment) can easily lead to serious or life-changing injuries. As such, anyone operating an angle grinder should observe sensible safety precautions to protect themselves and those in the vicinity. Employers are responsible for ensuring that their staff are well-versed in safety procedures and issued with the appropriate safety equipment. If you have experienced an angle grinder injury in the workplace, you could be entitled to claim compensation. Our experienced team of no-win-no-fee solicitors can guide you through the process and help you to claim the compensation you deserve. Please bear in mind that when it comes to angle grinder accident compensation, the sooner after your injury you make a claim, the more likely it is you’ll be successful. As a general rule, the window for making a claim is around three years. Unfortunately, if this time is exceeded it is unlikely you will be able to make a successful claim. If you’ve experienced an angle grinder injury and would like to pursue a claim, call our team on 0800 699 0079 or fill out our simple Online Contact Form.

What are the Most Common Angle Grinder Accidents?

According statistics cited in a Health and Safety Executive manual on ‘Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels’, unsafe work systems are a leading cause of injury from abrasive wheel machinery. Your employer has a duty of care to you – and is responsible for providing a safe working environment. If you have been injured as a result of a lack of or improper safety measures, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Angle grinders are extremely dangerous pieces of machinery. In most cases, the injuries they cause involve lacerations or amputations. This can include deep cuts and the loss of hands or fingers. It is also possible that you could suffer serious injuries due to flying debris, including shards of metal or fragments of stone.

In most cases, UK angle grinder accidents are caused by a lack of health and safety protocols, equipment or another person’s negligence. So long as the angle grinder injuries you’ve suffered weren’t your fault, we are here for you. Whether you’ve been injuries by a faulty angle grinder, or because you weren’t provided with the correct health and safety equipment at work, we are here for you.

Who Is Responsible for My Angle Grinder Injury?

It can sometimes be difficult finding who is actually responsible for an angle grinder injury. If you were injured by someone else using an angle grinder, it is likely that it was their fault. However, if you were the one injured, it could be down to anything from a lack of training or ineffective health and safety equipment. These can be blamed on your employer. In some cases, if you’re working with a faulty angle grinder, you may be able to claim against your employer or the manufacturer of the equipment.

Has my employer been negligent?

Your employer has a duty of care to their staff and are legally obligated to provide a safe working environment and take reasonable steps to mitigate the risk of injury. Precautions an employer may be expected to take to reduce the risk of angle grinder accidents include:

  • Appropriate training for staff on the safe and proper use of machinery and protective equipment.
  • Issuing suitable protective equipment to employees.
  • Testing and servicing machinery in line with manufacturer requirements.
  • Assessing and evaluating working practices with a view to improving safety.
  • Adjusting working procedures where the risk of angle grinder accidents is high.
  • Displaying clear signage around the premises informing staff and visitors of hazards and explaining any safety procedures that are in place.

In order to pursue a successful claim against an employer, in the event of an angle grinder injury, your solicitor must be able to show a degree of negligence on the part of the employer.

The employer may show that they have taken reasonable steps to reduce the risk of injury. If this is the case, the claim could be dismissed, as they met their responsibilities. However, if it can be demonstrated that they fell short in their duty of care, it’s likely that a successful negligence claim can be made against them.

Why Choose Tylers Solicitors to Represent My Angle Grinder Accident Compensation Claim?

Here at Tylers Solicitors, we have many years’ experience when it comes to angle grinder accident compensation claims. We can help people from all walks of life to get the compensation they need to move on with their lives. Our team of legal experts can help you to get the compensation you need. Whether you’re looking for legal advice or experienced legal representation and support, get in touch with our team on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form and we’ll be happy to assist.

 

We operate on a no-win-no-fee basis, our solicitors are not successful in pursuing your claims it won’t cost you a penny. However, if we do succeed on your behalf, you could benefit from a significant compensation pay-out. So, if you’ve been affected by an angle grinder injury at work, there’s every reason to reach out to us!

The compensation amount you could be awarded following successful angle grinder accident claims will vary depending on the type and severity of the injury sustained. The most serious injuries can merit a payout of around £176,660. 

If you’re curious about how much compensation you could be entitled to, either get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today or take a look at our compensation amounts below:

Angle Grinder Injury Compensation Amounts

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If you’ve suffered any kind of cut or deep laceration while using an angle grinder, you may be able to claim compensation. These injuries can cause serious, long-term health concerns. Not only can deep lacerations cause excessive, life-threatening blood loss, in many cases they can lead to nerve or muscle damage. The amount of laceration compensation you could be entitled to depends on the location and depth of your laceration injuries.

Up to £91,910

When angle grinders are being used, they generate a great deal of heat. As such, it is possible to suffer all kinds of burning and scarring injuries due to improper health and safety equipment. If you’ve suffered any kind of burning injuries while using an angle grinder that wasn’t your fault, we are here for you.

£3,150 to £91,910

Some of the most common kinds of angle grinder injuries involve direct injuries to your hands and fingers. In the most extreme circumstances, it is possible to partially or completely lose your fingers or hands due to faulty angle grinders or a lack of health and safety equipment. If you’re looking for compensation following finger or hand amputation injuries that weren’t your fault, call Tylers Solicitors today.

£3,150 to £176,660

When using an angle grinder, it is possible for debris or shards to be kicked back into your face. If the debris or dust kicked up by angle grinder has led to serious eye or facial injuries, we are here for you. Whatever kind of eye injury you’ve suffered due to angle grinder use, we are here for you. For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.

£1,760 to £157,600

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Frequently Asked Questions

As with any kind of personal injury or accident at work, you have up to three years to begin your compensation claim following the incident. It doesn’t matter if the case goes on after this three-year period has expired, so long as it was begun before the three-year expiration date. If you’re not sure whether you’re entitled to claim angle grinder compensation for your injuries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers today. Our legal experts will provide up-to-date legal advice, support and representation as required.

Here at Tylers Solicitors, we can provide a wide range of no-win, no-fee legal services to suit your needs. If you’re looking for angle grinder compensation claims, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced team today. Thanks to our no-win, no-fee angle grinder injury compensation claims, you’ll be able to get the compensation you need without having to spend a penny of your own money.

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