Have you been involved in a factory accident that wasn’t your fault? You may be entitled to compensation. Accidents can happen anywhere, but for those who work in factories, there are often more hazards to be aware of. It’s your employer’s responsibility to ensure the right health and safety protocols are in place to minimise the risk of factory accidents. If you work in a factory and have been involved in an accident due to an employer’s negligence, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries.
The UK’s manufacturing industry generates around £224 billion every year — making it the 8th largest in the world. However, according to HSE statistics, it’s also one of the UK’s most dangerous industries, with 46,000 factory workers reporting non-fatal injuries at work between 2020 and 2023.
Of these injuries, there were four main causes:
Other causes of factory accidents include:
At Tylers Solicitors, we recognise that a factory accident can be a distressing incident that impacts your daily life. Whether you’ve been injured by machinery, fallen from a height, or experienced any other form of factory accident, we’re here to help you get the financial compensation you deserve. Compensation may not turn the clock back, but it can support you in your recovery, particularly if you’ve had to take time off work.
Read on for more advice on factory injury claims, and contact our team of experienced lawyers to start processing your claim.
With machinery to operate, boxes and objects to move, and a range of other potential risks and hazards onsite, factory workers can experience a range of accidents and injuries.
As with any accident at work, employers are responsible for putting the right health and safety precautions in place. With this in mind, when factory accidents occur, it is almost always necessary for employees to seek compensation.
Some of the most common factory injuries we see as personal injury solicitors include:
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common factory injuries, and they may range from mild to serious. Injuries associated with slip, trip, and fall accidents can involve:
So if you experience a fall that can be traced to negligence on your employer’s part (for example, failure to maintain or inspect the equipment or provide suitable footwear), you may be able to claim compensation.
Poorly maintained equipment is another leading cause of factory accidents and compensation claims. Factory employers are responsible for ensuring any equipment or machinery used by staff is properly maintained, tested and inspected on a regular basis.
Workers’ risk of industrial machinery accidents is greatly increased if these requirements are not met. Such injuries can include:
As a factory worker, you may need to perform tasks at heights. If you use ladders, lifts, or platforms, you could be at higher risk of a fall. Falling from a height can lead to severe, life-changing, or even fatal injuries such as:
The main factor to remember when working out if you can claim for your factory injury is that another person or party must be at fault. Your factory accident also needs to meet a few other criteria.
If you are unsure whether you have a valid factory accident claim, please don’t hesitate to contact our team at Tylers Solicitors. We can help you determine whether you are entitled to compensation and how much this is likely to be.
The best way to get a clear idea of how much compensation you may be eligible for when you make a factory injury claim is to speak with a personal injury lawyer. They will be able to look at your unique circumstances to figure out a sum.
This is because your compensation amount can vary greatly depending on your injuries and the impact they have on your day-to-day life. You may need time off, which can affect your income. You might require extensive medical treatment and care, which could lead to transport or support work costs. In cases where your standard of living has been impaired and impacted for the rest of your life, then the level of compensation you receive will increase.
When you work with Tylers, we’ll take all those elements into consideration and predict the sum of money you could receive if your factory injury claim is successful.
We’ve also put together some guideline amounts below to help you get an idea of ballpark figures. Please see our factory injury compensation claims calculator, and get in touch to speak with one of our solicitors.
The more evidence you are able to gather, and the sooner you start your claim process, the more chance you have of getting compensation for your factory accident.
The team at Tylers Solicitors is here to help every step of the way. Our experienced personal injury lawyers will handle your case with expertise and care. We understand that claiming compensation can be a challenging process, and we treat every case with sensitivity.
We also offer a no-win-no-fee service, so claiming will cost you nothing if we are not successful — and it could allow you to secure the compensation you deserve. Speak with our legal experts.
Need more information? Don’t worry, one of our professional claims solicitors will advise you along the way
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There are many factors that will decide the amount you could be owed, such as the severity of the injury. Our compensation calculator is here to provide you with a guide on what you could be entitled to. Please contact us to discuss your factory injury claim in more detail.
Sprains, muscle damage and other musculoskeletal injuries are common in factories, often caused by a lack of training in correct lifting and handling. If you’ve been injured in this way, you may be eligible to claim up to £8,500 in compensation.
When working in a factory, you can be exposed to all sorts of chemicals that may result in chemical burns or poisoning. If your employers have been negligent or not prepared and equipped you with the correct protective equipment, you may be eligible to claim up to £16,200.
Injuries caused by machinery are more likely to happen in larger factories. If a machine malfunctions or you have not had adequate training and experienced an injury, you may be able to claim up to £35,000.
Unfortunately, fires are a risk every day in large industrial factories, and incidents like this still happen around the country. Fire can cause various impacts, including psychological stress, physical burns, and long-term scarring. If you suffer injuries caused by a factory fire, you could be entitled to up to £40,000.
Yes, here at Tyler’s Solicitors, we take pride in our no-win, no-fee policy. You won’t pay us unless your compensation claim is successful. This ensures your peace of mind.
In the majority of cases, you have three years from the date of your injury or diagnosis to begin your claim. There are some exceptions to this, such as if the injured person is under 18.
In this case, the three-year limit begins on their 18th birthday. The other is if the claimant does not have the mental capacity to make the claim themselves.
If you’ve suffered any kind of chemical injury inside or outside of work then you may be entitled to make a claim.
Falls from height are without a doubt one of the most dangerous injuries that can occur in the workplace. Usually resulting in serious injuries or death.
If you’ve been a victim of a falling object in the workplace, then you deserve compensation as it’s not your fault.
If you have suffered any kind of injury while lifting heavy objects in the workplace you could be eligible to make a claim for manual handling compensation.
