Warehouse Accident Claims
If you have suffered a warehouse injury due to your employer’s negligence, Tylers Solicitors are here to help you with your warehouse accident claims to get the compensation you deserve. Get in touch with our team of experienced warehouse injury solicitors to start your claim today.
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Have you been injured in a warehouse and want to start a warehouse accident compensation claim? Our team of warehouse injury solicitors are here for you.
We provide industry leading no-win, no-fee legal services, meaning you won’t have to pay a penny unless we win your case. It costs nothing to start your warehouse injury claim with us, as we will recoup any legal fees from your compensation amount.
We understand how much of an impact a warehouse accident can have on your life. If you have been in an accident at work that wasn’t your fault, we can help you seek justice with a simple yet effective claims process.
Call us today on 0800 699 0079 or complete our contact form to start your warehouse accident injury claim.
What is the most common accident in a warehouse?
After the construction and agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries, manufacturing was the third most dangerous industry in the UK in 2023/24. According to the Health and Safety Executive, there were 16 fatal injuries to warehouse workers in one year alone.
Warehouses are high-risk working environments, featuring heavy stock, complex equipment, and working from height, making the risk of injuries high.
Some of the most common accidents in a warehouse include:
- Falling from a height
- Being struck by a moving vehicle
- Being struck by a moving object
- Being trapped by something collapsing or overturning
- Coming into contact with moving machinery
- Slips, trips, and falls on the same level
- Handling, lifting, and carrying
- Acts of violence
- LLOP forklift accidents
- Cherry picker accidents
Due to the high-risk nature of industrial jobs, warehouse injuries are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Warehouse injuries can range from minor sprains and strains to serious fractures, head injuries, and even death in the most serious cases.
Whether your warehouse injury was as a result of a slip, trip, or fall, being hit by a forklift truck, or because your employer failed to carry out a risk assessment, you could be entitled to make a warehouse accident compensation claim if you were not at fault.
Common warehouse injuries
Warehouses are multi-functional spaces, making the possibility of accidents and injuries endless. Warehouse injuries tend to vary in severity depending on the task the victim was carrying out at the time.
Some of the most common warehouse related injuries we’ve seen include:
- Falling from a height: Spine fractures, pelvic fractures, organ damage, traumatic brain injuries, and soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains.
- Being struck by a moving vehicle: Head trauma, concussions, crush injuries, fractures, broken ribs, and lacerations.
- Being struck by a moving object: Broken bones, facial injuries, eye injuries, and lacerations.
- Being trapped by something collapsing or overturning: Spine damage, fractured or severed limbs, amputations, and internal injuries.
- Coming into contact with moving machinery: Degloving injuries, lacerations, severe burns, and bone fractures.
- Slips, trips, and falls on the same level: Fractures, sprains, strains, bruising, and knee injuries.
If you can’t see the warehouse injury you have experienced above, take a look at our full list of bodily injuries.
As long as your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to make a claim. Get in touch with our team today via our online contact form or call 0800 699 0079 to discuss your case.
How much could I claim?
What to do if you have been injured in a warehouse accident
The most important part of any compensation claim is proving that another party was wholly or at least partly liable for your accident and subsequent injuries. For the best chance of a successful claim, we recommend taking the following steps:
- Report the accident to your warehouse manager as soon as it is safe to do so and make sure that the incident is recorded in the accident book.
- Note down the names and contact details of anyone who witnessed the accident.
- Take photographs of the accident scene (as long as it is safe to do so).
- Get a copy of the CCTV footage of the accident (if possible).
- Record any expenditures resulting from your injury (e.g. rehabilitation costs).
- Keep a record of any financial losses experienced due to your injury (i.e. loss of earnings, days off work).
- Keep a copy of any medical records associated with your injury.
- Get in touch with our warehouse accident solicitors to start your compensation claim.
In any personal injury claim, the more evidence you have to support your case, the better. Our team will assess any evidence you have and also help you acquire more if needed.
How to make a warehouse injury compensation claim
At Tylers Solicitors, we have a simple claims process. This is because we believe everyone deserves compensation following an accident or injury that wasn’t their fault. Our team will guide you through every step of the process:
- Step 1: Initial consultation. When you contact our team, one of our solicitors will discuss your case with you. They will then let you know whether you have a valid claim.
- Step 2: Gathering evidence. If you have any evidence, we will analyse it and determine whether it is enough to prove liability. If more is required, our team can help source accident reports, medical assessments, witness reports, CCTV, and more to support your claim.
- Step 3: Establishing compensation. We will work with you to decide on a compensation award based on all of the physical, emotional, and financial losses you have experienced because of your warehouse accident.
- Step 4: Filing the claim. We will file your claim for you and handle any legalities, paperwork, and negotiations.
- Step 5: Representing in court. If the opposing party disputes liability, we will represent you in court and defend your case.
We like to make things as simple and stress-free as possible for our clients so they can focus on recovery. Contact us to start your claim today.
Warehouse Accident Claim Amounts
As with any personal injury claim, the more serious your injuries, the more compensation you may be eligible for. If you’d like an accurate estimate, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.
For a rough estimate based on figures from The Judicial College Guidelines, take a look at our handy compensation calculator below:
Need more information? Don’t worry one of our professional claims solicitors will advise you along the way
Contact us on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form to start your claim today!
Compensation for fall from height injuries
- Minor injuries, including soft tissue damage and minor fractures. Up to £3,950
- Moderate injuries such as fractures and concussions. £6,500 to £29,000
- Severe injuries like spine, brain, and internal injuries. £10,550 to £307,000
Compensation for injuries caused by being struck by a moving vehicle
- Minor injuries, including soft tissue damage and minor fractures. Up to £3,950
- Moderate injuries, such as fractures and concussions, with recovery. £6,500 to £29,000
- Severe injuries, including head trauma, crushing injuries, and broken ribs. £7,420 to £160,360
Compensation for injuries caused by being struck by a moving object
Minor injuries such as sprains and minor fractures. Up to £3,950
- Moderate injuries, including fractures, with recovery within a few months. £6,500 to £29,000
- Facial injuries causing permanent deformity or requiring surgery. £12,450 to £29,220
- Eye injuries causing loss of sight in one eye. £60,130 to £66,920
Compensation for injuries caused by being trapped by something collapsing or overturning
- Minor soft tissue injuries with full recovery within a few months. Up to £3,950
- Moderate injuries, including multiple fractures and severe soft tissue injuries. £33,880 to £47,840
- Severe injuries such as spinal damage, amputation of a single limb, and internal injuries. £10,550 to £167,760
Compensation for injuries caused by contact with moving machinery
- Minor injuries such as cuts and bruises. £3,950
- Moderate injuries, including fractures and soft tissue damage. £6,500 to £29,000
- Severe injuries such as degloving, burns, lacerations, and fractures. £9,560 to £165,860
Compensation for injuries caused by a slip, trip, or fall on the same level
- Minor injuries, including soft tissue damage, minor sprains, and bruising. Up to £3,950
- Moderate injuries, such as fractures, moderate knee injuries, and sprains. £6,500 to £29,000
- Severe injuries, including serious knee damage or injuries causing long-term mobility issues. £10,550 to £122,850
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Warehouse accident claims FAQs
How can employers prevent warehouse accidents?
Warehouse managers have a duty of care to all employees and should ensure their safety at all times while at work. There are many ways to prevent serious accidents, such as using appropriate signage and floor markings, carrying out regular risk assessments, providing suitable PPE, and maintaining warehouse machinery to a high standard.
How long do I have to make a warehouse accident claim?
You have three years from the date of your accident to make a claim. If you were under 18 at the time of the accident, you have until your 21st birthday.
How will my compensation be calculated?
Our solicitors will work with you to decide on a suitable compensation amount. We will ensure that this amount covers all physical, emotional, and financial damages caused by the accident.
What are LLOPs?
LLOPs are Low-Level Order Pickers. They are a small type of battery-powered forklift that is commonly used in warehouses to transport items for unloading and loading. As they are a type of vehicle, they are at risk of crashing and causing injuries to employees.
Related Claims
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 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.
If you’ve been a victim of a falling object in the workplace due to another parties negligence, you may be entitled to claim for compensation.
If you have suffered an injury in your office, Tylers Solicitors is here to help. Get in touch with our team today to start your claim for compensation.
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For any accident at work claims, call Tylers Solicitors today, a leading UK provider of no-win, no-fee legal services. Our experienced team will work with you to get the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to, following any kind of injury that isn’t your fault!