Warehouse Accident Claims
Have you been injured in a warehouse and want to start an accident claim? Our warehouse accident specialists are here for you. Our team offers no-win, no-fee legal services, and our solicitors are here to guide you through the compensation claims process so that you can get the compensation you deserve. Warehouse workers are essential to a wide range of industries, and we understand how much of an impact a warehouse accident can have on your life.
Warehouse Injury Compensation
Injured in a warehouse and looking to start a warehouse accident claim? Tylers Solicitors are here for you. Warehouse workers are essential to a wide range of industries, and we understand how much of an impact a warehouse accident can have on your life. Our team of no win, no fee solicitors are here to guide you through the compensation claims process so that you can focus on your recovery.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident and you were not at fault, our experienced personal injury solicitors can help. We specialise in warehouse accident claims and offer high quality no-win-no-fee legal services to help you claim the warehouse injury compensation you’re entitled to and move on with your life.
If you feel that you may be eligible to make a warehouse accident claim, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our solicitors. Call us on 0800 699 0079 today for more information – or fill out the simple contact form below.
Most Common Warehouse Injuries
There are many injuries that you can sustain when working in the warehouse sector however, some of the most common warehouse injuries we see in warehouse accident claims are:
- Broken bones
- Strained muscles (particularly the back)
- Ligament damage
- Head injuries (which may lead to brain damage)
- Back injuries
- Slips, trips, and falls
No matter which warehouse injury you have suffered, our legal experts can help. Contact the team at Tylers Solicitors today and find out if you could be eligible to claim warehouse accident compensation.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident and you were not at fault, we can help you claim the warehouse injury compensation you’re entitled to so you can recover and move on. Get in touch with our personal injury solicitors today.
How Do Warehouse Injuries Happen?
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.
- Slips, trips, and falls: The most common causes of warehouse injuries, accounting for over 40% of incidents in 2019. Slips occur when there is a loss of traction between the foot and the walking surface, and trips occur when the foot strikes an object on the walking surface. Falls are common because warehouse employees often work from a height.
- Falling objects: Falling objects in warehouses can cause accidents and injury due to items being incorrectly stored at height.
- Manual handling: This includes lifting, carrying, and pushing heavy objects. These tasks can put a lot of strain on the back, muscles, and joints and can lead to injuries such as sprains, strains, and hernias.
- Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs): These vehicles include forklifts, pallet jacks, and tow tractors. Forklift accidents often occur when trucks are not operated safely or regularly maintained. Common injuries from PITs include crushing injuries, struck-by injuries, and falls.
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, if you were not at fault, you could be entitled to make a personal injury claim.
Contact our personal injury solicitors today to discuss your circumstances. We can help you get the warehouse injury compensation you deserve.
How to prevent warehouse accidents as an employer?
If you are a warehouse worker, your employer has a duty of care to ensure your and your colleagues’ safety. They should take reasonable steps to keep the workforce safe and reduce the risk of warehouse injuries wherever possible.
This may include placing appropriate signage or floor markings to warn of dangerous areas or hazards within the warehouse – or marking the areas where PPE is required. There is also a requirement for employers to carry out regular risk assessments to ensure the working environment is safe.
Appropriate protective equipment should be supplied to all employees working in these areas. All employees should be given adequate health and safety training to perform their roles safely and competently.
Finally, any warehouse machinery, equipment or vehicles should be properly cleaned, cared for, and maintained in line with the manufacturers’ guidance. They should also be thoroughly inspected regularly to ensure they operate safely.
If your employer failed to adhere to any of these safety measures and it resulted in a warehouse accident, there is a good chance that you can claim compensation.
What to do if you are injured in a warehouse accident?
If you are injured in a warehouse accident that wasn’t your fault, you should first seek appropriate medical attention. Following this, you need to record the details and circumstances of your injuries. This should also be noted in your employer’s Accident Report Book.
Next, contact a reputable personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. Generally, the window for making warehouse accident claims is three years, although the sooner you begin proceedings, the better your chance of securing compensation.
This is because you are more likely to remember recent events in more detail and with better accuracy. Plus, the more time that elapses following a warehouse accident, the more difficult it becomes to gather the evidence needed to build a legal warehouse accident case.
With over twenty years of experience, we’ve helped countless individuals affected by workplace injuries secure the compensation they deserve. For more information, please contact our team of no-win-no-fee solicitors.
Warehouse Injury Statistics
Warehouse work can be dangerous, particularly when a clear health and safety protocol isn’t followed, or machinery is not properly maintained. Floor hazards, warehousing machinery and unsafe working conditions can all contribute to warehouse accidents and injuries.
Here are some recent warehouse injury statistics from RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) and GOV.UK that may be of interest:
- Slips, trips and falls account for 45% of non-fatal injuries in the Transport and Logistics sector, which includes warehousing.
- Falls from height are the next most common at 22%.
- Carrying and lifting injuries are responsible for 5% of non-fatal injuries.
- In 2023, the number of fatal injuries in the Transportation and Logistics sector increased from 14 to 15.
Warehouse Accident Claims Amounts
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Warehouse injury compensation amounts
The warehouse injury compensation you could be entitled to depends on the severity of your injuries. The more serious and long-term your injuries, the more compensation you could be entitled to.
Curious about how much compensation you could be entitled to? Use our simple warehouse injury compensation calculator below, or talk to our warehouse accident specialists today.
Manual handling warehouse injury compensation amount
Many warehouse workers are required to carry out manual handling, including handling heavy goods. Without the correct training, health and safety equipment, and support, manual handling can lead to extremely serious injuries.
These can often include muscle injuries, neck and back injuries and more. You may be entitled to £1,950 to £307,000.
Injured by faulty warehouse machinery compensation amount
If you’ve been injured by faulty warehouse machinery, you may be able to make a compensation claim of between:
£1,950 and £307,000.
Injured by falling stock in a warehouse compensation amount
Improperly stocked warehouse shelving can often lead to head injuries, neck injuries and shoulder injuries. Even lightweight stock can cause potentially serious injuries if it falls from height.
In the worst warehouse accident cases, falling stock can lead to serious brain damage and long-term health concerns. You may be able to claim from £1,760 to £247,280 in compensation.
Slips, trips, and falls in a warehouse compensation amount
Warehouse flooring can pose a risk for slips, trips and falls. If warehouse floors aren’t maintained, cleared, and cleaned correctly, this could lead to harmful injuries. This type of injury could warrant up to £307,000 in compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tylers a no-win, no-fee compensation claims solicitor for warehouse injuries?
Unless you win your case, a no-win, no-fee solicitor will review your warehouse injury case at no cost. If you are looking for a no-win, no-fee claims solicitor to help you with your warehouse accident claim, contact our personal injury claims team today.
How do I claim for a warehouse injury that wasn’t my fault?
How long do I have to make my warehouse injury claim?
You have up to three years to begin your industrial injury claim compensation claim. It doesn’t matter if it takes longer than this period to receive your compensation.
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, then you deserve compensation as it’s not your fault.
It is fairly universal to state that a place of employment has certain obligations to its employees and to its patrons.
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For any Industrial Injury 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!