An employer is under a duty to ensure that you are safe whilst you are at work. They must carry out appropriate risk assessments and take the necessary precautions to avoid a fall occurring, particularly when the only way the work can be performed is from a height.
Falling from a height and being hit by falling objects tops the list when it comes to the causes of the most common workplace accidents in the UK.
Our personal injury team has years of experience advising and representing clients on work-related personal injury claims.
As well as offering a high-quality service and exceptional client care, we provide no win, no fee payment arrangements to our personal injury clients. We will assess whether your falling from height or being hit by a falling object claim has a strong chance of success. If we believe it does, we will offer a no win, no fee arrangement to you. This means that should we be unsuccessful in obtaining compensation, you will not have to pay any legal fees.
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An employer is under a duty to ensure that you are safe whilst you are at work. They must carry out appropriate risk assessments and take the necessary precautions to avoid a fall occurring, particularly when the only way the work can be performed is from a height.
Examples could include using a scaffold platform with double guard-rail and toe board and/or using safety nets.
If your employer fails to take any of these precautions and you suffer an injury as a result, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation.
When speak to us about claiming compensation for a fall injury, we will assess not only your current situation, but also your future rehabilitation needs. Often this is done by having you examined by a health professional who can set out a rehabilitation and recovery plan.
Not only can compensation cover the cost of your rehabilitation, but it can also help with paying the bills if you cannot work for a period because of your falling injury. In cases where catastrophic head or crush injuries have occurred due to you falling from a height or having an object fall on you, compensation can pay for lifelong care and any modifications you may need to make to your home.
If you are successful in your claim, you will be awarded damages for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity which will be assessed and based upon the medical evidence that is obtained in your case. You can also claim special damages, and these are based upon your out-of-pocket expenses.
To find out more about how Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm can advise you on an Injuries While Working at Height and From Falling Objects compensation claim, please talk to one of our solicitors.
Call: 01429 225200
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