“Double Amputation as a Result of Employer’s Breach of Duty of Care” – Cornish Construction Company fined £200,000 after their employee lose both legs

Health and safety in the workplace is so, so important. Getting it right and wrong can literally be the difference between life and death…

In this employer’s negligence case, an employee of Cornish Construction Company, Roger Daw, tragically had both his legs amputated after he was crushed by a dumper truck during the course of his employment.

A truly horrifying incident.
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“Duty of Care of an Employer” – Roofing Company breached a duty of care owed to their employee, after he fell five metres from a roof

A 32-year-old man sustained severe injuries after falling five metres through a roof he was working on.

His employers, the Richardson Roofing Company Limited (RRCL), were found to be liable for his injuries and losses, and were fined £200,000 for not providing adequate safety measures for their employee.

This was a serious incident indeed, and it was entirely preventable.
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Star Wars Producers plead guilty to failing to protect actors and workers

Foodles Production (UK) Ltd have pleaded guilty to failing to protect actors and workers on set following an incident where Hollywood actor Harrison Ford suffered a broken leg and other injuries. Harrison Ford was struck by a metal door on the set of the Millennium Falcon on the 12^th June 2014 at Pinewood Studios.

The actor believed that the structure was inactive and so walked underneath it – but it was remotely operating which meant it ended up pinning the actor to the ground, resulting in his broken leg. The accident posed a risk of death, and if an emergency stop had not been activated, then it could have killed somebody.

Harrison Ford became trapped under the closing metal-framed door which had a weight comparable to that of a small car.
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Is your job at stake when making a work accident claim?

Before we answer this question, lets understand first how a work accident claim actually works…

The Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury (Employers’ Liability and Public Liability) Claims governs the process for those making a claim against their employer for personal injury.

The first step is submitting the Claim Notification Form (CNF) where the employer will have to confirm whether they accept liability or not within 30 days of receiving the form. This varies from public liability where the period is 40 days.

In most cases, the insurers deal with the claim and we have very little contact with your actual employer moving forward.
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Mr. N awarded £10,000 after long battle for work accident compensation

The Injury Lawyers have successfully fought for Mr. N and obtained him an award of £10,000.00 after a long battle with the defendant’s insurers and solicitors who tried to deny responsibility for the accident.

He suffered injuries to his knees when carrying out floor work for his employer, but despite the obvious requirement for pads and protection to stop injuries to the knees when working on the ground, the defendant side disputed responsibility all the way through.
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Manual handling at work – a quick guide!

If you have found yourself having to manoeuvre objects at work, and as a result you injure yourself, we may be able to claim compensation on your behalf.

As it stands, the law is clear that your employer should not be requiring any employee to carry, push, pull or lift any object which can pose a danger to their health and safety where it can be avoided. Where this can’t be avoided, strict compliance to the law is a must.
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The Provision and Use of Equipment at Work – Quick help guide

Over the years at The Injury Lawyers, our specialist team have been dedicated to securing maximum compensation for employees injured through the use of equipment at work.

Any employee who is involved in an accident of this nature may be entitled to secure compensation on a no win no fee basis.

You may be wondering: who can claim, and under what circumstances can a claim be made? Detailed below are the specifics as to what the law says on the matter, what would be considered a ‘workplace’ and who would be considered an ’employee’ to be eligible to bring a claim.
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Band Saw injury compensation claims

Injuries in the workplace that are caused by band saws are one of the more common types of work accident injury cases. Whilst the UK does boast a fairly robust health and safety record, firms are still failing their employees by not properly safeguarding workers against the risks of band saw injuries.

If you have been injured in the workplace by a band saw then you have the right to make a work accident compensation claim. Your rights are enshrined in law – so read on for more help.
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Hit by a crate at work – claim advice from The Injury Lawyers

If you have been injured at work because of a crate, you may be entitled to compensation. Whether you have been hit by a falling crate, or injured trying to move a crate, you are entitled to claim for the health and safety failings of your employer.

Tasks that involve working with crates will typically have risk assessments involved for the various risks; especially where the crates are heavy and / or large. So read on for a little advice about your rights.
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Fragile roof, surfaces and materials injury work claims

Did you know that a quarter of all workplace deaths involving falls from heights are a result of fragile surfaces?

It’s a horrible statistic and we often represent workers who have been injured because of falls through fragile roofs, fragile walkways, fragile surfaces, and when having to use other fragile materials for walking on generally.

So what are you rights? Read on for more information.
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