All of us expect to return home from work safely. But every year, thousands of us are injured at work whilst doing our jobs, whether that is a physical or mental injury.
Workplace injuries can be among the most devastating we encounter, and tragically, many are entirely preventable.
Employers have a duty of care to ensure that working conditions are safe for employees. If you have become ill or injured through work and your employer is found to be responsible, you could be entitled to compensation.
We have represented all types of employees, from those who have worked in a city office to miners, farmers, and construction workers. Examples of some of the most common causes of workplace injuries include:
If you have suffered an injury at work, you may be entitled to receive a benefit under the Industrial Injuries Scheme. Our industrial injury solicitors will advise you on whether you are eligible to receive a benefit under the Industrial Injuries Scheme.
Call: 01429 225200
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with an asbestos related illness, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural thickening, or lung cancer, it may be possible to pursue a compensation asbestos claim. If you have sadly lost a loved one due to an asbestos related disease, you may also be entitled to compensation.
Asbestos ClaimsChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a persistent obstruction of the airways, occurring with either emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
If your working environment has caused COPD symptoms, it is likely you could claim for bronchitis or emphysema compensation.
Emphysema Claims
If you have developed a health condition such as lung cancer, respiratory disease, lung disease or bronchitis after working in a coke fuel oven environment, you could claim coke oven worker compensation.
Coke Oven ClaimsWhilst you are at work, your employer must take steps to protect your health. If you weren’t supplied with proper protective clothing or ventilation whilst carrying out your daily tasks and you have been exposed to hazardous airborne substances as a result; you may have an industrial asthma claim.
Industrial Asthma
Years of exposure to high or extreme levels of noise can permanently damage hearing, leading to noise-induced hearing loss, acoustic shock, or tinnitus.
You could make an industrial deafness or hearing loss claim against your employers if you worked in factories or industries with high levels of noise and have suffered damage to your hearing because your employer failed to take steps to prevent it.
Industrial DeafnessYou may be entitled to a vibration white finger claim compensation if you have been diagnosed with the industrial disease and are suffering the pain and numbness caused by the debilitating condition.
If you are suffering the effects of VWF, talk to our personal injury solicitors. We have long term experience in achieving excellent settlements for clients who have suffered due to the negligence of their employer, including in complex cases against multiple employers.
Vibration Claims
We know it can be difficult to bring a claim against an employer, especially if it’s a relatively large organisation. With the backing of our personal injury team, you will feel confident in bringing a claim for compensation, on a no win, no fee basis.
Even if your employment dates back several years or your employer is no longer trading, it may still be possible to bring a claim.
You can be confident that by instructing our industrial injury solicitors, you will be advised, represented, and supported throughout the entire length of your claim.
To find out more about how we can advise you on an industrial injury claim, give us a call today to talk to one of our solicitors, or fill in an online enquiry form and someone will be in touch.
Call: 01429 225200
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) formerly known as Vibration White Finger (VWF) is a condition caused by exposure of the hands and arms to excessive vibration as a result of using handheld tools such as pneumatic drills, grinders, chipping hammers and the like.
The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit can support you if you suffer from an industrial disease that developed at work or whilst on an approved employment training scheme or course.
We recently settled a claim following an accident at work which resulted in our client being diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture.
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