According to the Health & Safety Executive, from 2023/24, an estimated 61,663 (non-fatal) injuries were reported by employees.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the rate of self-reported non-fatal injury to workers showed a generally downward trend. The current rate (1,890 injuries per 100,000 workers) is similar to the 2018/19 pre-coronavirus level.
Non-fatal injuries to employees by most accident kinds reported under RIDDOR in 2023/24 revealed that 31% of injuries were due to slips, trips or falls. Otherwise, handling, lifting or carrying accounted for 17%. However, employees struck by a moving object accounted for as much as 10% of the overall figures.
Following an accident of this same kind, a client of ours has successfully secured a £85,000 settlement following an injury at the workplace that left him unconscious.
Employed as a warehouse operative at a distribution depot, our client’s duties included unloading pallets from lorries and stacking them.
On the day of the incident, our client was in the process of stacking pallets when the load unexpectedly fell from the forklift truck. The load struck him on the head, and loss of consciousness followed.
Upon arrival at the Accident & Emergency department, it was determined that our client had sustained compression fractures to his spine. Immediate emergency spinal surgery was required.
The personal injury specialists at Russell & Russell Solicitors (who run and own this website) were instructed four months before the limitation period, allowing our experts to respond swiftly. Arrangements were made for him to be examined by specialist surgeons who were able to adequately assess the full extent of our client’s injuries.
Proceedings were subsequently initiated on our client’s behalf, and a settlement of £85,000.00 was ultimately reached.
Experts in Workplace Accident Claims
At The Personal Injury People, we understand the life-changing impact that accidents at work can have on victims and their families.
Our experienced Work Accident Compensation Solicitors have extensive experience handling claims for those injured at work. Areas we cover include:
- Fault Protection
- Military Accidents
- Industrial Illness
- Farm Accident
- Workplace Assault
- Asbestos
- Construction Accidents
- Factory Accidents
- Falls From a Height
- Faulty Equipment
- Inadequate Training
Several of our solicitors are members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), so you can be assured that your case will be handled by a qualified, accredited professional.
Our personal injury team can assist not only those who have been directly injured but also families making claims on behalf of loved ones who have been severely injured or who have tragically lost their lives.
If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident at work, contact our team for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call us at 0800 731 7555 or complete our enquiry form to get in touch.
Our compassionate and dedicated solicitors are here to support you every step of the way.