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Can I Claim Compensation?
You may be eligible to claim compensation if your injury resulted from negligence in the workplace. This could include objects falling from shelving, tools dropped from height, unstable storage racks, unsecured stock, construction materials, or equipment that was not properly secured.
Whether the accident occurred in a warehouse, office, factory, retail premises or another workplace, every employer has a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent avoidable accidents.
Common Causes of Falling Object Accidents
Accidents involving falling objects often occur because of poor safety procedures or inadequate maintenance. Some of the most common causes include:
Unsecured shelving, overloaded storage racks, falling tools, poorly stacked boxes, defective lifting equipment, unsafe working-at-height practices, inadequate inspections and failure to provide suitable protective equipment.
Injuries Caused by Falling Objects
The severity of an injury will depend on the size, weight, and height of the object involved. Common injuries include head injuries, neck injuries, shoulder injuries, fractures, back injuries, facial injuries, cuts, and soft tissue damage. In more serious cases, falling objects can cause life-changing injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
If another party's negligence caused your injuries, you may also be able to pursue a personal injury claim to recover compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the accident.
What Can Compensation Cover?
A successful claim may include compensation for both your injuries and any financial losses resulting from the accident. This can include loss of earnings, medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, travel expenses for treatment and future losses where your recovery affects your ability to work.
Every claim is valued according to the individual circumstances, including the seriousness of the injury and its long-term impact.
Evidence That Can Support Your Claim
Gathering evidence can strengthen your case. This may include photographs of the accident scene, workplace accident reports, witness statements, CCTV footage where available, medical records and details of any unsafe working practices that contributed to the incident.
Seeking medical attention promptly and reporting the accident to your employer are important steps following any workplace injury.
Time Limits for Making a Claim
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident, or from the date you became aware that negligence caused your injury, to begin legal proceedings. As exceptions may apply, obtaining legal advice as soon as possible is advisable.
Speak to Our Solicitors
If you have been injured by a falling object at work because of someone else's negligence, Step Legal Solicitors can provide expert legal advice and guide you through the claims process. Contact our team today on 0800 195 6412 or submit the details of your enquiry here. Alternatively, you can always come to any of our offices during our working hours for a free, no-strings-attached consultation.
Even if you are not sure whether you have a claim, it’s always worth speaking to a solicitor. You really have nothing to lose.
