Falling Objects

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury in an accident at work then we can help you find out if you are entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim. Our specialist solicitors offer a 100% Compensation - No Win No Fee service, meaning that you receive 100% of your compensation and pay absolutely nothing to claim.

Injuries resulting from falling objects account for many accidents at work. Workers are often at risk of injury from heavy objects falling from above which have the potential to cause serious injury. Falling object accidents can happen due to; a lack of communication when workers aren't warned of the work going on overhead, unsecured loads, or when hard hats are not worn.

Construction sites, warehouses and factories have a higher risk of this type of accident. Situations where objects fall and injure an employee could include:-

A cave–in or collapse of materials such as earth, rock, a building or wall
Being struck by a loose piece of machinery
Objects falling from scaffolding platforms
Objects falling from a moving load overhead
Dropped tools
Loose objects that get knocked from stacked materials
Where workers are not provided with adequate personal safety equipment
Where there are inadequate signage or barriers to warn employees

Way to prevent falling objects

Store equipment safely so if it moves it shall not fall
Use close boarded platforms or toes board so it is more difficult to kick anything on the platform over the edge
Use covered platforms or walkways
Attach tools to the area at height by safety lines so if they are dropped they will not reach the level of people working below
Ensure only necessary equipment is taken to work areas at height

You can make a claim if...

The accident happened less than 3 years ago*
The accident was not your fault
You have suffered injury, losses or expenses

* There are some exceptions to the 3 year rule. In the case of a child, a claim can be made any time up until the child reaches the age of 21. There are very few other exceptions.

So, if you have suffered an injury from an accident at work in the last three years, contact us to find out how we can help you claim the compensation you are legally entitled to.

Call our free phone helpline 0800 0688 500 to speak to an advisor in confidence.

Or fill in our easy online claim form for a free claim assessment with no obligation.

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