What will happen when I make a claim?
Accidents in factories can be due to a range of factors from slips and falls to faulty machinery. After you’ve contacted us, we’ll set up a free initial consultation to discuss how in the factory you were injured and whether you have a legal claim.
We can get in touch with the factory owners and anyone responsible for your accident at an early stage to see if they accept the blame for your injuries. If they accept responsibility, we’ll try to secure interim compensation payments which can fund private medical care and ongoing expenses, before your claim fully settles.
Our lawyers will look into your case in detail, gathering evidence from independent medical professionals and health and safety specialists. These experts will analyse why your accident happened and can determine any future implications to your health. They’ll also advise us on the care you’ll need in the future.
We want to make the workplace a safe environment for everyone so if there are procedures that can be addressed in the factory to help others then we can help set up inquests or health and safety executive investigations.
What can compensation pay for and how much could you get?
Accidents in factories can be varied. Depending on the type of injury, where you were injured, who in the factory was responsible and other factors, the compensation could be very different.
Compensation can make a real difference to your life, ensuring that you can access the healthcare and support to make the best recovery you can. By making a claim with us, we can get you funds which can help pay for:
Private healthcare treatment
Physiotherapy
Psychological therapy
Expenses (such as travel costs to hospital appointments)
Loss of income
Household adaptations
The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the severity of your injuries and the likelihood that you’ll make a full recovery. We’ll seek expert opinions on what care you’ll need to ensure that the compensation we claim will be sufficient.
If your factory employer accepts responsibility for your accident, we could help you get early compensation payments. Often known as interim payments, these funds will be taken from your final settlement and can help pay for ongoing care costs and expenses, before your claim has settled.
Who Can Make A Claim?
We could help any factory worker or visitors to the factory, whether you’re an employee, contractor, a member of the public or a visitor.
Even if you’re a casual worker or consider yourself to be self-employed by the factory, you might still be considered as an employee under UK law, giving you the same rights as other workers when it comes to health and safety.
If you’re an agency worker, both the agency you work for and the factory should take responsibility for your safety. They should work together to make sure that precautions are in place to protect you.
We can also help with claims being made on behalf of others including:
On behalf of a child who has been in an accident before their 18th birthday
For someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to handle their own case
On behalf of a loved one who has unfortunately passed away
If you’ve sadly lost a loved one in a workplace accident, we can help you with:
Recovering compensation for their pain and suffering, to account for financial losses caused by their death and to cover funeral expenses
Representing you at inquest
Getting you the answers and apology you deserve from those responsible
How long do I have to make a claim?
You normally have three years to make a claim from the date of your factory accident. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
Under 18s – you can claim on behalf of a child who was on work experience or working part-time. No time limits apply in these circumstances until the child turns 18. When the child turns 18 they can make their own claim but the three year time limit will then apply.
Mental capacity – you can make a claim on behalf of someone who doesn’t have the ability to do so themselves, including when someone has suffered a serious head/brain injury as a result of their accident. In these circumstances, no time limits apply.
Fatal claims – if you’re claiming on behalf of a loved one who died, you’ll either have three years from the date of their death or the date of the accident to make a claim.
If you have any concerns about the time limits for claiming compensation, we’ll be able to talk through your options in a free initial consultation .
