What is a falling object injury at work?
A ‘falling object injury' at work is when you have been injured due to being struck by a falling object. Falling object injuries are a very common type of accident in many different workplaces. Sustaining injuries from falling objects does not mean the falling object always needs to be objects falling from height to cause serious injury to a worker.
Getting hit by a falling object at work can cause a range of injuries you would not expect to suffer at work and you shouldn't have to. You may have been left unable to work as a result and, therefore, unable to earn money, causing you to worry and stress at home.
Have you been injured at work due to being struck by falling objects? If so, you could be due substantial compensation through a no win no fee falling object claim which is where we can help. Call us today on and we will carefully and sensitively listen to how your accident occurred. We can then advise if you potentially have a no win no fee falling object compensation claim. Where your employer or a third party appear to be at fault, one of our experienced injury claim solicitors can help you with your falling object injury compensation claim.
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Falling object injuries at work can cause a range of injuries to various areas of the body, including foot injuries in the workplace. Some typical injuries arising from falling objects are, for example:
- Back injuries;
- Spinal injuries which can cause paraplegia or tetraplegia
- Facial injuries
- Hand injuries
- A work-related foot injury
- Strains to areas of the body
- Sprains to areas of the body
- Broken bones or fractures
- Bruises
- Psychological trauma
They can also result in even more serious injuries. This could be in the form of serious lacerations, concussion at work, brain damage or a fractured skull. These types of injuries could result in you being entitled to a serious injury compensation claim.
Where might falling object accidents happen?
Accidents resulting from falling objects are common in the workplace and could happen in many different ways. Falling object injuries occur in a variety of work industries, and many different types of objects can be involved in falling object injuries. Falling object hazards in the workplace are particularly common in the following areas of work:
- Construction work and building sites
- Demolition sites
- Warehouse and factories
- The retail industry
For some industries where there is a falling object hazard risk they may carry out falling objects risk assessments such as objects falling from height risk assessments.
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Falling object injuries in construction and building industries
If you work in the construction industry, such as on a building site, you may have suffered an accident as a result of a falling object. Falling object injuries can commonly occur from a falling object hazard in these industries, such as where workers are working from a height.
A lack of safety netting on scaffolding on construction sites, for example, can cause falling object injuries. Hand tools are a very common falling object claim in the workplace, as these can fall from scaffolding. Falling objects can also fall from ladders and from buildings being constructed, where the latter can also collapse, causing falling object injuries. Vehicles and lifting machinery can also cause falling object injuries in the workplace where, for example, materials that forklift trucks tip can fall onto workers, or where machinery is faulty, parts of it can fall off.
Falling object injuries in warehouses and factories
Accidents from falling objects can occur for those working in factories and warehouses. It is possible that a machine operator can be hit by a falling machinery part, or a worker can be hit by shelves collapsing. Other wall or ceiling fixtures can also fall on workers, causing falling object injuries. Warehouse shelving can sometimes contain goods, which result in falling objects. Incorrectly stacked office stationary and books can fall from shelves, causing an injury to a worker.
Falling object injuries in the food and drinks industry
If you work in the food and drinks industry, you could be injured by a falling object at work. For example, an object falling from a storage rack can cause a falling object injury. Falling object injuries can occur when items are not stable and where heavier items are not packed nearer the ground with lighter objects packed above. Also, tall self-standing objects in the workplace, such as gas cylinders, can cause an injury if they fall.
Have you or your family been involved in a falling object injury at work?
Have you or your family been involved in a falling object injury at work?
If you or a loved one have been affected by a falling object injury in the workplace, we can help you by giving you free and independent advice. We believe that you should not stay silent whilst suffering from an accident at work, including one causing a falling object injury, so call us now on , or request a call back at a time that suits you. You can even calculate your compensation online using our compensation calculator.
Making a falling object compensation claim with our friendly helpline advisors is simple and easy. Rather than speaking legal jargon, we listen carefully to you, explain the situation clearly, and let an experienced solicitor deal with your claim. We understand that you have already experienced unnecessary stress from your accident at work so we'll look after everything.
How much falling object injury compensation could I receive?
How much falling object injury compensation could I receive?
As with any personal injury claim, the amount of compensation you receive is completely unique to your case. Unfortunately, this means we're unable to tell you exactly how much you could claim before starting.
Your solicitor will make sure you can recover any costs caused by your injury. For example, your compensation will include:
- Any medical treatment you've had to pay for, including prescription costs
- Any adaptations to your home or car because of your injury
- Lost earnings from time taken off work
- Travel costs
- Any effect your accident has had on your family and their time
You won't have an accurate idea of the potential settlement amount until your solicitor has started negotiating with your employer's insurers.
However, the Judicial College (part of the Ministry of Justice) publishes the guidelines for the pain and suffering component of compensation for injuries caused by someone else's negligence. These guidelines have been used in our compensation calculator to help give you an estimate of what your falling object injury claim could be worth.
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Frequently asked questions...
Every case we work with is different, which makes it hard for us to say how long your compensation claim might take.
In simpler cases, where fault is clear and undeniable the claim may be settled quickly. However, if you've suffered a serious or life-changing injury, then your compensation claim may take longer because we need to understand the full impact of your injury and make sure your costs are covered.
Our solicitors will stay in touch and keep you informed every step of the way, so that you always know what stage your claim is at.
No. UK employment law protects you from any disciplinary action, whether overt or underhand. Employers are legally required to have insurance in place to cover negligent injury to their people. In a successful back injury compensation claim, the insurance company providing the cover will pay back injury compensation, not the employer. That ensures no-one is hit with a bill they can't pay.
Yes. If a workplace in which you are expected to work for any length of time is unsafe or if you weren't given the proper training before starting the job and you suffer a personal injury as a result, you may have a case for compensation. Find out more about your rights for claiming as a self-employed worker here.
Why choose National Accident Helpline for your falling object injury claim?
National Accident Helpline can help you today to start your no win no fee falling object injury compensation claim and get you the injury at work compensation claim you deserve. Call our friendly helpline advisors today on . If you prefer not to call us, we can give you a call back at a time that suits you or alternative you can start your claim today by making a claim online
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