30 May, 2023/ by National Accident Helpline /News
Warehouse and industrial accident compensation helps you get back on track
After a warehouse work accident or industrial accident, your injury not only causes physical pain, but your work, life, and finances may be damaged as a result. Recovering from an injury takes time and money that warehouse workers often can't spare, but failing to fully heal puts you at more risk of re-injury.
Read on to find out how claiming compensation can recover expenses from affording the rehabilitation services and equipment you need.
What are the most common warehouse injuries?
Warehouse and industrial accidents range from slips, trips, and falls to machinery and equipment accidents including forklifts. The main hazards that often cause accidents and injuries in warehouses are:
- Faulty Machinery.
- Insufficient training on equipment usage.
- Poor personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Slip or trips.
- Fall from height.
Injuries from industrial warehouse accidents range from minor to totally life-changing. Getting the medical care that you need is the first step to recovery, and recommended treatment should not be ignored. If you're worried about the affordability of any treatment, don't be. We may be able to help you claim compensation to cover any necessary costs so you don't have to compromise your health.
How long does it take to heal from an injury?
Duration of recovery usually depends on factors like injury type, prior health, personal circumstances, treatment, and any complications that may arise during the healing process. Depending on the accident, some warehouse injuries can last forever.
No matter your injury, immediate/early treatment and ongoing therapies will speed and maximise your recovery. Various therapy types are available to aid recovery and promote rehabilitation including, physiotherapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and more. Utilising treatment and therapy options as much and as soon as possible is vital. Studies show people who receive physiotherapy after two weeks of sustaining an injury often have faster recovery than those who wait or go without.
If you have suffered a recent warehouse injury, we recommend urgently seeking professional medical advice on treatment and care to aid your recovery.
How do injuries affect your life?
Every aspect of life can be affected by a warehouse injury after an accident at work.
You may be less physically capable than before, unable to complete daily tasks. Warehouse work requires a lot of manual labour and strength which are often diminished post-accident. Your cognitive abilities may be suffering and you may be forgetful or struggle with problem-solving. You may find yourself struggling mentally - unmotivated, stressing about money, or even suffering from anxiety/depression/PTSD.
Injuries drastically affect your physical, cognitive, and mental health and can be challenging to cope with for you and your family/loved ones.
How can workplace injuries affect your family?
Work injuries affect your family as well as yourself. With every aspect of life impacted by a work accident, those who share your life will likely suffer implications with you.
With an extensive injury, time off of work is often required creating financial instability. This can strain family life drastically and sacrifices may have to be made by multiple family members. You may now require heavy assistance from a spouse or loved one to aid you physically, which comes with mental challenges for both involved. Poor mental health can often make you distant, irritable, and disengaged, so your relationships could break down at home if not nurtured properly.
Even the strongest families struggle when someone suffers an accident at work. If yours has experienced any of these issues, give us a call to talk through your accident and aftereffects - you may be owed compensation for psychological injuries as well as your accident.
What are the three types of injury rehabilitation?
There are multiple rehabilitation methods available, each more suited to some injuries than others. The three main types of injury rehabilitation are:
Some people require a mixture of therapies and treatments or special equipment to promote maximum recovery. Speak to your GP or medical professional about finding the right service for your recovery.
How much does physiotherapy cost?
Muscular and skeletal injuries often require physiotherapy to improve flexibility and restore mobility and strength. It helps flex and strengthen your body over time so you can get back to industrial work, confident in your body's abilities.
You can get NHS physiotherapy referrals with a number of physio appointments (usually 2-6 in a course, but this varies) free of charge. Although the NHS provides a free service, for the last few years it has been struggling so there are now longer wait times and fewer appointments available than before the COVID pandemic.
Alternatively, you have the option to go private to a physiotherapist. According to Nuffield Health, physio appointments cost around £50-£60 and complete treatment courses range from £240 to £300.
Can you do physiotherapy on yourself?
In short, yes. But physiotherapy exercises online are not tailored to your situation and you risk of making your injury worse from lacking knowledge and experience. You can do some physiotherapy to an extent on yourself at home provided you have done thorough research. We recommend always having approval from your GP before starting.
What is injury rehabilitation equipment?
Injury rehabilitation equipments are machines and tools that can be used for exercises, physical support, and additional care functions.
Each therapy sector uses different ranges of equipment, which can include walking sticks and canes, crutches, mobility walkers/scooters, or even items as simple as a mat to stretch on. Prices vary drastically depending on the piece of equipment with mats costing £5-£10 and mobility equipment ranging in the thousands.
Although it may be a large investment, rehabilitation equipment could be the difference between a successful recovery with minimal impact on your home life. You and your family deserve it. Plus we can help you claim against your employers' liability insurance to cover the costs in the long run.
Who pays compensation for accidents at work?
Employers' liability insurance is an essential business insurance which covers accidents at work resulting from employer negligence. All employers (including warehouse employers) must have employers' liability insurance by law unless all employees are family members. By failing to take out employers' liability insurance, they can be fined up to £2,500 daily.
If successful, your compensation will be paid by the insurance company. So don't worry, your employer will not be left out of pocket.
How to make a claim with National Accident Helpline
You can start your claim by calling us on or claiming online today. This is the first step in the claim process where we will discuss your accident, injuries, and any damages/losses/expenses you have incurred as a result. Our helpline advisors are friendly and knowledgeable; they'll give you the best start to your claim journey.
At the end of the discussion, we will be able to see if you're eligible to claim. If successful, we'll transfer you to our trusted panel of work injury solicitors who will continue to handle your claim with their expertise.
Last updated 30.05.23