Warehouse Accident Claim | No Win No Fee

By Danielle Griffin. Last Updated 11th March 2024. This guide will look at who is eligible to make a warehouse accident claim after suffering a workplace injury. It will begin by looking at what health and safety law protects you while you are at work. Different injuries can be suffered in a warehouse accident, so we take a look at those injuries and also what accidents these can result from.

When making a personal injury claim against your employer after an accident at work, you will need evidence to show why your employer is responsible and the type of injury you suffered. Therefore, we list the most common types of evidence that could be useful in your compensation claim. You may be curious as to how much compensation could be awarded should your case be successful so we not only provide a compensation table but also tell you about the financial losses you could recuperate.

Having the support of a specialist personal injury solicitor can ensure that your claim is filed on time and in full. We tell you how our accident at work solicitors can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis.

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The Criteria For A Warehouse Accident Claim

If you have been injured in a warehouse accident at work, you might be eligible to make an accident at work claim. However, you will need to prove that due to your employer breaching their duty of care, you suffered an injury at work.

Per the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, your employer owes you a duty of care. Per this duty, they must take reasonable and practicable steps to ensure your safety while you are performing work-related duties and in the workplace. For example, they should perform regular risk and hazard assessments to ensure the work floor is free of any potential dangers that could cause an injury. If your employer failed to adhere to their duty of care, this could result in you being injured in a workplace accident, and you may have the basis of a valid claim.

Contact our advisors today if you have any questions about making a warehouse accident claim. Our team are available to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Warehouse Accident?

If you’re injured on a forklift in a warehouse accident, or any other warehouse accident that was caused by your employer’s negligence, there will be a time limit on starting your claim. How long you have to launch a warehouse injury claim could depend on a few things.

In most cases, you’d have 3 years from the date of the accident. However, this 3-year limitation period would not always begin on the date of the accident. In some cases, the three years can start from the date you became aware that your injuries were caused by negligence. 

Are There Exceptions To The Time Limit?

In some cases, there could be an exception to the three-year limitation period. For example, if you’re under the age of 18, you will have three years from the date of your 18th birthday to launch your own warehouse accident claim if no claim has been made on your behalf before this point. 

Another exception could be if the person who is injured does not have the mental capacity to claim.

To learn more about time limits for warehouse accident claims and the exceptions, please call the team today.

What Injuries Can You Claim Compensation For?

Many injuries can be caused by accident in a warehouse and result in grounds for warehouse accident claims to be made. However, some injuries are far more common than others. The most typical warehouse injuries are:

  • Back and neck injuries – primarily caused by bad handling of heavy objects.
  • Foot and toe injuries – caused by dropping heavy loads on foot.
  • Arm and shoulder injuries – caused by trying to lift a weight that is too heavy.
  • Fractures – caused by slips, trips and falls.

There are, of course, many more injuries that you could sustain in a warehouse accident. Call Accident Claims UK is a personal injury solicitor that can help you, call us at the number at the bottom of this page to find out if you can claim compensation for yours.

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Accidents In A Warehouse?

There are many causes of warehouse accidents that can lead to claims being made. Yet when we look at warehouse injury statistics as shown in the graph above, even though attempts are made to lower the number of occurrences of a forklift truck accident, the trend is fairly level. This is the general trend for all types of accidents, and despite the best efforts of warehouse operators, some accidents are unavoidable. The leading causes of accidents are:

  • Forklift truck accidents – caused by a faulty forklift or improper operation.
  • Faulty equipment – that malfunctions and causes an accident.
  • Falling – such as falling from a ladder, or a shelving rack.
  • Falling objects – such as stored items falling from a shelf, or badly stacked items toppling over.
  • Toxic exposure – from chemicals and gases.
  • Bad handling – through lifting objects improperly.
  • Slips, trips and falls – on wet, dirty, damaged or obstructed walkways.

No matter how your warehouse accident was caused, Accident Claims UK can help you seek compensation for your injuries. Call us at the number at the bottom of this page to find out how.

What To Do If You Get Injured In A Warehouse Accident

If you have been injured in a warehouse accident, and are eligible to make a personal injury claim, there are certain steps you could take to help strengthen your claim.

Some of the steps you could take following an accident at work include:

  1. Receive medical attention for your injuries. You could then request a copy of your medical records that states your injury and the treatment you needed to be used as evidence in your claim.
  2. Report the accident in the accident book. You could then request a copy of this report to be used as evidence in your claim, as it could provide details on when and how the accident occurred.
  3. Take photographs of the accident site and any visible injuries you suffered.
  4. Collect any video footage that shows you suffered an injury at work, e.g. any CCTV footage.
  5. Note down the contact details of any witnesses to the accident, as they could provide a statement about the incident at a later date.

Additionally, you can contact our advisors for free advice for your potential warehouse accident claim. If they believe you may have a valid case, they could connect you with one of our solicitors, who could help you gather evidence and guide you through the personal injury claim process.

How Is Compensation Calculated For A Warehouse Accident Claim?

If you suffered an injury in a warehouse accident and make a successful personal injury claim, your settlement could consist of two heads of loss. These are called general and special damages.

General damages are awarded to compensate for the physical pain and mental suffering caused by your injuries. To value personal injury claims, legal professionals may refer to the compensation brackets found in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help them. This text provides a list of guideline compensation figures for different injuries.

In our table below, we’ve provided a few figures from the JCG’s 16th edition. It is only to be used as guidance.

InjurySeverityNotesAmount
Multiple very severe injuries plus special damages. Very Severe Injuries that are very severe in nature such as a severe brain injury or paralysis and their costs and losses such as loss of employment. Up to £500,000 or more
Back injury(a) Severe (i)Damage to the nerve roots and spinal cord that cause severe pain and disabilities such as an impaired bladder an incomplete paralysis.£91,090 to £160,980
Knee Injury(a) Severe (i)Disruption of the knee joint that requires lengthy treatment and causes significant pain.£69,730 to £96,210
Hand injury(e) SeriousThe hands capacity has been reduced to 50% and several fingers may have been amputated.£29,000 to £61,910
Arm injury(b) Injuries Resulting in a Substantial and Permanent Disability.One or both forearms have suffered serious fractures that result in a functional or cosmetic disability.£39,170 to £59,860
Toe injury(a) Amputation of all ToesHow much is awarded will be affected by how traumatic the amputation was and how much of the forefoot was lost.£36,520 to £56,080
Neck injury(a) Severe (iii)Severe soft tissue injuries, dislocations or fractures that lead to chronic conditions.£45,470 to £55,990
Elbow Injury(b) Less SevereThe elbow's function is impaired but is does not require major surgery or cause a significant disability.£15,650 to £32,010
Ankle injury(c) ModerateLigamentous tears and fractures that make it difficult to walk on uneven ground and cause awkwardness on stairs.£13,740 to £26,590
Foot injury(g) ModestPuncture wounds, ruptured ligaments and simple metatarsal fractures that cause continuing symptoms such as a limp.Up to £13,740
Wrist injury(d)A full recovery from a soft tissue injury or fracture takes longer than a year.£6,080 to £10,350

Contact our advisors to discuss how compensation is awarded in warehouse accident claims.

What Else Can You Claim For After A Warehouse Accident?

Above is a table providing examples of different injuries to show the potential amount of general damages compensation you could receive from a warehouse accident. Please bear in mind that the figures are not guaranteed as every claim is unique.

Another head of claim you may be able to claim compensation for is special damages. Special damages relate to the losses you’ve suffered financially because of the warehouse injuries. For example, if you’ve been seriously injured, you may suffer from loss of earnings if you’re now unable to work.

Evidence that would be required to claim special damages successfully includes invoices, bank statements, payslips and receipts. It’s important to remember that you would only be able to claim for the losses you’re able to prove.

Other losses you could receive compensation for include:

  • Travel expenses
  • Home adjustments
  • Medical costs
  • Care costs

This list is not extensive so, if you’re unsure what losses you can claim for after a warehouse accident, please contact us for free legal advice. We can inform you of your eligibility to claim and even provide you with a compensation estimate. You can contact us at a time that suits you using the above details.

Can I Make A Warehouse Accident Claim On A No Win No Fee Basis?

Those who have grounds to start claims for warehouse injuries could benefit from hiring a solicitor. If you contact our advisors and they find you have a strong case to claim for a warehouse injury, then they could potentially connect you with our No Win No Fee solicitors. Having the support of a No Win No Fee solicitor when making an accident at work claim can bring several financial benefits:

  • You won’t typically have to pay your solicitor any upfront fees for them to start working on your claim.
  • You usually only pay your solicitor a success fee if your claim proves to be a success. This is a small, legally capped percentage from your compensation to cover their legal fees.
  • If your claim is unsuccessful, you are not usually expected to pay your solicitor’s legal fees.

Contact our advisors today to find out more about warehouse injury report claims and No Win No Fee solicitors.

Talk To Accident Claims Today

If you are ready to claim for a warehouse accident resulting in an injury, such as warehouse manual handling injuries, then call Accident Claims UK now on 0800 073 8801.

Once we know a little about your accident, we will offer you some free legal advice on what we believe your next legal step should be.

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