Unguarded Machinery Accident Claims

You think it will never happen to you, but accidents involving insufficiently guarded machinery occur when you least expect.

Accidents at work are extremely common; over a million people suffer from accidents at work every year.  An accident can affect all aspects of a person's life and those around them.

Injuries can often have effects which are long lasting. Some injuries are minor, but others can have serious consequences, such as emotional or financial strain, time off work, permanent disability or death.

If you have been injured by unguarded machinery, then you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries and out of pocket expenses resulting from your injuries.  Such accidents occur, often due to faulty product design, failure to adequately maintain a machine to the correct standard, failure to give sufficient training or as a result of a colleague's actions. Even if you are partly at fault for the accident, you may still be able entitled to substantial compensation.

It is a worry for many employees when suing an employer.  However, please note that all employer's are legally required to have Employer’s Liability Insurance.  This means that any claim for compensation will be made against that policy and not directly against your employer.  Also, it is an offence for your employer to discriminate against you because you are pursuing a claim for injuries which you have suffered whilst carrying out your duties.  If they do, you will be protected by employment rights.

Your employer is legally required to provide you with a safe working environment with the right tools and training to safely carry out your duties.  If they do not meet the requirements  to protect your health, safety and welfare, then they will be found to be negligent and this will need to be proved by your solicitor.

If you are using unguarded machinery, this is a situation which could easily have been avoided by your employer, and by claiming, you can also improve the health and safety at work for you and other fellow workers.

In addition to claiming compensation for you or a loved ones suffering, you may also be able to claim for medical expenses, lost wages and any other out of pocket expenses.

Pinstripe make it easy for you to claim compensation. All you need to do is complete the simple online form opposite and the experienced and friendly claims team will handle it from there. It's that easy!