Warehouse accident claims

The transport and storage industry is no walk in the park; the heavy handling duties and moving vehicles make these jobs dangerous, with 10 industry fatalities in 2023/24 according to HSE statistics. Your employer must minimise related risks but sometimes the ball is dropped. If employer oversights influenced your workplace injury, my team could help you claim.

Call my team on 0800 707 6899 to find out where you stand. We work with experienced warehouse accident solicitors trained in fetching compensation for people hurt in logistics jobs who can help arrange claims for those eligible – including on a no win no fee basis.

There are many risk when working in and around a warehouse, whether you're operating machinery, driving vehicles or loading or shelving products. I've dug up the main types, but there's plenty of ground left to cover so remember this isn't an exhaustive list.

• Forklift accidents: Working with forklifts in a warehouse can be dangerous or even fatal, especially if staff aren't trained properly or vehicles are poorly maintained.
• Racking accidents: Many handling and racking-related accidents can occur in the warehouse, from goods falling out of a pallet to shelving collapsing.
• Falling object accidents: Especially if your employer hasn't kitted you out with adequate PPE, falling goods, tools or machinery can cause serious injury.
• Slips, trips and falls: Sometimes a warehouse accident or death is caused by something as simple as a loss of footing.

So, what's behind the main types of warehouse and logistics accidents? There are many common causes for warehouse injuries, these include:

• Poorly maintained equipment: Warehouse machinery and logistics vehicles can have complex systems. Without proper maintenance, the risk of malfunctions rises over time. Collapsing shelving and items falling from damaged racking can also cause harm.
• Machinery mishandling: Improper use of machinery such as speeding, reckless driving and overloading a forklift can create dangerous situations for the operator and those nearby.
• Hazardous work environment: Failing to keep the space free of clutter such as boxes increases the risk of trips. Slips are more likely if leaks and spillages are left unattended. Poor lighting can compound these problems.
• Inadequate safety training: Failure to supply and/or enforce PPE, insufficient instruction and rest breaks when using machinery and not carrying out necessary risk assessments all contribute to higher levels of logistics accidents. Poor safety training can also increase the likelihood of long-term harm like repetitive strain injury (RSI).

You can seek compensation for your injuries through warehouse accident solicitors, whether you're still healing or back on all fours. Here are some examples of the types of injury you could claim for:

• Broken bones and fractures.
• Limb injuries including amputation.
• Back injuries including the spinal cord.
• Head injuries like concussion.
• Loss of eyesight or hearing.
• Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).
• Cuts and bruises/soft tissue damage.
• Chemical burns.

Sadly, warehouse accidents can be fatal. In these cases, our panel of solicitors can support accident claims on behalf of loved ones, so give the team a call on 0800 707 6899 to discuss your situation.

Acting per the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, such as maintaining machinery and minimising health risks, is part of your employer's duty of care to you. Where they fail in this care, they could be held accountable for harm suffered as a result. Sometimes the cause of accidents is unclear which makes it hard to know if you could make a claim. If you aren't sure where the fault lies, call my team for free no-obligation advice.

Will your employer bite back?

Rest assured, making a warehouse accident claim won't put you in the doghouse. UK employees pursuing compensation for warehouse accidents are covered by the Employment Rights Act 1996 and Equality Act 2010. These legislations state that you can't be sacked or treated differently for claiming compensation for your workplace injury.

"You're legally protected from poor treatment if you chase compensation from your employer, and our loyal companionship means no nasty surprises along the way."

– John Kushnick, Legal Operations Director

Adjusting to life after a warehouse accident can be challenging, and asking for what you deserve can help you navigate your recovery both practically and mentally.

Interruptions with work could be costly in the long run and you might have to cough up for further medical treatment and associated travel. Warehouse accident solicitors could take the sting out of the bite by helping you claim compensation for these losses and further expenses.

Winning a claim could also improve safety measures at your logistics company, reducing the risk of accidents happening in the future. Either way, your paws are clean; if we think you have a legitimate claim, my team and I will alert our network of legal experts, and they will take the lead.

Unfortunately, I can't give you an accurate number immediately. When you speak to your solicitor, they'll work out a fair amount of compensation for your warehouse accident based on:

• The type of accident.
• The severity of your injury.
• Resulting medical expenses, past or future, covering things like treatments or home alterations.
• Relative travel costs.
• Earnings lost due to time off work.

Considering claiming compensation for your warehouse or logistics accident? Here's what to expect in five simple steps:

1. Call the Underdog team

Ring my team for free on 0800 707 6899 or request a complimentary callback for an initial chat. My team will ask about your warehouse or logistics accident and recommend if you could make a claim. This advice is impartial and completely free, with no obligation to go ahead.

2. Get referred to logistics and warehouse accident solicitors

We're partnered with a network of experts with years of experience winning cases like yours. My team and I will refer you, and they will handle your claim from here.

3. Explore and submit your claim

Your solicitor will ask you about your accident in more detail, including the injuries you incurred and how they've altered your life. They'll hunt out key evidence, such as witness statements and medical reports to support your request for compensation, then let your employer know you're making a claim.

4. Reach an agreement

Your legal team will negotiate the compensation when your employer accepts liability for your logistics or warehouse accident. If they don't, your solicitors will try to reach an agreement and, if necessary, take your claim to court – but this is unlikely. Whatever happens, your legal team will be your loyal companion every step of the way.

5. Settle your claim

Successful logistics and warehouse injury claims are settled when you receive compensation from your employer's insurer. Your legal team will take their pre-agreed portion, leaving you with the lion's share. In the rare event your claim is unsuccessful, you won't pay anything.