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Objects falling from above and striking people below can cause serious injuries. Have you been injured in an Accident caused by falling objects? Has your employer provided protection to you against falling objects? Examples of personal protection against falling objects are hard hats and safety shoes.
Many injuries are caused because employers do not comply with the law. Employers have a duty under The Work at Height Regulations 2005 to protect workers against injuries from falling objects.
Typical causes of these kinds of accidents are:
Our team of specialist work accident solicitors have won many claims for injuries caused by falling objects.
Common injuries caused by falling objects include:-
Our team of specialist solicitors deal with many claims involving accidents caused by falling objects. We can often pursue your claim for compensation on a no win no fee basis. We will advise you on the merits of your case. We will gather the evidence and advise you on how best to put your case forward. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
We offer a genuine 'no fee' service*, taking nothing from our client's compensation and making no charges for our services, insurance, loans or credit agreements.
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*Except in Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) claims against Untraced Drivers where because not all costs can be recovered from the MIB a fee may be charged.
Related Falling Object Accident Claims NewsA worker was badly injured when he was sent into a partly-demolished building and it collapsed on top of him. Dangerous practices by a construction company led to a 31-year-old worker being in a coma for two months after he was hit on the head by a falling object, causing him to fall off a ladder. Housebuilding company Linden Limited and a self-employed worker have been fined after industrial machinery crushed three men, killing one and severely injuring the other two. A fine of £5,000 has been levied against a haulage firm after a worker was left partially blind and brain damaged when he was crushed by an industrial power saw which fell from his lorry. Hovis bread and Branston pickle maker Premier Foods Group has been fined £14,000 after a metal pillar fell on a member of staff - crushing his skull.
A housing company is facing a bill in excess of £46,000 after an employee was left quadriplegic following a workplace accident. Plymouth City Council has launched an investigation after a woman was hit by a falling 30ft-long nightclub sign.
Falling Object Accident Claims Case StudiesAn award of compensation has been received by a Canadian tourist who was injured during his stay in England. A Polish lorry driver has received a settlement for injuries and financial losses suffered in an accident at work. Large settlement for a Polish student badly injured while working on a farm during a study break.
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