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compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
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Power tools are incredibly useful and efficient, taking the physical exertion out of many an otherwise laborious task. However, without proper use or proper functioning of a power tool, a power tool accident can happen within the blink of eye, sometimes with devastating and traumatic consequences.
The most common types of power tool accident involve personal injury to the fingers. In fact, around half of all finger amputations in the UK are caused by such accidents, making it imperative that they are used correctly.
Finger amputations involving power tools most frequently result in the loss of index or middle finger. Although many different types of tool are cited in compensation claims for this form of injury, the most frequent culprit is the powered saw, with just over half of these injuries occurring at home.
Aside from a case of defective and malfunctioning equipment it is unlikely that those who suffer this injury at home will have any success in getting a no win, no fee solicitor to pursue a claim for damages; in short, in a court of law it will usually be determined that the user has no one to blame other than him- or her- self.
However, in instances where the injury has arisen in the workplace, it may be possible for injured parties to secure damages for the losses and injury incurred as a result of the accident.
Employers have a duty of care to their workforces, and, where power tools are in use, correct risk assessments, adequate training, safely functioning equipment and fitness for purpose all form part of this obligation.
Should an employer neglect to ensure any of the above and should an employee suffer injury as a result, it is very likely that expert legal representation will be able to help the injured worker secure 100 percent compensation for his or her injury.
Claiming 100 percent compensation following a power tool accident
Whether your power tool accident occurred in the workplace - a workplace injury claim - or at home because of a defective tool - a product liability claim - if it can be proved that another party's negligence caused the incident, it is likely that you will be able to secure compensation for your injuries.
Here at YouClaim, we offer the representation of some of the best personal injury solicitors currently working in the UK; all are governed by the strictures of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Regardless of the outcome of a case, we ensure that the whole litigation process is without risk for our clients. This is because we protect them from all possible costs, fees and disbursements, as well as never taking a cut, which ensures every penny awarded in a settlement goes directly to them.
To find out more about our service, consult a legal advisor in complete confidence and without obligation by echatting, filling out an online claim form and letting us call you back, or calling us now, on 0800 10 757 95.
