Work injury compensation claims arising out of warehouse accidents

Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are employed to work in warehouses. Warehouse workers are a vital part of the chain in many a business, organising the incoming, outgoing and storage of products. Many companies simply couldn't do without a fully functioning warehouse, or at the least would be significantly restricted in their day to day operations.

However, despite the valuable work that they do, warehouse workers are often exposed to the effects of negligence by their employers. Warehouse accidents are an all too common cause behind people making a work injury compensation claim. Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that in 2003/2004, there were almost 5,000 work-related accidents which occurred in warehouses.

Types of warehouse accident
Unfortunately, many of the work accidents that happen in this environment result in serious personal injuries. Out of the 5,000 reported to the HSE, just over 600 were classed as severe, including such injuries as broken bones and amputated digits and limbs. Workers who suffer these injuries are likely to be off work for quite some time or may not even be able to return to their jobs so it is in the employer's interest to protect their staff from harm.

One of the most common warehouse accidents is the slip or trip. These often occur when products and boxes have not been correctly put away or the layout of the warehouse is inherently poor. While many slip accidents just result in minor bruising, they can potentially be very serious if a worker dislodges highly stacked products in the process of slipping.

Being hit by a falling or moving object is another leading cause of personal injury among warehouse workers. This can occur if products are being poorly stacked by staff; something which should never happen in a well run warehouse. Also, with forklifts operating in many warehouses, workers may suffer serious injuries in accidents involving these heavy machines.

The final type of warehouse accident that happens with unfortunate frequency is a manual handling accident. Back injuries are by far the most common result and can often cause the worker recurring pain and discomfort for months and even years after the incident. As well as back injuries, hand and foot injuries can also be caused if heavy products are dropped whilst in the process of being handled.

Helping you make a work injury compensation claim
If you have been hurt in a warehouse accident, you may well wish to make a work injury compensation claim against your employer.

YouClaim's personal injury solicitors have specialist knowledge of work accident claims and can help you to get personal injury compensation on a no win, no fee basis. We don't charge you a penny for our services and, unlike some other personal injury companies, make no deductions from your compensation award.

We offer a completely free, no obligation claim assessment so if you are considering making a work injury compensation claim, get in contact with us today. Simply call 0800 10 757 95, request a call-back or talk online to us via e-chat.