Accident at Work Solicitors in Chester

Chester work accidents

We received 218 accident at work enquiries from people living and working in Chester over a 10-year period. Per capita, the city is one of the top 10 accident at work hotspots in the UK – according to our internal research.

The most common injuries were to the back (64), hand (62) and foot (37).

If you’ve suffered an accident at work in the last three years, our local solicitors could help you claim compensation.

Construction site accidents

51 construction workers lost their lives in workplace accidents in 2023/24 and 4,050 suffered non-fatal injuries. This is according to data from the Health and Safety Executive.

Some of the most common accidents on construction sites include:

• Falls from height

• Slips, trips or falls on the same level

• Being struck by a moving object

• Manual handling injuries

If you’ve been injured while working in construction, you could have grounds to claim. Get in touch for a free initial chat. If you have a case, we’ll match with you a local specialist in Chester.

Warehouse accidents

If you work in a warehouse, you’ll know that there are potential hazards everywhere – such as large items on high shelves, or boxes left on the floor. But it’s your employer’s responsibility to make sure your workplace is safe.

Risks should be assessed and dealt with quickly. But if they’re not, it can lead to accidents including:

• Slips, trips and falls

• Forklift accidents

• Items falling from shelves

If your employer failed in their responsibility to keep you safe and you were injured, our local solicitors in Chester could help you access compensation and support.

Factory accidents

Manufacturing is one of the most hazardous industries for workers, with 16 people suffering fatal injuries at work in 2023/24.

Just one of the reasons this type of work can be dangerous is because of the number of machines in operation at any time. It’s vital that your employer makes sure equipment is in good working order, with regular maintenance taking place.

Employers should also train all employees on how to use machinery safely, and provide the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Our Chester accident at work solicitors could help you build a case if your employer has breached their duty of care towards you.

Office accidents

While you’re less likely to be injured in an office environment, accidents do happen when proper safety measures aren’t in place. Some of the most common accidents seen in offices include:

• Electric shocks because of faulty wiring

• Slips and falls – usually caused by loose cables or spillages

• Manual handling injuries

You may also be able to claim compensation if you’re diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition like Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) if you’re workstation wasn’t set up effectively.

We offer a free initial consultation, with no obligation to go forward after speaking to us. If you think you have an accident at work claim, give us a call.

We’ll discuss your accident with you and let you know if our local solicitors could help you on a No Win No Fee basis.