Accident Causes

Our expert solicitors are here to help you no matter what caused your accident at work.

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Services within accident causes

Our accident at work team are here to help you claim no matter what caused your accident. We can help with a range of causes of an accident, including:
  • Defective Work Equipment

    Our experience means we know what steps your employer must take to ensure the equipment you use at work is safe

  • Falling Objects

    We understand the impact that injuries caused by falling objects can have on your life. Whatever the nature of your injuries, we’re here to make sure their consequences are taken into account for your compensation.

  • Falls from Height

    If you have fallen from a ladder, scaffolding, cherry picker, crane or other high platform, you might be able to claim compensation to put things right.

  • Forklift Truck

    You might be able to claim for compensation if you were injured in a forklift truck accident that was down to someone else’s negligence.

  • Manual Handling

    Your employer has a duty to reduce your risk of injury at work while doing manual handling tasks.

  • Workplace Slip and Trip

    Although most slips and trips are easily avoidable, they are an all-too-common occurrence in the workplace.

Meet a specialist from our team

Our market leading team will help you understand your rights, secure the compensation you’re owed, and access vital support – from rehabilitation to long-term care.

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We are here to help you understand your rights and the support you need. Complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.


 

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Irwin Mitchell Scotland

Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.

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