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Falls from Height

Fall From Height Accident Experts

If adequate safety measures are not in place and an accident occurs, our solicitors can help you claim the compensation you deserve.

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Fall From Height Work Injury Claims

Have you suffered an injury as a result of a fall from height whilst at work?

Working at height can undoubtedly be dangerous, and possesses a significant Health & Safety risk, even to the most experienced workers. In view of this risk, the law is designed to ensure any employer requiring individuals to work at height takes the proper measures to safeguard the safety of its employees.

Even against the backdrop of highly regulated working practices and despite the best efforts of diligent employers, accidents can and do still happen. When working at height, the slightest mishap can have disastrous consequences.

If you or a loved one have sustained an injury during an accident in the workplace involving a fall from high platforms, such as a roof, balcony, crane or ladder, it is clear the injuries could be very significant.

In the immediate aftermath, thinking about making a claim for compensation may not be front of mind, but the work accident claim specialists at Sheldon Davidson Solicitors help clients in numerous ways.

SDS Solicitors are committed to helping our clients to recover, rehabilitate and return to a quality of life as soon as is possible. We often help our clients to access private or specialist medical treatment which may not have been forthcoming. We can also negotiate interim compensation payments before the final compensation award is fully settled.

Over the years, we have helped hundreds of tradespeople, crane operators, factory workers and people from all walks of working life and all parts of the UK, claim and win the compensation they deserve following an accident at work, such as those involving falls. 

Talk to our team today, we are serious about personal injury.

What are the regulations for working at height?

The Working at Height Regulations 2005 clearly outlines the safety measures and requirements that every employer needs to meet for any work to be carried out at height. These requirements include:

  • A thorough risk assessment is carried out prior to the commencement of any work
  • Employees have received full and proper training and are competent at height
  • The required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and in use
  • All surfaces are dry, sturdy and there are no trip/slip hazards, or obstacles present
  • All equipment in use is in good working order

Despite these regulations and the legal requirements for employers, accidents in the workplace do still happen and falls from height are an all too common occurrence and they also tend to results in serious injury. 

Common causes of injury due to falling from a height

There are so many examples of work that involves working at height. Too many to name, but there are common examples of the types of accidents involving falls from height in the workplace. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Falls from a ladder
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Working in poor weather conditions (such as high winds)
  • Unsafe surfaces and obstacles that cause slips/trips
  • Cherry Picker accidents

Are you eligible to claim compensation for your injuries?

The only way to know this for sure is to contact one of our expert work injury lawyers. We will listen to your story and answer any immediate questions. We will be able to tell you with some degree of certainty after an initial consultation whether you have a case. Put simply though, if you or a loved one has fallen from a height whilst at work, suffered injuries or worse, as a result, and you believe someone else was at fault, then if the accident has occurred in the last three years then there is a high likelihood that you are entitled to financial compensation.

Call one of our expert lawyers today for a free and impartial consultation. Once we have heard the circumstances of the accident we will be able to tell you with a degree of certainty whether there is a case to be answered and the likelihood of success.

You will find that first and foremost our lawyers are compassionate and understanding of the trauma yourself or your loved one has suffered, and our approach is always considerate of this.

The team at Sheldon Davidson Solicitors includes a dedicated department of work accident solicitors in Manchester,  We pride ourselves on our warm and personal approach. We will act as your voice and put all our legal might into securing justice and the financial compensation you deserve.

What evidence do I need to support a 'fall from height' injury claim?

In any claim for financial compensation, the task for the lawyer is twofold. Firstly, the liability for the accident needs to be established. In the case of falls from height at work the onus is to prove that the employer was negligent in some way and secondly evidence needs to be provided to put a value on the claim.

In establishing liability, the following evidence can prove crucial and the more detailed the evidence the stronger the case will be:

  • A full and proper record in the accident book: what actually happened, how the accident occurred, the injuries sustained, action taken to seek medical help etc. All employers are legally required to maintain an accident for every injury no matter how minor.
  • Any photographs of the working area, equipment in use, the scene of the accident and the injuries sustained.
  • Witness testimonies
  • Records of all medical treatment received as a result of the accident and all medical expenses incurred.

Why choose us?

Established in 1997, we are a leading specialist personal injury, accident and medical negligence law firm acting for claimants who are victims of non-fault incidents.

Our team of Accident at Work Claims Solicitors in Manchester, act regularly for clients across Greater Manchester including Ashton, Bury, Bolton, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Middleton, Failsworth, Rochdale, Oldham and Whitefield.

Our Injury at Work Lawyers, experienced in fall from height accident claims, can support your needs wherever you live in Wales, England & Northern Ireland. 

We specialise in no win no fee personal injury compensation claims, which means if you don't win, you won't have to pay.

Call us for free now using the number at the top of the page or complete the online contact form and a member of our team will get back to you.

Sheldon Davidson Solicitors are a Lexcel accredited law firm. The Lexcel standard is only awarded by the Law Society to firms who meet the highest standards of practice management and customer service. With Sheldon Davidson's Personal Injury Solicitors Manchester you can be confident that your claim is in safe hands.

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