Mechanic Injury Compensation
At Tylers Solicitors, we have many years of experience helping claimants secure mechanic injury compensation. If you’ve suffered an accident or injury while working in a motor vehicle repair garage through no fault of your own, we’re here to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Simply get in touch with our team today, and we’ll support you through the mechanic injury claims process.
What are the common causes of mechanic injuries?
Garages are some of the most dangerous work environments in the UK. The presence of dangerous equipment, potentially unsafe vehicles, and flammable or hazardous materials creates a potential minefield for injuries.
Mechanics are required to work in hazardous conditions every day, and the risk of injury remains high — this is particularly true for smaller, independent garages where health and safety protocols are often lax.
In most circumstances, a mechanic injury will be caused by equipment failure or a lack of health and safety protocols. This could be anything from a carjack failing to exhaust fumes filling the garage without access to proper ventilation.
Some of the main causes of garage accidents include:
Slip, trip, and fall accidents
Slips, trips, and falls are one of the main causes of garage accidents. Garages are cluttered environments with large amounts of equipment needed to carry out repairs, and failing to organise the workspace properly can lead to employees tripping over objects that have not been put away correctly.
The nature of the work carried out also increases the possibility of spills. If not cleaned up immediately, these can lead to slips that can cause sprains, muscle damage, or in the worst case scenario, broken bones.
Manual handling injuries
As with any type of manual job, motor vehicle repair requires a certain amount of lifting. If employees are not provided with the correct training or asked to lift objects without the assistance of the correct equipment, back injuries and muscle strains are likely to occur.
Crush injuries
These often occur as a result of faulty equipment, for example, where a jack may fail, causing the vehicle to fall on the mechanic working underneath the car.
Falls from height
Falls from height are also another cause of injury in garages. This type of injury probably relates more to mechanics who work on larger commercial vehicles such as HGVs, coaches, and buses. A fall from height can cause broken bones, head injuries, and even wrongful death.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals and poisoning
Some garages can be poorly ventilated. When this happens, mechanics can be at risk of inhaling fumes from exhaust pipes. This could then lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Whatever kind of mechanic injury you’ve suffered, so long as it wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
What mechanic injuries can you claim for?
There are all kinds of mechanic injuries that you will be able to make a compensation claim for. As there are so many dangerous pieces of equipment and potentially hazardous vehicles in such a small space, it’s no surprise that there are dozens of different types of injuries that mechanics can suffer.
Some of the most common injuries that mechanics are likely to suffer include:
- Back injuries
- Cuts and lacerations
- Burns caused by the use of welding tools
- Eye injuries
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Hand and finger injuries
- Head injuriesElectric shocks
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Is my employer to blame for my mechanic injury?
There are a number of laws governing health and safety in the motor vehicle repair industry, which are designed to mitigate the risks associated with working in a garage.
The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 clearly states that employers have a duty of care towards employees, which includes providing a safe working environment. Employers must carry out regular risk assessments to highlight potential dangers and implement safety measures to combat them.
In order for employers to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act, employers are required to:
- Conduct risk assessments
- Provide all employees with the correct Personal Protective
- Equipment (PPE)
- Provide the relevant training so employees can carry out their job safely
Can I sue my employer after a garage injury?
If you are injured because your employer has failed to comply with regulations, you may be eligible to make a mechanic injury claim.
Contact the team here at Tylers on 0800 699 0079, and our expert team will be able to discuss your personal circumstances and guide you through the claims process.
How can employer negligence cause garage accidents?
A garage can be a hazardous environment, as there are multiple opportunities for negligence to occur. This could include anything from a lack of health and safety equipment and improper training, to a lack of care when cleaning up the garage.
Some of the main reasons accidents occur in the motor vehicle repair industry are:
- Inadequate training and information about health and safety
- Insufficient or faulty personal protective equipment
- Failure to adhere to safety protocols
- Poorly maintained machinery and equipment
- Poor or inadequate lighting
- Untidy and cluttered workspaces
- Insufficient ventilation
- Not securing heavy loads properly
- Not using tools and equipment in a safe manner
- Failure to comply with COSHH regulations
Why choose Tylers Solicitors to support your mechanic injury at work claim?
Here at Tylers Solicitors, we have extensive experience when it comes to helping our clients get the compensation they need to move on with their lives.
If you’re looking for mechanic injury compensation, our no win, no fee team is here for you. We specialise in helping injured parties hold those responsible accountable. Whether you’ve suffered a short term injury or a serious injury with long term complications, we are here for you.
For experienced no win, no fee legal representation, call Tylers Solicitors on 0800 699 0079 or fill out our online contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Mechanic Injury Compensation Amounts
The amount of compensation that you could be entitled to depends on the severity of the injuries you’ve sustained. The more serious your accident at work injuries, the more you could be entitled to.
Use our quick accidents at work compensation claim calculator to discover how much compensation you could be entitled to.
Heavy lifting injuries compensation amounts
Heavy lifting injuries are a common kind of accident at work. Heavy lifting injuries can include specific bodily injuries and long term physical conditions, such as chronic pain.
Up to £493,000 for permanent loss of movement and function.
Industrial accident compensation amounts
If you’ve suffered an injury due to an industrial accident, you may be able to claim compensation. Common injuries include broken limbs or even amputations, caused by diggers, cranes, and other industrial equipment.
Up to £344,150 for loss of both legs.
Slips, trips, and falls at work compensation amounts
If you’ve suffered a slip, trip or fall in the workplace that wasn’t your fault, we are here for you. Whether you’ve slipped on an unmarked wet surface, tripped over a hazard, or fallen due to an unmarked step or health and safety failures, get in touch today. You could be entitled to claim slip, trip, and fall compensation in the workplace.
Up to £493,000 for severe brain damage.
Chemical accidents at work compensation amounts
If you’ve suffered burns or other reactions to chemicals at work, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. These injuries can include minor burns to serious reactions and even the development of long-term conditions.
Over £127,930 for burns covering 40% or more of the body.
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Mechanic Injury Claims FAQs
How many mechanics get injured in the UK?
According to the latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), there have been over 7,000 injuries and 33 deaths in the UK’s motor vehicle repair industry.
How can businesses help prevent mechanic injuries at work?
Businesses in the MVR and maintenance sector should regularly assess risks and implement safety measures accordingly. This could include providing sufficient PPE, keeping the working area clean and organised, and offering compulsory training for equipment.
What is the leading cause of death for mechanics in the UK?
The Health and Safety Executive revealed that most mechanics died at work due to being hit by a moving, collapsing, or overturning object. The second most common reason was being hit by a moving vehicle, followed by falling from height.
What is the most common injury for mechanics?
If a mechanic gets into an accident at work, they are most likely to suffer from sprains, strains, tears, chemical burns, eye injuries, and amputations.
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