Mechanic Injury Compensation
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. If you’ve suffered any kind of accident while working in a garage, you may be entitled to claim mechanic injury compensation.
Here at Tylers Solicitors, our experienced team can provide a complete range of mechanic injury compensation claims to suit your needs. If you’re looking to claim compensation for any kind of mechanic injury you’ve suffered that wasn’t your fault, get in touch today. Our team of no-win, no-fee legal experts are here to help you get the compensation you need to move on with your life.
Employers Duty of Care to Employees Working in the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry
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 1974 Health and safety at work act clearly states that employers have a duty of care towards employees which highlights the importance of 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 to ensure they comply with Health and Safety at Work act, employers are as a minimum required to:
- Conduct Risk Assessments
- Provide all Employees with the correct Personal Protective Equipment
- Provide the relevant training to allow employees to carry out their job safely
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 and our expert team will be able to discuss your personal circumstances and guide you through the claims process.
What are the Common Causes of Mechanic Injuries?
In most circumstances, a mechanic injury will be caused by the failure of equipment or 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. It is also possible for more mundane accidents to occur, such as slipping, tripping and falling, or manual handling injuries. Whatever kind of mechanic injury you’ve suffered, so long as it wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
What Injuries Can You Claim Mechanic Injury Compensation 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 injury that mechanics can suffer. Some of the most common injuries that mechanics are likely to suffer include crushing injuries, burns, lacerations and serious issues such as head injuries – potentially leading to long-term brain damage.
Which are the Most Common Kinds of Mechanic Negligence Leading to Injury?
In most circumstances, a mechanic injury will be caused by the failure of equipment or 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,Trips and Fall Accidents : Slips trips and falls are one of the main causes of garage accidents. Many garages are cluttered environments that contain large amounts of equipment needed to carry out repairs. Failing to organise the workspace properly can lead to employees tripping over objects that have not been put away properly. The nature of the work carried out increases the possibility of spills, which if not cleaned up immediately 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, then things like back injuries and muscle strains are likely to occur.
Crush Injuries: These often occur as a result of faulty equipment where maybe a jack fails 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 HGV’s, coaches and buses. A fall from height can cause broken bones, head injuries and in the most extreme cases can even be fatal.
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals and Poisoning: Some garages can be poorly ventilated and when this happens it can put mechanics at risk of inhaling fumes from exhaust pipes. This in turn could 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.
Which Sort of Employer Negligence Contributes to Garage Accidents?
A garage can be a hazardous environment, there are multiple opportunities for negligence to occur. This could include anything from a lack of health and safety equipment, to 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
What Injuries Can You Claim Mechanic Injury Compensation 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 injury 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 use of welding tools
- Eye Injuries
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Noise Induced Hearing Loss
- Hand and Finger Injuries from the use of power tools
- Head Injuries
- Electric Shocks
Why Should I Choose Tylers Solicitors to Represent My Mechanic Injury Compensation?
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 are here for you. We specialise in helping injured parties hold the person 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.
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For any Accidents at Work Claims, call Tylers Solicitors today, a leading UK provider of no-win, no-fee car accident claims services. Our experienced team will work with you to get the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to, following any kind of injury that isn’t your fault!
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Mechanic Injury Compensation Amounts
Mechanic Injury Compensation Claim 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
Heavy lifting injuries are a common kind of accidents at work. Heavy lifting injuries can include specific bodily injuries, and long-term physical conditions, such as chronic pain.
Up to £73,360
Industrial Accident Compensation Amounts
If you’ve suffered due to an industrial accident, you may be able to claim a compensation. These can include broken limbs, or even amputations, caused by diggers, cranes and other industrial equipment.
£2,000 to £300,000
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, Tylers is 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 £307,000
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.
Up to £91,910
Mechanic Injury Compensation FAQs
How Much Compensation Will I Get for an Accident at Work Claim?
At Tyler Solicitors, we frequently work with accident claims around the UK to help claimants pursue their rights for compensation. With a specialist warehouse accident solicitor, we will ensure your injuries are assessed through a professional medical expert. The more severe your injuries, the more you will be able to claim for.
How can you tell if I have had an injury as a result an accident at work?
If you have suffered an injury at work, you should always report it immediately. You should also take notes regarding the exact circumstances surrounding the accident and if anyone witnessed your accident, at an appropriate time, and take any details from those individuals confirming the events. The extent of your injuries will also be documented in your medical records if your injuries were bad enough that you had to seek medical treatment. As a team of solicitors, it is our job to piece together the documentation and defend your case against your employer. We may ask you to seek a medical on behalf of your case to further document any of your injuries.
Is Tylers Solicitors a No-Win, No-Fee Accident at Work Compensation Claims Solicitor?
Yes – Tylers Solicitors are no-win, no-fee accident claims solicitors. Simply put, if the accident at work claim in question is lost, we do not charge you a fee. To find out more about our no-win, no-fee accident claims or to discuss a potential claim with our legal team, please contact us today for friendly, no obligation advice.
Who can make a compensation claim for an accident at work?
People are claiming against their employers insurance because they have suffered mental and physically incapabilities. As a result of this, they have been unable to continue full time work and suffered pain and disability for temporary or long term periods.
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