Refuse Collector Claims
If you work as a refuse collector, garbage collector or ‘bin man’, you’ll know just how dangerous the job can be. There’s always the risk that the waste you’re handling can be harmful to your health. Being forced to deal with large quantities of other people’s waste can lead to a variety of serious problems, from physical injury to long-term health concerns. Whether you’ve suffered an accident at work, or developed an industrial disease, Tylers Solicitors is here for you. If you’re looking to start refuse collector injury compensation claims, get in touch with our experienced team of legal experts today.
If you’re looking for no-win, no-fee refuse collector injury compensation claims, Tylers Solicitors is here to help. Our experienced team can work with you to get the compensation you’re entitled to following any kind of injury. For reliable and specialist no-win, no-fee legal services, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers today.
What are the Most Common Causes of Refuse Collector Injuries?
Refuse collectors are forced to deal with all kinds of waste in a dangerous environment, involving moving vehicles, half-awake motorists and a great deal of manual handling. It’s surprising how few refuse collectors suffer workplace accidents! Some of the most common causes of refuse collector injuries include miscommunication or negligence, a lack of safety equipment or people and businesses disposing of unsafe materials.
What Kinds of Refuse Collector Injuries Could I Claim Compensation For?
If you’ve suffered an injury of any kind while working as a garbage collector, refuse collector or ‘bin man’ we are here for you. Tylers Solicitors can help you to claim compensation following any kind of refuse collection injury. Some of the most common causes of refuse collector injuries can include manual handling injuries, being struck by moving vehicles or – in the worst cases – needlestick injuries which can lead to serious medical conditions and illness. If you’ve sustained any of these injuries while working as a refuse collector, get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
I’ve Been Injured by A Bin Lorry – Can I Claim Compensation?
If you’ve been injured by a bin lorry and it wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. Whether you were struck by the lorry or sustained an injury while working as a refuse collector, you may be entitled to compensation. So long as the injury wasn’t your fault, you will be able to make a bin lorry compensation claim. While the drivers of bin lorries and refuse trucks normally take a great deal of care in their work, it is possible for minor distractions or negligence to lead to bin lorry injuries. If you’ve been injured by a bin lorry as a pedestrian, motorist or refuse collector, get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
Why Should I Choose Tylers Solicitors to Represent My Refuse Collector Injury Compensation Claim?
Here at Tylers Solicitors, we have many years’ experience when it comes to helping our clients get the compensation they’re entitled to. Our specialist legal team can provide a full range of no-win, no-fee support and representation. Whether you’ve been injured due to negligence, a lack of health and safety equipment or sustained a long-term, chronic injury after years of working as a refuse collector, we are here for you. For no-win, no-fee legal services you can trust, get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today!
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Compensation Amounts
Refuse Collector Injury Compensation Claims Amounts
If you’ve suffered any kind of refuse collector injury, you may be entitled to claim for compensation. The amount of compensation you’re likely to be entitled to depends on the severity of your injury and the long-term impact the injury will have on your life. The more serious your injuries, the more compensation you could be entitled to. If you’re curious about how much compensation you could be entitled to, use our simple refuse collector compensation calculator below!
Sharp Object & Needlestick Injury Compensation Amounts
Needlestick injuries or lacerations caused by sharp objects are some of the most common kinds of refuse collector injuries. Broken glass, needles and other sharp objects can all cause cuts or puncture wounds. In many cases, these injuries can quickly become infected and require hospital treatment to prevent long-term injury. Even those injuries without the risk of infection can often cause a great deal of pain and lead to scarring. If you’ve suffered any kind of laceration or needlestick injury, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
£5,000 to £18,600
Manual Handling & Loading Injuries Compensation Amounts
Being forced to move heavy objects, including refuse bags, every day can lead to manual handling injuries. These can often take the form of serious back injuries, muscle strain and much more. Manual handling injuries, or injuries caused by loading a refuse truck, can develop into chronic issues with long-term problems. Whether you’ve suffered a short-term or long-term manual handling injury, you may still be entitled to claim compensation.
£9,500 to £122,350
Trips, Slips & Falls Compensation Amounts
Trips, slips and falls are another common kind of accident which can cause serious health concerns for refuse collectors. The presence of waste on the floor, high curbs and loose surfaces can all cause even the most diligent of refuse collector to slip, trip or fall. In the worst circumstances, slips, trips and falls can lead to serious head injuries or back injuries which can have a major impact on your life. The more serious your injury, the more compensation you could be entitled to.
Up to £307,000
Struck by Moving Vehicles Compensation Amounts
If you’ve been struck by a moving vehicle while working as a refuse collector, you may be entitled to claim for compensation. As most garbage collectors work early in the morning, motorists are often still half-asleep or rushing to get to work. As such, you could suffer all kinds of injuries due to a motorist’s negligence. In some cases, you could even be struck by the refuse trust or bin lorry driver’s negligence. Either way, if you’re struck by any kind of vehicle while working as a refuse collector, Tylers Solicitors is here for you.
£1,750 to £131,620
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long After My Injury Can I Start a Refuse Collector Compensation Claim?
As with any kind of accident at work, you have up to three years after the incident to begin your claim for compensation. It is common practice to start your compensation claim as soon as possible after the incident. However, some people do choose to wait several months, or even a year, before beginning their claim for compensation. If you suffered a refuse collector injury within the last three years, don’t hesitate! Get in touch with the Tylers Solicitors team today!
Is Tylers a No-Win, No-Fee Refuse Collector Injury Solicitors?
Here at Tylers Solicitors, we’re proud to offer a completely no-win, no-fee legal services to all our clients. If you’ve suffered any kind of refuse collector injury that wasn’t your fault, don’t hesitate to call Tylers Solicitors today! Our no-win, no-fee legal service means you don’t need to pay our legal experts a thing upfront. So, whatever your financial situation, you can rely on our experienced team to deliver the best legal service to suit your needs.
What Kinds of Industrial Illnesses Can I Claim for as a Refuse Collector?
As a refuse collector, you’ll be forced to deal with potentially hazardous materials every day. As such, there are all kinds of industrial illness that you could be forced to deal with. If you suffer any kind of needlestick injury, for example, you could be left vulnerable to all kinds of life-threatening illnesses from hepatitis to HIV. There is also the risk that you could forced to unknowingly handle materials like asbestos, which can have a serious impact on your health. If you feel like you’ve suffered any of these industrial accidents, get in touch with Tylers Solicitors right away.
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