DEFECTIVE INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT COMPENSATION

Every year hundreds of thousands of factory and construction workers suffer injuries that are either directly or indirectly the result of defective industrial equipment. Cases involving defective machinery and equipment are often different from an ordinary work accident claim, as the role of a third party (the manufacturer of the defective equipment) is often more prominent than in most other personal injury claims arising in the workplace.

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Machinery can be defective in many different ways - it can contain dangerous chemicals from which workers are not sufficiently protected; it can contain inherent flaws as the result of the manufacturing process; it may suffer from defective design; it may lack electrical and emergency shutdown safeguards or other protective mechanisms, such as shields surrounding blades or pinch points.

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If the employer was previously unaware of the defect that caused the accident, it can be difficult to make a claim against the company for injuries that are either directly or indirectly the result of defective industrial equipment, as the accident did not necessarily occur as a result of negligence on the part of the company. If however the employer was aware of the problem and did nothing to rectify it, or if the employer failed to adequately maintain or inspect the machinery then the injured party may be able to make a successful claim for compensation for personal injury. In some cases it is possible to make a direct claim against the manufacturer of the defective equipment without involving the employer.

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In defective industrial equipment accident compensation claims it is essential to record all information that might point to the employer having previous knowledge of the defect. If similar accidents have occurred before or if anything else indicates that the employer may have been aware of hazardous machinery prior to the accident, it is imperative to obtain that evidence which may include witness statements.

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If you think you have a potential defective industrial equipment compensation claim against your employer or a third party, you should consult a lawyer as soon as possible. Our specialist personal injury solicitors deal with accident compensation claims using the no win no fee scheme. We offer a risk free service and pay compensation in full with no deductions. We do not ask you to fund or finance your claim in any respect. We are not a claims management company and from your very first contact with us you will speak to a fully qualified solicitor. If you would like advice on our no win no fee legal service just call the helpline and a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts will speak to you on the telephone with no obligation and no charge.