Falls From a Height Claims & Compensation
We have been helping individuals with their falls from a height claims for over 50 years. Our solicitors are experts in their field and understand the dangers of working at height. Let us guide you through the entire personal injury process.
Get the advice you deserve from the highest rated personal injury law firm in Northern Ireland. Contact us for a free consultation with a qualified solicitor on claiming for compensation for a fall from height at work.
Falls From Height Solicitors
A fall from a height is amongst the most common cause of injury in the workplace. Often the force of the fall can leave the injured employee with serious and debilitating injuries such as broken bones, serious bruising and soft tissue damage.
Your employer has a duty to ensure your work environment is safe. This duty is set out in The Work at Height Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 which says your employer assess all risks. They need to plan, select the appropriate work equipment for your task, and ensure that everyone is properly trained and supervised.
Your employer is required to implement measures that minimise the risk of a fall and risk of injury. Protective measures should be implemented by your employer to ensure that work was not carried out at height unless it was required. It is important that ladders and step ladders are used if there is low risk and only for short durations. Your employer should ensure that the work surfaces and lighting is suitable for the task being carried out. All obstructions and spillages should be removed or cleaned. They should also ensure there is no danger of you being struck by falling objects.
Our solicitors will investigate whether your employer failed to meet the high standards required of them. If you’ve been injured, reach out to our falls from height solicitors today.
Common Causes Of Fall From Height
Most falls from height occur when an individual falls from scaffolding on a building site or from a ladder in a storeroom or warehouse. Common professions that are associated with falls from high include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Construction workers
- Roofers
- Scaffolders
- Window cleaners and installers
- Warehouse and supermarket workers
Can I claim for my working at height injury?
It is likely that you will be able to claim for your working at a height injury if the accident wasn’t your fault and it occurred within the last 3 years. If you have any questions about the personal injury claims process, contact our solicitors on 0800 020 9311 or visit our offices in Belfast and Carrickfergus.
How much is my Falls From a Height claim worth?
It is likely that you will be able to claim for your working at a height injury if the accident wasn’t your fault and it occurred within the last 3 years. If you have any questions about the personal injury claims process, contact our solicitors on 0800 020 9311 or visit our offices in Belfast and Carrickfergus.
Contact the Best Working at Height Solicitors in Northern Ireland
Paschal O’Hare Solicitors have an impressive record of success in delivering the deserved compensation for working at height claims. We aim to deliver the appropriate amount of compensation for the pain & suffering caused by the accident. We can also help clients recover loss of earnings, receive specialist treatment and much more if the injuries were serious.
If you’ve been involved in an accident, get in touch with the best working at height solicitors in Northern Ireland.
Patrick O’Hare
“It doesn’t matter where you work or what you do, you’re entitled to a safe working environment.”
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Falls From a Height in Belfast and Northern Ireland FAQs
Our fall from a height solicitors can help you by providing legal advice, gathering evidence, negotiating with insurers, and representing you in court if necessary. We are here to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation possible for your injuries.
If you’ve been involved in a fall from a height accident, you should first and foremost seek medical attention. Some injuries don’t present symptoms for days if not weeks. It’s also important that you report the incident to your employer and gather as much evidence as possible. You should also reach out to an injury solicitor to see whether you’re able to claim for your injuries.
Important evidence in a fall from a height claim can include medical records, witness statements, photographs of the scene of the accident, and records of any training provided. Our solicitors can answer any questions you might have and may be able to gather these on your behalf.
If you’re unable to work after a fall from a height accident, it’s usually possible to claim compensation for lost income and future loss of earnings. This can include wages and other benefits that you would have received if you were never injured. Speak with our solicitors today to see what you are able to claim for.
The length of time you have to make a claim, known as the “limitation period,” will depend on the specific circumstances of the incident. In most cases, the limitation period for personal injury claims in Northern Ireland is 3 years from the date of the accident.
Case Studies
Adam’s accident at work settles for £12,500 (Newtownabbey)
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Jamie’s work accident settles for £40,000 (Bangor)
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