Machinery Injury Claims
Get in touchAt Jackson Personal Injury, we support people and across the UK who have been injured in incidents involving machinery by helping them understand machinery injury claims.
Accidents can occur when equipment is poorly maintained, lacks proper guarding, or is used without adequate training. We review enquiries and refer appropriate cases to a panel of independent, regulated solicitors who explain what happens next.
How Much Can I Claim After a Machinery Accident at Work?
Compensation for machinery injury claims can vary depending on the severity of the injury, recovery time, and the impact on your ability to work and manage everyday activities.
Claims may include general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity as well as special damages for financial losses such as lost wages, medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, and future loss of income. Each claim is assessed individually, and amounts vary based on the evidence available.
Contact Jackson Personal Injury to check if you may be eligible and to request a free assessment of your machinery injury claim.
Can I Claim Compensation for a Machinery-Related Injury?
If you’ve been injured by machinery in the workplace, Machinery Injury Claims may be possible where the accident was caused by unsafe equipment, inadequate safety procedures, or failures to meet health and safety obligations.
These incidents can occur in factories, warehouses, construction sites, and agricultural settings. Where negligence by an employer or another party contributed to the injury, compensation may be available depending on the circumstances.
What Are the Most Common Machinery Injuries That Lead to Claims?
Machinery injury claims often arise from injuries such as:
Crush injuries – Limbs or body parts caught between moving or heavy components.
Amputations – Loss of fingers, hands, or limbs due to unguarded or malfunctioning machinery.
Fractures and broken bones – Resulting from impact with machinery or moving parts.
Deep cuts and lacerations – Caused by sharp components or exposed blades.
Burn injuries – From hot machinery, friction, or electrical faults.
Nerve or muscle damage – Long-term injuries caused by entanglement or repeated strain.
Was My Employer at Fault for Failing to Maintain Equipment?
Machinery injury claims may be possible where an employer failed to properly maintain, inspect, or repair equipment. Employers are responsible for ensuring machinery is safe to use, fitted with appropriate guards, and operated by trained staff.
Where missing safety features, poor servicing, or ignored faults contributed to an accident, this may support a compensation claim.
How Long Do I Have to File a Machinery Injury Compensation Claim?
For machinery injury claims, the general time limit is three years from the date of the accident.
In some cases, such as where the injured person was under 18 or lacked mental capacity, different rules may apply. Starting the process early can help preserve evidence and allow the claim to be properly reviewed.
Are No Win, No Fee Machinery Injury Claims Available From Firms?
Many machinery injury claims are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis. This usually means there are no upfront legal costs, and you only pay if your claim is successful.
If compensation is awarded, a capped success fee may be deducted, with all terms explained before you decide whether to proceed.
Can I Claim for Amputation, Crushing, or Burn Injuries Caused by Machines?
Machinery injury claims can include serious injuries such as amputations, crushing injuries, and burns caused by workplace machinery. These injuries can have long-term physical, emotional, and financial effects.
Where defective equipment, missing safety features, or negligence contributed to the accident, compensation may be available depending on the facts.
What Evidence Will Support My Machinery Injury Case?
Evidence commonly used to support machinery injury claims includes medical records, workplace accident reports, photographs of the machinery involved, and witness statements.
Documentation showing poor maintenance, lack of training, or ignored safety procedures can also be relevant, along with proof of financial losses such as time off work or rehabilitation costs.
Contact Jackson Personal Injury to find out if you can make a machinery injury claim and to speak to our claims team.