Fall From Height Claims

Working at height is particularly dangerous and employers should take extra care to reduce the risks and the consequences of an employee falling.

When this protection is not in place and a worker falls, they can be left with serious injuries or even killed – the Health and Safety Executive estimates that around 50 people die every year because of falls from height. Certain types of worker are more at risk of a fall from height, such as those that frequently use:

Ladders
Scaffolding
Cherry pickers or cranes

If you or a loved one have been injured by a fall from height, our solicitors could help you claim compensation.

Employers should consider whether certain tasks could be carried out from ground level if the right equipment is provided. If there is no alternative to working from height, protective measures should be in place to reduce the risk of serious injury.

We’ll investigate whether your employer failed to meet their obligations to keep you safe at work, consulting independent health and safety experts for their opinion on your case.

Our experience in work accident claims means we understand how your life will be affected by your injuries and what positive action we can take to help you with your claim and ongoing care.

We’ve represented thousands of people in workplace accident claims over the years, so we know exactly how to secure the compensation you deserve.

Most of the claims we handle are on a No Win No Fee basis, which means that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim isn’t successful*.

To arrange a free initial consultation about your claim, please call us on 0800 056 4110 or contact us online.

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Frequently asked questions

What fall from height claims does Irwin Mitchell have experience of?

Our personal injury lawyers have represented people in many different kinds of fall from height claims. Certain jobs and industries are more at risk of injury, with accidents often involving:

Fragile material such as skylights or unsafe tiles
Falls from steelwork, ladders, stairs, edges, openings and scaffolding
Inadequate or missing protective equipment

Employers must take the necessary precautions to protect their workers from harm, but all too often we see clients who have been failed by their company. Some of the most common examples of people we help include:

Construction workers
Window cleaners
Roofers
Engineers
Warehouse operatives

If you or a loved one have been injured by a fall from height, our solicitors could help you claim compensation. Call us on 0800 056 4110 to talk with one of our legal advisers about your case.

What duties does an employer have towards its employees?

Employers have a responsibility to protect their employees from danger as much as is reasonably possible. In practice this can mean different things according to the situation, but there are broad rules around equipment and safety procedures that employers should follow when appropriate.

It’s important to reduce the risk of a fall happening in the first place, either through mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) or robust scaffolding systems. Through the use of a restraint lanyard, employers could also stop workers from reaching the edge of an area where they’re at risk of falling.

The consequences of a fall should also be minimised wherever possible. Employers can do this by using:

Safety nets
Air cushions/soft landing systems
‘Fall arrest’ lanyards to slow a worker’s descent if they fall
Suitable rope access equipment

We’ll investigate the circumstances around your fall, working out whether your employer should have done more to protect you. Our solicitors have decades of experience helping people who have been injured at work, so we know how to hold those responsible for your injury to account.

For more information about making a claim, please phone us on 0800 056 4110 for a free initial consultation.

How can Irwin Mitchell help?

The effects of a fall from height can be devastating, with often life-changing consequences for the victim and their family. When it comes to rebuilding lives, we know how important rehabilitation is, as well as compensation.

We’ll work hard for you to access the support you need to make a successful recovery, whatever the nature of your injury. We’ve helped people claim compensation for:

Brain damage
Fractures
Internal injuries
Spinal injuries

If you’ve suffered a serious injury after falling from a building, compensation could help pay for:

Adaptations to your house
Additional care
Lost earnings
Private treatment
Specialist equipment

Our solicitors will fight to make sure your injuries are properly taken into account by the compensation, working hard to prove your employer’s negligence. To find out more about making a workplace injury claim, call us on 0800 056 4110.

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