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Worker Loses Two Fingers Due To Moulding Machine

It has been reported that company William Lee Ltd has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following investigations into an accident that took place on 28th February 2018 after worker loses two fingers.   The Dronfield based engineering firm, who manufactures automotive components, was found to have had inadequate risk assessment in…

Workman Dies On-Site At University Of Birmingham

Following on from my article a few days ago detailing the death of an employee working in a greenhouse environment, it is sad to read that two employees were injured in a workplace accident on the grounds of the University of Birmingham last week (one fatally).   It is reported that the equipment being used…

Chatham Greenhouse Workplace Accident

Many people treat the coming of a new year as a new start and, for businesses, that could mean an overhaul of their procedures or a review of workplace safety. The importance of this is highlighted in an article in the Blackburn News about a Chatham Greenhouse workplace accident, which highlighted the catastrophic dangers employees…

Mr T from the Wirral claimed for an accident at work with Oakwood Claims for accidents in the work place are dealt with expertly by our Manchester Team who are very experienced in this field.

Your employer has a duty to protect you and tell you about health and safety issues that affect you. They also have a legal obligation to report certain accidents and incidents and to pay you sick pay if you are entitled to it.   Your employer has to carry out a risk assessment and do…

Mr W from Sunderland received ?5000.00 in compensation after he suffered a wrist injury at work which wasn?t his fault; he made a compensation claim for a fractured wrist which was handled by Oakwood Solicitors in Leeds who have an outstanding reputation for customer service and an impressive success rate.

Falls often result in either broken bones or soft tissue damage to the wrist and hand as a result of a hand being outstretched during the fall and taking the full impact. Hands and wrists can also be injured during manual work like in the case of Mr W. Mr W suffered a fracture to…

When Mr S from Nottingham discussed the circumstances of his accident with Oakwood Solicitors his claim was immediately accepted on a no win no fee basis; Mr S fractured his finger during an accident that is very typical of the many claims for workplace accidents and case studies the legal team in Leeds have been involved with.

37 year old Mr S fractured his finger whilst trying to replace the legs on a machine. He was left in an enormous amount of pain suffering from swelling and bruising and was hardly able to move his finger. Many injuries of this nature are caused in the workplace when employees are working with either…

Many accidents occur in factories and warehouses each year involving forklift trucks powered pallet trucks and other equipment which is very dangerous if not used safely; Oakwood can support any personal injury compensation claim involving an industrial accident in the UK.

There are important questions that need answering before liability can be determined for an industrial accident claim. Accidents can occur when equipment is either faulty or used incorrectly. Accidents can be caused by dangerously stacked pallets or goods or they can be caused by the negligence of colleagues who may be careless or even under…

Oakwood take great delight in helping clients after a work injury; if you have been injured in an accident which was not your fault come to our specialists to make a compensation claim for any losses that you have incurred as a direct result of your accident.

Our client Mr W from Bury was 38 when his work accident happened. He had gone to work as normal after the bonfire night festivities the evening before when he suffered his injuries. His hand was crushed by a colleague with a mini digger whilst he was in work. Crush injuries on hands can prove…

When Mr B suffered burns to his face and eyes during an accident at work he was awarded £2800 in compensation; his case was handled on a no win no fee basis by Oakwood Solicitors who have a vast experience of claims relating to work accidents and are committed to negotiating the most compensation they can for their clients in the UK.

Burns to the face which reach the eyes can cause eye problems. Blasts of hot air or steam or bursts of flames can seriously injure the face and eyes.   Mr B suffered his injuries when a boiler at work exploded leaving him in a huge amount of pain and requiring immediate medical attention.  …

Firm Receives Fine After Worker Caught and Crushed his Hand

Firm Receives Fine After Worker Caught and Crushed his Hand in Machinery A firm in Tyneside has been fined after a worker suffered nerve damage when his hand was caught and crushed in machinery. … David Potts 31 from Stanley suffered severe nerve damage when his hand was caught and crushed in machinery during an…