Accident caused by faulty machinery
Mr W of Yorkshire was injured whilst working as a factory worker in a large industrial factory using old heavy machines. He had his accident just before Christmas.
His managers knew his machine was dangerous and faulty but insisted that he use it. The emergency stop button on the machine didn’t work and there was no safety guard. Mr W needed to keep his job so did what he was told.
He was working long night shifts which made him tired and caused problems with concentration. The accident happened when he was working with metal strips, which had to be fed into the dangerous machine. Two people had to do this because of the broken feeder on the machine. The metal strips were also very heavy.
The faulty machinery caused the machine to pull the metal into the machine at speed, then spring back hitting our client in the face breaking his jaw and knocking out his front teeth.
Mr W was refused help by a number of Solicitors who dealt with accidents and compensation claims because his manager refused to record the accident, and after blaming him, sacked Mr W. He contacted Bakers Personal Injury Solicitors because a friend had used us obtaining a very good settlement.
Bakers Personal Injury solicitors were immediately positive and accepted the case on a no win no fee basis. After good negotiations Bakers Personal Injury solicitors obtained a very healthy settlement.
Mr W was very pleased that Bakers Personal Injury Solicitors were willing to fight a difficult case and would personally recommend their legal services when making a claim for compensation for any personal injury accidents, particularly accidents at work.
If you suffer an accident where your employers have failed to provide a proper system of work or proper personal protective equipment (PPE) then do contact Bakers Personal Injury Solicitors for free advice.
