52 Year Old Dies from Forklift Accident

The deceased, 52-years-old died due to his forklift truck being knocked over by a heavy goods vehicle.

It is believed the deceased works for a well-known distributor when he was working in the factory at the time of the accident which consisted of him picking goods from pallets and putting them into a HGV lorry in order for it to be delivered to supermarkets.

The deceased was in process of loading goods onto the lorry when the truck rolled back causing the deceased to be crushed on the forklift truck which he was operating at the time of the accident.

An investigation took place were it was found that there was no horns fitted into the forklift truck which could of prevented the accident and near misses in the past was not reported which is explained as an “fatal accident at work waiting to happen”.

At the coroners court inquest it was found the deceased died of crush asphyxia.

It is believed the company has been fined £20,000 and ordered to pay the council £199,943 in costs.

Fatal Accident at Work Claims

Currently there is nothing we can do about such tragic and heart breaking events that occur at our workplace. Bereaved families are left to pick up the pieces. As fatal accident at work claims solicitors we will help you uncover the truth, speaking and liaising with the police and the Coroner. If need be, to obtain expert evidence to establish the cause of the death and ultimately the truth. Thereafter this is the issue of compensation. Yes no about of compensation will ever be enough but that is the only thing that society has to offer the bereaved families following such tragic circumstances. Even here the amount of bereavement in our respectful view is truly pitiful, currently called a bereavement award. For more information on how much “life is worth” please click here bereavement award following a fatal accident at work.

Agency Worker Died Due to Accident at Work

A young agency worker died due to an accident at work.

The 20-year-old agency construction worker was one of five other workers to be standing underneath a crane which was carrying a metal cage containing materials for the work which was taking place on the building site when it tragically fell caused the worker to lose his life.

Following a post-mortem examination it was confirmed the worker died of multiple injuries which include multiple fractures to his head and body after the metal cage slipped from the chains connecting it to the crane.

HSE took out an investigation and the company was fined for serious safety failings within the construction site and it was confirmed that the workers was under time pressure and this could of been a possible cause to this tragic accident.

“Who can claim?”

If you have lost a loved one due to a fatal accident at work there is only a few people who can claim compensation on behalf of the deceased if there is blame.

Not only can the family get fatal accident at work compensation, they are able to claim bereavement award and dependency claim which includes funeral expenses, serious loss due to being dependant to the deceased.

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If you need help following a death that has occurred at work, as fatal accident at work claim solicitors we will guide you every step of the way. Advice on Inquests, getting to the truth of what happened and compensation for the death, dependency and the cost of funeral expenses.

We appreciate that compensation for a fatal accident at work compensation claim is not everything, but we can help reduce the stress and paper-work required following a death at work claim and the compensation will help reduce the financial strain when a family loses close relative that they were financially dependent.

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For more information, click the following links:
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Worker Died Due to Pole Falling on Him

The deceased was taking part in work which consisted of him and a few other colleagues to take out emergency repairs to low overhanging cables and replace them with insulated cables.

It is believed the deceased was up a pole when colleagues decided to cut four wires in which was connected to the pole which then made the pole unstable, snap and fall to the ground resulting in the death of the worker.

An investigation took place in which it was confirmed that there was no notice on the pole in which to advise workers of an ‘unstable’ pole and there was no supervisor supervising the work that was being taken place at the time of the accident.

A post-mortem has revealed that the 28-year-old deceased died due to accidental death when a pole he was strapped to fell and crushed him.

Fall from heights at work- Fatal Accident At Work Claims.

Many relate to fatal accident at work claims consist of falling from height at work such as scaffolders, roofers, builders on site climbing ladders or working at height. There are specific Health & Safety Regulations to protect workers who work above ground level: Work From Height Regulations – clicking on that link will take you to our Work Accident Compensation for Fatal Accidents website.

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Have you lost a loved one due to a fatal accident at work and wondering what you can claim on behalf of the deceased?

We understand that compensation is the last thing you will be thinking about during the emotional loss of losing a loved one, but compensation can help you with any financial difficulties in which may arise. Not only can the family get fatal accident at work compensation, they are able to claim bereavement award and dependency claim which includes funeral expenses, serious loss due to being dependant to the deceased.

43-year-old died due to fatal accident at work.

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It is believed the worker was trying to cool down the fabrication room at his place of work, were he was employed to produce shop signs when he climbed onto a flat roof of the factory to cover up skylights with black-out vinyl because the heat was getting unbearable.

Unfortunately, the deceased sadly fell 30ft through a skylight which he was in process of covering up and landed on the concrete factory floor behind a good work colleague.

The colleague advised an investigator that at the time of the accident he was working at his work bench when he heard “smashing glass” he then looked up to the sky light and was unsure what happened when he seen the deceased on the floor and comforted him as much as he could.

A post-mortem revealed that the deceased died to accidental death caused by multiple injuries to his head, back and multiple fractures to his body.

Compensation for fatal accidents at work-Solicitors advice

Safety of all employees in the work place is a priority to prevent a fatal or serious work place accidents. The Health and safety of the workforce is paramount.

The dependants and family of the deceased should make sure that they receive specialist legal advice from qualified fatal work accident solicitors to consider submitting a fatal accident at work claims on behalf of the deceased.

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As a firm of solicitors with over 27 years of experience you can be assured we consider and analyse carefully the full factual and legal aspects of every fatal accident at work claims.

Crushed by Lorry Accident

Crushed by Lorry

The worker, 56-years-old at the time of the fatal accident was working at his place of work undertaking some work which required him to connect a trailer to his lorry.

It is believed when the deceased was connecting the red and yellow airline, when the second airline was attached the trailer started to move away and at some point after, he became trapped between the cab and the trailer.

An Inquest Hearing took place where the Coroner ruled that there was no physical witnesses to the accident and officers concluded that the deceased’s death was due to a “driving error”.

As a result of this fatal accident at work, the deceased died due to suffering fatal injuries to his head, neck and back and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Fatal work accident claims– Solicitors advice.

Safety of all employees in the work place is a priority to prevent a fatal or serious work place accidents. The Health and safety of the workforce is paramount.

The dependants and family of the deceased should make sure that they receive specialist legal advice from qualified fatal work accident solicitors.

As a firm of solicitors with over 27 years of experience you can be assured we consider and analyse carefully the full factual and legal aspects of every death at work claim.

Compensation will be available for each fatal accident where the fault was wholly or in part due to the employer’s negligence. The main claims for compensation are for fatal accident at work claims are:

Bereavement award
Dependency claim
Injuries to the Deceased (if death was not instantaneous)

Forklift Truck Fatal Work Accident

It is believed a worker, was taking part in moving around 1,000 tyres on his fork lift truck when it sadly hit a tyre and tipped over and crushed the him, causing the fatal accident at work.

When the accident occurred, it is believed the tyres which the deceased was transporting was stored on the roadway where the accident occurred, which caused an obstruction and increasing the risk of a truck overturning.

A witness at the inquest which occurred advised that he did not see the accident happen but remembered hearing a loud noise and ran down to where it came from when he saw the forklift truck on top of the deceased.

Another forklift truck had to be used to lift the vehicle off him, when emergency services were called but regrettably he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem revealed that the deceased died of injuries consistent with a severe crush injury to his chest.

Forklift Truck Accidents

Compensation for fatal accident at work: Statistics show that there are approximately 152 fatal accidents at work a year for workers/employees who are carrying out their jobs.

Employers are under a duty to provide a safe working environment. Fatal accidents at work are on obvious hazard that employers must safeguard against. All employers must ensure that the place of work is safe for all employees. They must provide any safety equipment, clothing, breathing apparatus etc to protect employees who are undertaking work that may cause them harm. The use of heavy lifting equipment at the workplace is heavily regulated and must adhere to regular LOLER Inspections.

Due to this fatal accident at work, the families of the deceased are entitled to make a claim against his employee, claim bereavement award, make a dependency claim as well as getting help with their funeral expenses.

To discuss matters further regarding making an compensation for fatal accident at work claim, contact our expert solicitors on 0151 431 0548.

Agency Worker Died Due to Machinery at Work

It is believed the 47-year-old deceased who was an agency worker at the time of the accident died as a result of this accident at work.

The company who the worker was working for at the time of the accident supplied high-strength bar and cable systems, which resulted in the worker being in the factory at the time of the accident.

It is believed at the time of the accident the deceased was working on a machine which was used to apply adhesive tape to bars to stop corrosion when his clothing got caught in the machinery resulting in him being dragged into the machine and suffering fatal crush injuries.

An inquest heard that the worker had only been working there three weeks before the accident occurred and he was still training so he should not of been left unattended.

Fatal Accident at Work Compensation

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Compensation for fatal accident at work; Statistics show that there are approximately 152 fatal accidents at work a year for workers/employees who are carrying out their jobs.

Employers are under a duty to provide a safe working environment. Fatal accidents at work are on obvious hazard that employers must safeguard against. All employers must ensure that the place of work is safe for all employees. They must provide any saftey equipment, clothing, breathing apparatus etc to protect employees who are undertaking work that may cause them harm. Working at heights is an obvious danger and employers must provide not only the relevant safety equipment, but also training.

Fatal Accident Claims Compensation Guide

Here at R James Hutcheon solicitors we understand that loss of a loved one can cause pain, grief and suffering and that no amount of compensation can recover this loss. However, the award of compensation for fatal accident at work can help with the stress loved ones still having to pay the mortgage and bills such as funeral costs, loan repayments and general household expenses. A bereavement award can also be awarded to the deceased’s Spouse or Parents. For your information we have set up a fatal accident compensation guide. Anyone needing any more information please contact us Fatal Accident Claim Solicitor.

Two Maintenance Workers Fatally Killed

The two employees were taking part in maintenance work on a local bridge when a cable attached to a crane, snapped causing the deaths of the two employees at work.

It is believed the cage was released from the crane and crashed into the river, trapping the men under the surface.

According to a third man, who was in the cage with the two men who sadly lost their lives, they were trapped inside the cage under water for a number of minutes before help arrived.

The surviving man managed to free himself whilst under the surface and swam to safety.

They was later freed but had by then sadly lost their life in this “freak” fatal accident at work claims.

It is believed, one of the two men suffered a cardiac arrest before being transported to the hospital.

Emergency services advised they tried to make efforts to resuscitate the two men at the scene and later in hospital, but unfortunately was unsuccessful.

Statistics for fatal accidents at work claims:

Construction: 44 deaths involved in construction occurred in the past year.
Agriculture: 36 deaths in the past year.
Manufacturing: 21 deaths.
Other: 13 deaths.

Fatal Accident At Work Claims

Has one of your family members been killed in a fatal work accident? We understand that money is not on your mind when faced with such tragic consequences as fatal accident solicitor we can help you with all the paper-work and get to the truth about how your loved one had died.

Contact one of our fatal accident solicitors who are highly experienced and get free legal advice today to see if you are entitled to submit a fatal accidents at work claims against your loved one’s employer who in any event are insured for claims of this kind.

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Young Agency Worker Died Due to an Accident at Work

A young agency worker died due to an accident at work.

The 20-year-old agency construction worker was one of five other workers to be standing underneath a crane which was carrying a metal cage containing materials for work which was taking place on the building site when it tragically fell and crushed him to death.

Following a post-mortem examination it was confirmed the worker died of multiple injuries after the metal cage slipped from the chains connecting it to the crane.

Help and Assistance by Fatal Work Accident Solicitors?

If you need help following a death that has occrred at work, as fatal accident at work claim solicitors we will guide you every step of the way. Advice on Inquests, getting to the truth of what happend and compensation for the death, dependency and the cost of funderal expenses.

We appreciate that compensation for a fatal death at work claim is not everything, but we can help reduce the stress and paper-work required following a death at work claim and the compensation will help reduce the financial strain when a family loses close relative that they were financially dependent.

For more information, click the following links:
• Fatal accident at work claims
• Dependency Claim
• Bereavement award

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