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Warehouse environments are often bustling with activity and heavy machinery, and can be fraught with potential hazards.
Accidents in these settings can lead to serious injuries, which can significantly impact the lives of employees and their families. In England and Wales, workers who suffer injuries in warehouse accidents have the right to seek compensation.
All employers have a duty of care to ensure that their employees are able to carry out their roles as safely as possible at all times. A breach in that duty of care could lead to an accident occurring, for example failure to train employees in manual handling techniques could result in a member of staff sustaining a lower back injury due to incorrectly lifting a heavy load.
After any accident, compensation can help you to put your life back together. The money you are awarded will depend on the type and severity of your injury, and it can help towards medical costs, home or vehicle adaptations, and loss of earnings already incurred and those likely to be incurred in the future.
As well as being compensated financially, making a claim can also help to bring those responsible for your accident to justice, and hopefully prevent anyone else from experiencing the same fate in the future.
Am I eligible to make a warehouse accident claim?
Determining eligibility for making a warehouse accident claim involves assessing several factors. If you have been injured in a warehouse accident in England or Wales, you may be eligible to make a claim if certain criteria are met, including:
Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment, this includes conducting regular risk assessments, providing proper training and safety equipment, ensuring machinery and equipment are maintained, and implementing adequate safety procedures.
To make a claim, you need to demonstrate that your employer breached their duty of care. This could include failing to provide necessary training, ignoring reported hazards, not maintaining equipment properly, and lacking proper safety protocols.
You must show that the employer’s breach of duty directly caused your injury. For example if you were injured because of faulty equipment that your employer failed to repair, there’s a clear link between the employer’s negligence and your injury.
The injury must be significant enough to warrant compensation. This could include physical injuries (e.g., fractures, lacerations, back injuries), psychological injuries (e.g., stress, anxiety, PTSD), and long-term health issues (e.g., respiratory problems from exposure to hazardous substances).
Claims must generally be filed within three years from the date of the accident or the date when you became aware of the injury. Exceptions to this rule include if the injured party is under 18, the three-year limit starts from their 18th birthday, and in cases of industrial diseases, the time limit starts from the date of diagnosis.
You must be an employee or a worker to make a claim against your employer. Contractors or self-employed individuals working on the premises may also be eligible under certain conditions, depending on the nature of their relationship with the company.
Our Warehouse Accident Claims Expertise
Here at Lanyon Bowdler we have helped many people to seek justice and claim compensation after an accident. Our experienced and diligent Personal Injury Team work tirelessly to build a strong case, ensuring the most favourable outcome to your claim. Whether you have been injured by a falling object in the warehouse, or have sustained a crush injury involving heavy machinery, if the accident occurred due to somebody else’s negligence, we can help you to claim what you deserve.
We have offices in Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales and are able to assist those in the surrounding areas. We can also accept cases from clients anywhere in England or Wales, so don’t hesitate to contact us to find out more about our personal injury services.
When you entrust us to handle your compensation claim, you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands. We are proud to have received high level accreditations from both Chambers UK and The Legal 500, which is testament to our commitment to go above and beyond for every client we work with.
The Personal Injury Team is recognised in Tier 2 for the West Midlands in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500, which states: ‘The ‘very client-centred’ team at Lanyon Bowdler is ably led by Dawn Humphries who is based at the Shrewsbury office. Humphries excels in serious brain and spinal injuries. She is also well-regarded for her work on employers’ liability claims that arise from accidents at work, particularly at construction sites. Telford-based Debbie Humphries is recommended for her representation of clients who have sustained life-changing injuries. Phillip Roberts is at the Hereford office, and has particular experience in areas such as accident at work cases and loss of limbs claims. Associate Karen Clarke is another notable member of the practice’.
The 2025 of the Legal 500 includes the following work highlights:
Represented claimant in PI claim against a well-known sporting activities franchise, where claimant sustained a C5 fracture of the neck rendering him tetraplegic, resulting in a claim estimated to be worth over £10m.
Represented claimant in PI claim against employer, having sustained fractures to L2, 3, 4 and 5 after falling from a roof. Contentious evidence in respect of quantum led to negotiations which successfully secured a £500,000 settlement for the client.
Represented claimant via their litigation friend in a PI claim against a defendant driver, successfully negotiating a settlement of £2.9m ahead of a liability trial.
Chambers UK 2025 rank the department in Band 1 in the Midlands and states ‘Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors is a leading Shropshire firm advising on an extensive breadth of personal injury cases, including high-value RTA and accident-at-work claims. The firm is particularly experienced in acting for clients with spinal and cerebral injuries. The team is skilled in handling military cases and accidents abroad. It also works alongside clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams to fully support clients’.
Strengths
“All communication was appropriately fast and always put into suitable non-legal layman terms.”
“It is easy to get in contact with the team and they are always open to discussing the complexities of each case. The service they provide to their clients is excellent.”
Dawn Humphries handles a wide range of orthopaedic and spinal injury claims. She is active on an array of personal injury cases, including those relating to workplace accidents and RTAs.
“Dawn is very highly regarded, clients love her and she’s very down to earth.”
“Dawn is empathetic and sympathetic but very calmly assertive when it came to pushing back onto defence.”
Debbie Humphries is highlighted for her experience in handling a full range of severe injury matters, including motor incidents and accidents at work.
“She has an excellent reputation.”
Your Warehouse Accident Compensation questions answered
Warehouse accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries, varying in severity from minor to life-threatening, and can even be fatal in some cases. Some of the most common types of injuries sustained in warehouse accidents include musculoskeletal injuries, head injuries, broken bones, cuts, bruises, and lacerations. Some accidents can lead to serious injuries such as amputations, crush injuries, and electrocution. Long-term health conditions may also develop due to prolonged exposure to certain chemicals and substances, for example respiratory problems or contact dermatitis.
Warehouse environments are inherently hazardous due to the nature of the work, which involves heavy lifting, machinery operation, and the movement of goods. There are a variety of scenarios in which a warehouse accident may occur, including things like improper manual handling, slips, trips, and falls, objects falling from height, machinery accidents, vehicle accidents, and fire and explosions. Exposure to hazardous substances or faulty electrical equipment can also cause serious warehouse accidents for which you may be able to claim compensation.
In order to prevent warehouse accidents from occurring, employers should:
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits.
- Implement comprehensive training programs for all employees.
- Maintain clear and organised workspaces with effective housekeeping.
- Enforce the use of PPE and ensure it is readily available and fit for purpose.
- Ensure all equipment and machinery are regularly inspected and maintained.
- Promote a culture of safety where employees feel empowered to report hazards.
- Enhance workplace ergonomics by evaluating and adjusting equipment accordingly.
- Provide clear safety signage and instructions.
- Ensure the working area is well lit at all times.
- Develop and enforce strict safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Enforce safe working practices such as manual handling policies and speed limits within the warehouse.
As an employee in a warehouse, you have a responsibility to follow protocol to keep everyone safe. This includes following the safety procedures by adhering to your training, using equipment correctly, and reporting hazards as you see them, as well as using the personal protective equipment you are provided with, and ensuring it remains in good condition. Accidents can also be avoided if you practise safe manual handling, maintain a tidy and organised workspace, and communicate effectively with your colleagues; any concerns should always be raised with your supervisor.
In England and Wales, employment laws protect workers from being unfairly dismissed or treated unfavourably for asserting their rights, including the right to seek compensation for workplace injuries. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, it is illegal for an employer to dismiss an employee for making a personal injury claim. If an employer does dismiss you for this reason, you may have grounds for an unfair dismissal claim. Employees are protected when they raise health and safety concerns. If you are dismissed or treated poorly for reporting an accident or making a claim, this could be considered a violation of health and safety protections. Any form of retaliation by your employer, such as demotion, harassment, or changes to your job duties because you made a claim, is also illegal and can be challenged.
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Our Personal Injury Lawyers have decades of experience supporting claimants through a variety of compensation claims cases related to work and warehouse accidents.
Contact us today to discuss your situation and offer tailored legal advice, and find out how we can help support you with a Warehouse Accident Claim by calling us, or completing our online inquiry form on this page.
Lanyon Bowdler is a highly recognised firm of solicitors in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Mid and North Wales, Birmingham, and the Midlands. We offer a full range of legal service, often acting on fixed-fee or No Win No Fee (CFA) basis.
As a leading law firm, we regularly act for clients on Work Injury Claims from our offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy in North Wales, helping claimants across England and Wales. Contact us today for a free assessment of your Warehouse Accident Claim.
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