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Dangerous Machinery Injury Claim Lawyers & Defective Equipment Injury Claims

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Are you looking to start a Dangerous Machinery Claim? If so, then contact us today.

Our expert Defective Equipment Solicitors can help you with everything, from claiming for your personal injury and your losses, such as lost earnings and travel expenses, to arranging private medical treatment and rehabilitation to assist in your recovery and get your life back on track.

Injuries from machines, tools or industrial equipment can be very serious and are capable of having devastating long-term effects. In some cases, these injuries can be life-changing.

Beyond the physical pain and suffering you have experienced. You may now be facing significant limitations on your lifestyle.

You don't have to pursue compensation for a workplace injury on your own. You need specialist advice. Trust us to help you.

 

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What accidents can lead to a Dangerous Machinery Claim?

Serious injuries can arise as a result of accidents involving any type of faulty equipment in the workplace.

Common accidents include trapped fingers or hands, eye and ear injuries, and electric shocks. Our expert Defective Equipment Solicitors can help you with any type of workplace injury claim.

Some common causes include:

  • Faulty electrical equipment
  • Defective works vehicles
  • Defective work equipment
  • Unguarded drills and saws
  • Unsafe or old work equipment
  • Poorly designed equipment
  • Poorly maintained machinery
  • Lack of personal protective equipment
  • Mechanical failures

Faulty or defective work equipment could include anything as simple as an office chair collapsing to an industrial furnace exploding.  The question of whether negligence led to the accident often depends on the quality and condition of the equipment itself and the system of inspection and maintenance of the company.

If you would like to discuss what happened to you with an approachable and experienced solicitor, or you have any questions at all about your Dangerous Machinery Claim, please get in touch.

 

Do I have a valid Dangerous Machinery Claim?

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to ensure that all equipment is in good working order, to a standard suitable for its intended use, and that the equipment is used safely at all times.

You are entitled to adequate information, instruction and training on the equipment you use as part of your job, and only those who have had adequate training are allowed to use the equipment.

‘Using’ the equipment could also mean starting or stopping, resetting, maintaining, repairing, cleaning, moving or modifying it.

If the type of equipment used in your workplace is potentially dangerous, a detailed risk assessment must be carried out by your employer to consider all of the possible dangers to staff and take all reasonable steps to minimise the risks to you and your colleagues.

If your employer has failed in their duty of care as outlined in PUWER, it means they were negligent and you may be entitled to compensation.

Further legislation came into force in 2005 (the Control of Vibrations at Work Regulations) which requires the assessment of the health risks arising from regular exposure to high levels of vibration through the use of hand-held power tools such as grinders, chainsaw or road breakers.

If you believe you have suffered an accident as a result of a breach of these regulations, you may have a valid Dangerous Machinery Claim.

 

What is my Employer’s responsibility to avoid Defective Equipment Injuries?

As part of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 employers have a legal obligation to provide you with a clean and safe working environment, proper equipment, and also to ensure that all their staff have been fully trained on all aspects of their job.

This includes being fully trained in health and safety at work.

If they fail in their duty to look after you whilst you are working for them then they can be held to account by the law. No one should ever have to go to work and suffer an injury or death. The laws that apply to defective equipment in the workplace include:

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
  • The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
  • The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
  • The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
  • Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and 2011

Your key contacts for Dangerous Equipment Accidents

PSR Solicitors are recognised experts in defective equipment accident compensation claims in North Wales & Cheshire.

 

Richard Layfield

Richard Layfield LLB

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims.

Richard Layfield LLB

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

I've been a Solicitor at PSR Solicitors since March 2013 and am head of Personal Injury throughout the firm as well as having full responsibility for managing the Rhyl office. 

I completed both my Law LLB and LPC degrees at Cardiff University, graduating in 2008 and 2009 respectively.  Thereafter, I completed my 2-year training contract at a firm based in Cardiff, then I was retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales. 

As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims. 

Outside of work I'm a keen rugby fan, who enjoys running and travel. 

Shotton Office, Rhyl Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office

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Paul Rossiter

Paul Rossiter LLB Law

Managing Director

Paul Rossiter LLB Law

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I qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and worked as a Personal Injury Specialist throughout my legal career, dealing with high value serious injury cases obtaining both compensation and rehabilitation for my clients. I was a member of APIL (Association Of Personal injury Lawyers) and recognised by the Law Society as being a Senior Personal Injury Solicitor.

After working in various law firms, both small high street firms and a larger practice in Manchester, I saw a gap in the market for a high quality practice that had the same core high street values of being personable and approachable and combining them with the efficiency and professionalism of a larger practice. PSR Solicitors was therefore established in 2009 and since then PSR Solicitors has provided high quality legal services to local clients throughout North Wales and Cheshire.  

I live in Chester with my young family and 2 dogs and enjoy regular holidays along the coast of North Wales and Ibiza. 

I have recently been asked to join the board of trustees at Platform For Life, a mental health counselling charity in Chester. Good mental health is the foundation of a more fulfilled, happy and healthy life, yet many families struggle to access the help and support they need to achieve it. Platform for Life offers free local counselling and play therapy for families who would otherwise not be able to afford it.

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Richard Layfield

Richard Layfield LLB

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Rhyl Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office

Richard Layfield LLB

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

I've been a Solicitor at PSR Solicitors since March 2013 and am head of Personal Injury throughout the firm as well as having full responsibility for managing the Rhyl office. 

I completed both my Law LLB and LPC degrees at Cardiff University, graduating in 2008 and 2009 respectively.  Thereafter, I completed my 2-year training contract at a firm based in Cardiff, then I was retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales. 

As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims. 

Outside of work I'm a keen rugby fan, who enjoys running and travel. 

  •  01745 345355
Richard Layfield
Mark House

Mark House LLB

Solicitor - Head of Litigation

USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Wrexham Office, Colwyn Bay Office, Wallasey Office

Mark House LLB

Solicitor - Head of Litigation

I completed my law degree and legal practice course at Nottingham Law School, before qualifying as a solicitor in 2004. I then worked at a specialist personal injury firm in the East Midlands and a leading regional firm, before joining PSR in 2017.

With PSR I've continued to specialise in acting for Personal Injury claimants and have developed a keen understanding of the procedures and tactics involved in pursuing a claim, as well as the difficulties and concerns faced by people who have suffered as the result of an accident.

Since 2014 I've been proud to help hundreds of people. I've represented the public in all manner of injury claims, including serious orthopaedic injuries, brain damage, and psychological trauma. I was instructed to deal with claims for clients in the aftermath of the Potters Bar rail crash and the Penhallow hotel fire.

In addition, I represent clients in relation to all manner of disputes. I have dealt with professional negligence claims, such as those against solicitors and builders. I have helped clients recover money which is due to them and to dispute invoices which have been sent to them. I have helped business defend claims against them. I have tackled neighbour and boundary disputes.

I live locally to the Colwyn Bay office, and outside of work, I enjoy taking advantage of the coastal and mountain outdoor activities which are available on the doorstep. I'm also heavily involved with an outdoor pursuits charity, which I find an enjoyable and rewarding way of using my free time.

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Mark House
Jasmine Simpson

Jasmine Simpson LLB (Hons)

Solicitor

USUAL LOCATIONS: Rhyl Office, Colwyn Bay Office

Jasmine Simpson LLB (Hons)

Solicitor

I joined PSR Solicitors in May 2022 as part of their first cohort of Trainee Solicitors. After being admitted as a Solicitor in August 2023, I joined the firm's Litigation Department.

I completed my Law degree at The University of Liverpool in 2018, then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law, Chester.

Outside of work I enjoy making the most of living in North Wales and often spend my weekends on the Llyn Peninsula. I also enjoy going to the gym, skiing holidays and travelling to warmer destinations.

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Jasmine Simpson

What evidence do I need for a Defective Equipment Injury Claim?

For a workplace injury claim to be successful, you need to prove that you were injured, and that your employer was at fault.  The key pieces of information you will need to support your claim are:

  • Medical reports
  • Witness statements
  • Videos and photos
  • Equipment inspection records
  • Training records

In some cases, you may be asked to undergo an independent medical examination to assess your injuries.

Our specialist Defective Machinery Injury Solicitors can help you collect and document all evidence related to your claim. PSR Solicitors have been supporting individuals through the legal process of making a claim against their employers for many years, with a high rate of success. Contact us today to assess your Dangerous Machinery Claims.

 

What can I include in Dangerous Machinery Claims?

If you have been injured as a result of an accident involving defective or dangerous machinery, you may be entitled to compensation for a number of expenses and damages.

Firstly, you will receive an amount of compensation for your pain, suffering, and loss of amenity (PSLA), also known as your general damages. This is calculated depending on the type and severity of your injury, in addition to the effects it has had on your life.

Your compensation for a dangerous equipment injury will also include special damages. This is compensation for financial losses and expenses, past and future, that you have incurred because of your injury at work. These may include:

  • Loss of earnings for time off work
  • Medical, rehabilitation, and care costs
  • Travel expenses, such as additional fuel costs
  • Projected future losses caused by your injury
  • Necessary adaptation to your home or vehicle

Calculating the amount of compensation you deserve can be complex, and having expert legal counsel by your side is crucial. We can help you find out how much you could be entitled to, and to claim it from who was responsible for your injury.

 

Would my job be at risk if I make a claim?

When you are injured at work, it is perfectly within your rights to claim compensation for your pain, suffering, and other damages.

Employers are legally required to have a valid insurance policy, which is where your compensation for any injury will be paid out from. You should not be worried about hurting your employer’s company, as they will not be paying your compensation directly.

You are protected against retaliation by law. You cannot be dismissed, disciplined, or treated unfairly because of a legitimate compensation claim you have made for an injury suffered at work.

PSR Solicitors has years of experience liaising with employers and insurance companies to both secure high amounts of compensation and reduce the stress associated with the legal process. With our expert legal support, you can rest assured your job is safe.

 

How we can help

As one of the leading personal injury compensation claims law firms in Wales, we have offices in Wrexham, Rhyl, Shotton, Colwyn Bay and we have specialist Accident at Work Solicitors available to help you make a compensation claim.

If you are looking to claim compensation for a personal injury suffered as a result of defective machinery or faulty work equipment and you want free advice from a fully qualified solicitor then please contact us now.

Using one of our expert Defective Equipment Solicitors ensures that you have the best chance of winning your claim and receiving the maximum compensation your injuries and circumstances deserve. We handle the majority of our cases on a No Win No Fee Basis.

For more information on the prospective value of your Accident Work Compensation Claim, please go to our Personal Injury Claims Calculator.

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Contact our Dangerous or Defective Machinery Injury Solicitors Today

For a free, no-obligation consultation contact us today for a swift and effective response from our work accident solicitors.

We are a leading practice of Personal Injury Lawyers in Cheshire, with offices in Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Rhyl, Shotton, Wrexham, Wallasey, and Chester. We regularly act for clients on serious injury claims across North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Liverpool. As recognised expert work accident claims specialists we can support your needs wherever you live in Wales, England & Northern Ireland.

We will respond to any query within one hour of normal office hours, or the next working day if you contact us during the evening or at the weekend. 

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