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Dangerous Machinery Injury Claim Lawyers & Defective Equipment Injury Claims

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Do you require a solicitor to help you with a Defective Machinery Injury Compensation Claim?  If so, then contact PSR Solicitors today.

Injuries from machines, tools or industrial equipment can be very serious and are capable of having devastating long-term effects. In some cases, machinery 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 may also be suffering from a loss of income which can add further strain on your situation.

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

Pursuing compensation for a workplace injury is not something that you have to do on your own, you need specialist advice. Trust us to help you.

 

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About defective machinery injury compensation claims.

Accidents involving any type of faulty equipment in the workplace can cause serious injuries, but particularly those involving defective machinery. 

Common accidents include trapped fingers or hands, eye and ear injuries, and electric shocks.

Our experienced 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 put in place by the employer.

If you would like to discuss what happened to you with an approachable and experienced solicitor, or you have any questions at all about defective machinery claim please get in touch.

How do I know if I have a case?

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.

Employees must receive adequate information, instruction and training on the equipment they use as part of their job, and that only employees who have had adequate training 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 you and your colleagues 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 companies to assess the health risks arising from regular exposure to high levels of vibration through the use of hand-held machinery and power tools such as grinders, chainsaw or road breakers.

Unfortunately some employers choose to ignore these regulations, and as a result, increase the likelihood of an accident.

Employer responsibility.

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.

We understand that you may feel uncomfortable about making a defective work equipment claim, particularly as you may have concerns over your future job security.

However, he law states that you cannot be dismissed if you are injured due to employer negligence, and they must have insurance in place to cover them. They won’t have to pay you compensation themselves.

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

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.

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 specialist solicitors ensures that you have the best chance of winning your claim and receiving the maximum compensation your injuries and circumstances deserve. We will handle everything 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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For a free, no-obligation consultation contact us today for a swift and effective response from our work accident solicitors.

With offices in Wrexham, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, Shotton (Deeside), and Ellesmere Port, we are a leading practice of Personal Injury Lawyers in Cheshire. 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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PSR Solicitors are recognised experts in work accident compensation claims in North Wales & Cheshire.

 

Richard Layfield

Richard Layfield

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

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

I've been a Solicitor at PSR Solicitors since March 2013 and now take full responsibility for leading 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 retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales, for the countryside and the people.. 

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. 

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Paul Rossiter

Paul Rossiter

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Shotton Office, Wrexham Office, Rhyl Office, Colwyn Bay Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office

Paul Rossiter

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I am the Managing Director of PSR Solicitors. 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 in Shotton, Deeside with this aim. 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.

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

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

Richard Layfield

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

I've been a Solicitor at PSR Solicitors since March 2013 and now take full responsibility for leading 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 retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales, for the countryside and the people.. 

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

Solicitor - Head of Litigation

Shotton Office, Wrexham Office, Colwyn Bay Office, Wallasey Office

Mark House

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

Trainee Solicitor

Colwyn Bay Office

Jasmine Simpson

Trainee Solicitor

I joined PSR Solicitors in May 2022 as part of their first cohort of Trainee Solicitors.

I started my legal studies at The University of Liverpool graduating with an LLB Law Degree in 2018. I then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, Chester.

I am currently training within the Personal Injury and Litigation Departments, having already trained in Conveyancing and Family Law. I am on track to qualify as a solicitor in summer 2023.

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

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Jasmine Simpson

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