A factory accident can leave you facing serious injuries, lost income, and long-term uncertainty. If unsafe conditions or employer negligence caused your injury, you have the right to claim compensation. Claims 24 Hours helps you understand your rights and takes care of the legal process for you. Our experienced team works quickly and professionally to secure the compensation you deserve, with no win, no fee.
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Factory Accident Compensation Claims – Know Your Rights
Working in a factory should never put your life or health at risk. While manufacturing environments are often fast-paced and physically demanding, your employer has a legal duty to keep you safe at all times. When that duty is breached and an accident happens, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Factory accidents can cause serious, life-changing injuries. Some workers are left unable to return to work, while others face long-term pain, financial strain, or permanent disability. If your injury was caused by unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, lack of training, or employer negligence, Claims 24 Hours is here to protect your rights.
A successful factory accident claim can help you recover compensation for your injuries, lost income, medical costs, and future care—while also helping prevent similar accidents from happening again.
Speak to Claims 24 Hours today for free advice: +44 20 7043 3779
What Is a Factory Accident?
A factory accident is any injury, illness, or fatal incident that occurs while carrying out your job in a manufacturing or industrial environment. These accidents often happen due to hazardous machinery, unsafe systems of work, poor supervision, or inadequate safety measures.
Factory injuries can occur suddenly, such as crush injuries or falls, or develop gradually over time through exposure to noise, chemicals, vibration, or repetitive tasks.
If the accident happened because your employer failed to take reasonable steps to protect you, you may have a valid compensation claim.
Common Causes of Factory Accidents
Factory environments involve complex processes, heavy machinery, and potentially dangerous substances. Accidents often happen when safety rules are ignored or corners are cut.
Common causes include:
- Faulty, poorly maintained, or unsafe machinery
- Missing safety guards on equipment
- Lack of proper training or supervision
- Failure to provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Slippery floors, cluttered walkways, or poorly stacked materials
- Unsafe manual handling practices
- Chemical spills or exposure to hazardous substances
- Forklift and vehicle collisions
- Working at height without adequate protection
Even one overlooked hazard can lead to a serious injury.
Types of Factory Accidents and Resulting Injuries
Factory accidents can be devastating. Depending on the circumstances, injuries may range from minor to catastrophic.
Common factory accident scenarios include:
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Falls from ladders, platforms, or mezzanines
- Limbs caught in machinery
- Being struck by moving vehicles or falling objects
- Explosions or fires
- Chemical burns or toxic exposure
These accidents can result in:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Crush injuries and amputations
- Severe burns and scarring
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Nerve damage and chronic pain
- Psychological trauma, anxiety, or PTSD
In the most tragic cases, factory accidents can result in fatal injuries.
Industrial Illness and Long-Term Conditions
Not all factory injury claims involve a single accident. Many workers develop industrial diseases after months or years of exposure to unsafe conditions.
You may be eligible to claim compensation if your work caused or contributed to conditions such as:
- Industrial deafness or hearing loss
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Occupational asthma or lung disease
- Asbestos-related illnesses
- Dermatitis and skin conditions
- Back injuries from repetitive manual handling
These conditions can seriously affect your quality of life and ability to work, even long after leaving the factory.
Your Employer’s Legal Responsibilities
Under UK health and safety law, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers must take reasonable steps to protect their workers.
This includes a duty to:
- Carry out proper risk assessments
- Provide adequate training and supervision
- Supply and maintain safe machinery and equipment
- Provide appropriate PPE free of charge
- Implement safe systems of work
- Keep the workplace clean, organised, and hazard-free
- Report and record workplace accidents
- Hold valid employer’s liability insurance
If your employer failed in any of these duties and you were injured as a result, they may be legally liable.
What Should I Do After a Factory Accident?
Taking the right steps early can strengthen your claim.
You should:
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Report the accident to your employer
- Ensure the incident is recorded in the accident book
- Take photos of the accident scene and your injuries if possible
- Gather witness contact details
- Keep records of medical treatment and expenses
Even if some time has passed, you may still be able to claim.
Can I Be Sacked for Making a Factory Accident Claim?
No. It is illegal for an employer to dismiss you or treat you unfairly for making a legitimate injury claim.
Compensation is paid through your employer’s insurance, not from their personal finances. If you are dismissed or treated unfairly because of your claim, you may have grounds for unfair dismissal or constructive dismissal.
What If a Loved One Died in a Factory Accident?
Losing a family member in a workplace accident is devastating. In certain cases, dependants or close family members may be entitled to claim compensation.
A fatal accident claim may help cover:
- Bereavement damages
- Loss of financial dependency
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of care and support
Claims 24 Hours handles these cases with sensitivity, respect, and care.
How Much Compensation Can I Claim?
The amount of compensation depends on:
- The severity of your injury
- How long recovery takes
- Impact on your ability to work
- Financial losses and future needs
Compensation may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of earnings (past and future)
- Medical and rehabilitation costs
- Travel expenses
- Adaptations to your home or vehicle
Every case is assessed individually to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve.
Time Limits for Factory Accident Claims
In most cases, you have three years to start a factory accident claim. This usually runs from:
- The date of the accident, or
- The date you were diagnosed with a work-related illness
Exceptions apply for children and individuals lacking mental capacity.
Why Choose Claims 24 Hours
Specialist Workplace Injury Knowledge
Factory accident claims are complex. They often involve machinery, safety procedures, risk assessments, and employer liability laws. Claims 24 Hours works with specialist solicitors who understand industrial environments and know exactly how to prove negligence in factory accident cases.
No Win, No Fee – No Financial Risk
You won’t pay anything upfront. If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t owe any legal fees. This allows you to pursue justice without worrying about additional financial stress during recovery.
Fast, Free Case Assessment
We assess your claim quickly and honestly. If you have a valid case, we move fast to protect evidence, contact insurers, and begin building a strong claim while details are still fresh.
Employer Insurance Handles the Cost
Your compensation does not come directly from your employer. UK law requires employers to hold liability insurance, meaning your claim is handled by insurers, not your workplace.
Support From Start to Finish
From your first call to the final settlement, we guide you through every step. You’ll always know where your claim stands and what happens next — no confusion, no pressure.
Focused on Maximum Compensation
We don’t rush claims. Your solicitor looks at the full impact of your injury, including future losses, long-term health effects, and emotional suffering, to ensure you receive everything you’re entitled to.
Start Your Factory Accident Claim Today
If you’ve been injured in a factory accident or developed an industrial illness due to unsafe working conditions, you don’t have to face it alone.
Claims 24 Hours offers free, confidential advice, fast case assessment, and access to experienced personal injury solicitors who will fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Factory Accident Claims
1. Can I claim compensation if I was injured in a factory accident?
Yes. If your injury happened because your employer failed to provide a safe working environment, proper training, or suitable equipment, you may be entitled to compensation.
2. What if the accident was partly my fault?
You may still be able to claim. If your employer also shared responsibility, compensation may be awarded but reduced to reflect shared fault. Each case is assessed individually.
3. Will I lose my job for making a claim?
No. It is illegal for your employer to dismiss or treat you unfairly for making a legitimate injury claim. If this happens, it may amount to unfair dismissal.
4. How long do I have to make a factory accident claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident or from the date a work-related illness was diagnosed. Some exceptions apply.
5. What compensation can I receive?
Compensation can cover pain and suffering, lost income, medical expenses, travel costs, future care, and long-term financial losses caused by your injury.
6. How much does it cost to start a claim?
Nothing. Claims 24 Hours operates on a no win, no fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs and no legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful.