Fatal injuries at work

Injuries happen in the workplace every day, but most people will recover from their injuries after a period of rest or following medical intervention. Sadly, some accidents at work cause fatal injuries to workers.

Over the years, work environments have become much safer as health and safety laws have improved. However, rules and regulations are not always followed as closely as they should be, leading to a vast number of fatal injuries. In many cases, a fatal injury will be caused by an employer’s negligence or lack of adequate training and safety procedures.

Compensation may be the last thing on your mind following the loss of a loved one; however, you have a right to seek compensation if someone else was to blame for their death. If your loved one has been killed at work, you may be able to make a claim for fatal injuries at work compensation.

Common accidents that lead to fatal injuries at work

Work related fatal accidents, unfortunately, claim the lives of many individuals each year. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) implements occupational health and safety measures to protect workers and keeps track of the rate of fatal injuries at work that occur each year. According to the HSE, 138 worker deaths occurred in Great Britain during the 2023/24 period and 87 members of the public were killed in work-related accidents.

Some of the most common types of accidents that result in fatal injuries at work include:

• Falls from Height: This remains one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities. Falls from ladders, roofs, scaffolding, and other elevated surfaces can have devastating consequences.
• Being Struck by a Moving Vehicle: Accidents involving vehicles, such as forklifts, cars, and trucks, can result in serious injuries and fatalities.
• Being Struck by a Moving Object: This includes incidents where workers are struck by falling objects, flying debris, or moving machinery parts.
• Trapped by Something Collapsing or Overturning: Accidents involving collapsing structures, equipment, or materials can lead to fatal injuries.
• Contact with Moving Machinery: Contact with dangerous machinery parts can cause severe injuries and death.

Time limits to making a fatal injury at work claim

Typically, you have three years from the date of an accident to make a claim for personal injury.

If you have lost a loved one due to an accident at work, then you will have three years from the date of their death, or the date it was discovered their fatality was due to an incident at work.

If you would like to discuss the limitation period with one of our personal injury solicitors then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today.

Why choose Beacon Law?

Beacon Law is a leading personal injury law firm that offers a range of personal injury claim services to our clients, including fatal injury at work claims. We provide a high level of service to all our clients and work hard to ensure they receive the appropriate treatment and highest level of compensation for their injuries.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident and are looking to make a claim, please contact us on 0330 1332 857. Alternatively, please complete our online form, and a fatal accident expert will contact you to help you start your claim.

Beacon Law are a Solicitors registered in England and Wales with our registered office based in Manchester. We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.