Faulty Equipment Claims

Compensation for injuries caused by defective machinery

It is important to know what work equipment is defined as and how it may be faulty or defective. You should also be aware of how your employer may be responsible and how to make a claim based on faulty equipment. Information will also be provided on who you should turn to and the best type of solicitor to use to make sure you get all of the compensation you deserve.

Work equipment includes any machines, tools or devices such as elevators, which help you carry out your job. A defective work equipment compensation claim can be made if the equipment does not work or if the defect causes you an injury.

When making a claim, all you have to do is show how the equipment you were given was faulty and that you suffered an injury as a result. Although your employer is responsible for your injuries, it is important to know that you do not have to prove that your employer was at fault but just show the defect. This is known as ‘strict liability’. So no matter how new your equipment is, how recently it was serviced or how well it was maintained, if it has a defect then you may be entitled to make a claim in compensation.

The amount of compensation to receive will depend on your case but will also depend on your solicitor. To obtain the best results and claim the maximum amount of compensation the way to claim is to use a specialist work related accident solicitor. If you are successful you will also be able to claim the costs spent on your solicitor.