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Angle Grinder Accident Claims – A Guide to Claiming Compensation

There is no denying that angle grinders can make a lot of construction tasks a lot quicker than normal. However, angle grinders can be dangerous and if precautions are not taken when using them, they can cause accidents and serious injuries. While you’re at work, your employer must try to ensure your safety. Consequently, if you’re injured while using an angle grinder, you could be entitled to claim compensation. This guide sets out how angle grinding accident claims work, when they are possible and what any compensation award could cover.

Our team are specially trained to identify those who might be entitled to make an accident at work claim. Therefore, if you’ve been injured by an angle grinder at work, why not ask for a free initial consultation? A specialist will review how you were injured and who is liable. If they consider that your claim is strong enough, they’ll partner you with a specialist solicitor. If they agree to represent you, they’ll do so on a No Win, No Fee basis.

To see if you could claim compensation for an angle grinder accident at work, you can:

  • Call 0333 241 2519 to speak with a legal advisor.
  • Use our free live chat service to get in touch (open 24/7).

Read on for more on when compensation for an angle grinder injury is possible or give us a call with any questions.

Types of Angle Grinder Injuries We Can Help With

Angle grinder accidents at work can result in a wide range of injuries, some of which may not be immediately obvious. As long as your claim meets the criteria outlined in the next section, our solicitors could help you claim for:

If you’ve been injured in an angle grinder accident at work, contact us to see if you could be entitled to compensation. We’ll assess your case for free and explain your next steps.

Can I Make an Angle Grinder Accident Claim?

In employment law, employers have a duty of care to try and keep all employees as safe as possible. Some of the laws relevant to using angle grinders safely at work include:

As such, where you’re injured by an angle grinder at work, you could be entitled to start a compensation claim if:

  • At the time of your accident, your employer owed you a duty of care; and
  • That duty was not upheld and caused you to be involved in an accident; and
  • As a result, you were injured by an angle grinder.

Shortly, we’ll let you know about the types of evidence you could use to prove all of the above criteria are true in your case so please keep reading.

What Types of Negligence Can Lead to Angle Grinder Claims?

Here are a few scenarios where you might be entitled to claim compensation for an angle grinding injury at work:

  • If your eyesight has been damaged (permanently or temporarily) because you were hit by debris from an angle grinder as your employer did not give you any eye protection.
  • You suffered a serious laceration to your leg after a kickback accident because your employer failed to provide training on how to use an angle grinder.
  • Due to a poorly maintained angle grinder, you had two fingers amputated because the power tool was off balance and difficult to control.
  • Your employer failed to consider other tools which meant you had to work with an angle grinder for prolonged periods. This caused you to be diagnosed with Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

These are just a few examples of when angle grinding accident claims may be possible. If you believe you’ve been injured and your employer’s negligence was to blame, please call our team for free legal advice about your options.

What Should I Do If I’m Injured by an Angle Grinder at Work?

If you’ve been injured by an angle grinder at work, taking the right steps is crucial to ensure your safety, document the incident, and support any potential compensation claim:

  • Visit A&E or your GP to have your angle grinder injuries treated and documented. Prompt treatment is essential for your health and to establish a clear record of your injuries.
  • Report and explain how the angle grinder accident occurred to your employer, including any faults with the tool or safety equipment.
  • Make sure the incident is logged in your employer’s accident report book, ensuring details of the accident and your injuries are accurate.
  • As soon and safely as possible, take photos of the accident scene, the angle grinder, and your injuries.

These steps not only help protect your rights but may also prompt your employer to address safety concerns to prevent similar accidents in the future.

What Evidence Can Be Used for Angle Grinder Injury Claims?

To build as strong a case as possible, you’ll need to supply evidence that shows why you were injured at work by an angle grinder. Some examples of evidence that you could use include:

  • Photographs of the angle grinder especially if they show any defects or hazards.
  • Contact details of those who witnessed the incident.
  • A copy of an accident report book entry to confirm when and where the incident happened.
  • Medical reports that confirm your injuries.
  • CCTV footage of the accident where available.
  • A copy of a Health and Safety Executive investigation report (if available).

Even if you don’t yet have much of the evidence needed to prove liability, please get in touch and let us review your angle grinder accident claim for free.

How Long Do I Have to Claim Compensation?

Legally, the UK has a 3-year time limit for personal injury claims. This is set by the Limitation Act 1980. For most angle grinding accident claims, the time limit starts from the date of the accident.

One exception to this rule is where the claimant lacks the mental capacity to deal with the claims process alone. This would need to be confirmed by a specialist and if that happens, there is no time limit for claiming.

Ideally, the claims process should be started as early as possible rather than waiting until the last minute. By starting early, you’ll leave plenty of time for evidence to be gathered and, if your claim is won, you’ll receive your compensation when you need it most.

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How Much Compensation for Injuries Caused by an Angle Grinder Accident?

If you make a successful angle grinder claim, you will receive a compensation offer. The amount offered will aim to compensate you for:

  • General damages: Any physical or emotional pain, discomfort and suffering your injuries have caused or will cause in the future. Also, you could receive compensation for any loss of amenity i.e. hobbies or activities that have been disrupted by your injuries.
  • Special damages: Financial losses, expenses or costs linked to your injuries.

Those valuing personal injury claims will often look up potential settlement ranges in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Before they do, they will need copies of medical records and independent medical reports so that they properly understand how you’ve suffered.

Your settlement should also ensure that your injuries do not leave you out of pocket. As such, special damages might be awarded for:

  • Care and support costs at home.
  • Prescription fees, physiotherapy and other medical expenses.
  • The cost of prosthetic limbs if they will help you more than those offered on the NHS.
  • Travel expenses.
  • Replacement costs for personal property damaged in the accident.
  • Lost income and future loss of earnings.
  • The cost of home modifications they’ll make it easier to cope with any permanent disability.

If your claim is handled by one of our accident-at-work solicitors, they’ll use their experience to try and ensure that any settlement offered covers all of your suffering both now and in the future.

Can Subcontractors Claim Angle Grinder Injury Compensation?

All employees are owed the same duty of care when it comes to health and safety at work. Therefore, if you work as a subcontractor on a construction site, for instance, you could claim for an angle grinding injury if the incident was caused by employer negligence.

To check if you’re eligible to start a claim, please call one of our legal advisors now.

Do You Need a Solicitor to Make a Work Injury Claim?

If you want to start an accident at work claim, you will probably have to deal with your employer’s insurance company. In many cases, they will try to limit how much compensation will be paid or try to dismiss the claim altogether.

As such, you might decide to find a personal injury solicitor to represent you to try and give yourself a better chance of being compensated fairly.

If your claim is managed by one of our solicitors, the services they could provide include:

  • Collecting and reviewing evidence.
  • Ensuring that your claim is filed correctly (and within the allowed timeframe).
  • Dealing with your employer’s insurers so that you don’t need to.
  • Fighting your corner in an attempt to secure the correct level of compensation.
  • Ensuring that you receive regular updates about the progress of your claim.

Using a solicitor with experience in accident-at-work claims can help to make the process a lot easier and much less stressful. They could even achieve a higher settlement than you might have expected if the claim is successful.

Can I Claim On A No Win, No Fee Basis?

All angle grinding accident claims taken on by our solicitors are managed on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Once you have signed a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), your solicitor can get to work on your claim. You won’t need to pay for their work up front and the same is true if the case is lost.

If you are compensated, a percentage of your settlement will be deducted to cover your solicitor’s success fee. This percentage is legally capped at 25% for your protection.

How Long Will the Claims Process Take?

The time it takes for an angle grinder injury claim to be settled will vary from case to case. Factors including injury severity, recovery time and long-term implications could all affect your claim’s duration.

For instance, if you sustained a severe laceration which left a very noticeable scar but have recovered in full within months, you might expect to receive a compensation payout within 4 to 6 months.

Conversely, if you severed a nerve in your hand during an angle grinder accident, you might need multiple surgeries to try and rectify the damage. There could also be some permanent nerve damage which could delay your claim further. In these scenarios, it is not unheard of for claims to take up to a year or more.

To find out how long your angle grinding accident claim might take, please get in touch today.

Contacting Us About an Angle Grinder Accident Compensation Claim

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries at work because of an angle grinder accident, we are happy to check if you might be entitled to claim compensation. As such, please contact us by:

  • Phoning 0333 241 2519 to discuss your case with a legal advisor.
  • Use our online chat service to get in touch any time of day or night.

There’s nothing to lose by getting in touch as we’re happy to provide a free initial consultation for you even if you decide not to take your claim any further. If you do want to progress the claim, we could connect you with a solicitor from our team. Crucially, all accepted angle grinding accident claims are processed on a No Win, No Fee basis meaning you’ll only pay your solicitor for their work if you receive damages for your suffering.

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