Rapid advice on reporting, evidence and interim payments
After an accident, the first steps you take can make a real difference to the strength of your claim. We give rapid, straightforward advice on:
- Reporting the incident to your employer and ensuring it’s properly recorded in the accident book.
- Preserving evidence such as photos of the scene, contact details for witnesses and copies of site permits or toolbox talks.
- Accessing interim payments to cover urgent costs like medical treatment, travel for appointments and immediate loss of earnings.
Our solicitors can help you request an early interim payment from the employer’s insurer while your full claim is prepared. We’ll also guide you through filling out forms and making sure deadlines are met so your rights are protected from day one.
Forklift, conveyor and machinery injury claims
Injuries caused by forklifts, conveyors and other machinery are among the most serious workplace incidents. They often lead to long-term disability, psychological trauma and significant financial strain. Common scenarios we deal with include:
- Forklift collisions in loading bays
- Entanglement or crush injuries on conveyors
- Accidents during machine maintenance or cleaning
- Injuries from faulty guards, emergency stops or sensors
When machinery is involved, our approach is technical and thorough. We instruct engineers and safety experts to inspect maintenance records and machine logs, obtain witness statements from colleagues, and work with specialist medical professionals to document your injuries and prognosis. Our goal is to build a clear chain of responsibility so we can maximise your workplace injury compensation.
Handling complicated employer-insurance liability
Employer liability and insurance issues can be complicated. Many claims involve third parties, subcontractors, or disputed fault where insurers seek to limit payout. Faircloughs has extensive experience negotiating these complexities without losing sight of your needs.
We routinely handle cases that involve:
- Multiple employers on shared sites
- Contractor and subcontractor liability
- Denied liability or delayed insurer responses
- Employer insolvency or refusal to accept fault
Our solicitors combine legal experience with a practical understanding of workplace procedures, policy limits and litigation strategy. We aim to resolve the claim quickly where possible, but we are ready to litigate when insurers refuse to offer a fair settlement. We operate on a No Win No Fee basis for most accident at work claims, which means you can pursue compensation without upfront legal fees and with predictable financial risk.
Why choose Faircloughs for your claim
- Proven experience with workplace and industrial injury claims across Greater Manchester and the Wigan borough.
- Local understanding of Ashton-in-Makerfield’s industrial landscape and common injury causes.
- Client-focused communication with clear, regular updates and a single point of contact for your claim.
- No Win No Fee funding available to reduce financial pressure while your claim proceeds.
- Specialist expert network including occupational health consultants, engineers and rehabilitation specialists.
We treat every claim as unique and work to secure compensation that reflects medical needs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and future care where required.
