Injury caused by a machine

Injuries caused by machinery may result from the negligence of an employee from another company, or even from the removal of safety guards or protective devices by your own employer. Workplace accidents are sometimes also caused by faulty machinery, resulting from product defects, design faults, careless installation or negligent maintenance. If you have been injured by faulty machinery or equipment, or due to a missing safety device or guard, you can engage us to recover damages from the other party, whether this is the manufacturer, a third party or your own employer. We will take care of everything for you.

Machines of all kinds are widely used in a variety of workplaces, from food processing plants and garages to furniture and car factories. All these machines must undergo rigorous quality control before they can be deemed safe for use and receive a stamp of approval. However, despite all the strict safety measures, accidents still occur in workplaces where such machines are used.

The term ‘machine’ covers a very wide range of equipment, from heavy machinery on a construction site to a simple pen used in an office. These include, amongst others:

• electronic equipment;
• electrical equipment;
• power tools and hand tools;
• kitchen appliances;
• office supplies;
• furniture such as office chairs and desks;
• ladders and scaffolding;
• vehicles, including cars, vans, tractors, forklift trucks, etc.;
• cleaning equipment.

In the workplace, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that all safety measures are in place and that all machinery is used correctly and safely. This means:

• The carrying out of risk assessments relating to the machinery and the associated work processes;
• Regular maintenance of all machinery;
• Give top priority to essential repairs;
• Ensure that all staff who will be operating machinery have received the necessary training;
• Ensure that all staff are provided with the relevant protective equipment and that the full set of equipment is always worn when operating a machine.

Regardless of which of the above factors was directly or indirectly responsible, if you suffer a machinery-related injury, you can engage a specialist from Sparta Legal to represent your interests.

We take care of everything for you and get the most out of your business, completely free of charge.