Dumfries is the largest town in Dumfries and Galloway, with Stranraer and Annan being the two other main towns in the region.
Around 70% of the land in Dumfries and Galloway is given over to agriculture, so it's not surprising that farming and forestry are two major economic contributors in the region. There is also a range of light industry in the area and tourism also makes another significant contribution to the region's economy.
As a result, in Dumfries and Galloway, we see a wide-range of workplace accident claims, from farming accidents and forestry accidents to personal injuries suffered in shops and offices.
Serious workplace accident claims in Dumfries
Sadly, alongside construction and manufacturing, the forestry and farming industries are two of the most dangerous sectors for workers.
Workplace accident risks in these industries include:
- working with chainsaws and moving machinery
- being struck by falling objects, such as tree branches and bales of hay
- working at height
- working with animals and livestock
- working around farm and forestry vehicles, including forklift trucks, tractors and balers, etc.
- working close to overhead power lines
This list is by no means exhaustive and there are numerous other risks which may cause a serious workplace accident to occur.
The injuries which may occur include:
- head injury
- spinal injury
- amputation injuries
- chemical burns
- asphyxiation and drowning
- crush injuries
Sadly, some serious workplace accidents will cause catastrophic, life-changing injuries and, tragically, fatal injuries.
Contact Thompsons work accident solicitors in Dumfries if you have suffered an injury in the workplace.
Other types of workplace injury claims in Dumfries
Thompson's personal injury claim solicitors in Scotland also help clients who have suffered injuries in other types of accidents and incidents, such as:
- slips and trips
- soft-tissue damage (sprains and strains)
- manual handling injuries
- skin conditions caused by irritants and harmful substances
- occupational asthma
- burns and scalds
Experienced work accident claim solicitors in Dumfries
If you have been involved in an accident at work caused by your employer's negligence or by the actions of a fellow employee, and suffered personal injury or workplace illness as a result, talk to Thompsons today to see if we can help.
The team in Dumfries is led by Hannah Bennett who has more than 16 years of experience helping clients receive the personal injury compensation they deserve.
Hannah has worked on some of the most high-profile cases in Scotland and her clients have received hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation. With a special interest in health and safety law, Hannah is experienced in litigating in the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts, especially on high-value, complex, serious injury claims.
Talk to Thompsons today about your work accident personal injury claim in Dumfries and we will explain how we can help. Most cases can be handled on a No Win No Fee basis, which means there is no financial risk in the unlikely event that your claim is unsuccessful.
Call the main Thompsons switchboard on 0800 0891 331, or fill in our online claim form and we will be happy to assist you.
