Injured in a Warehouse or Factory? You Could Be Owed Thousands.
Warehouses and factories are high-risk environments — heavy machinery, forklift trucks, conveyor systems, racking at height, and the constant movement of goods create hazards that employers must manage. When they fail to provide adequate training, maintain equipment, implement safe systems of work, or comply with regulations, and you are injured as a result, you have every right to claim.
Scottish Claims Helpline handles factory and warehouse accident claims across Scotland on a no win no fee basis. Your claim is against your employer’s liability insurer. There is no financial risk to you.
How Much Could You Receive?
| Injury Type | Typical Award |
|---|
| Minor injuries — sprains, cuts | £2,000 - £10,000 |
| Fractures from falls or falling objects | £10,000 - £40,000 |
| Forklift or machinery crush injuries | £40,000 - £150,000+ |
| Amputation or permanent disability | £80,000 - £300,000+ |
Based on Judicial College Guidelines for pain and suffering only.
That’s not all. Factory and warehouse workers often lose significant earnings if their injury prevents return to physical work. Additional payments cover lost earnings, retraining, private treatment, rehabilitation and care costs.
Who Can Claim?
Any warehouse, factory or distribution centre worker injured due to their employer’s negligence can claim — including agency workers and temps. Common causes include forklift collisions, falling racking, unguarded machinery, manual handling without training, and slips on contaminated floors. Employers must comply with PUWER 1998 for machinery, Work at Height Regulations 2005, and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Warehouse Accident Claims — Frequently Asked Questions
Minor injuries: £2,000-£10,000. Fractures: £10,000-£40,000. Forklift or machinery injuries: £40,000-£150,000+. Amputation: £80,000-£300,000+. Lost earnings claimed separately.
Yes. Agency workers are protected by health and safety law. The employer controlling the workplace has a duty of care regardless of your employment status.
Forklift accidents are common warehouse claims. Your employer must ensure operators are trained, traffic routes are marked, and pedestrians are segregated from vehicle areas.
Key regulations include Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, PUWER 1998 for machinery and equipment, Work at Height Regulations 2005, and Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
3 years from the accident date under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.
No. It is unlawful for your employer to dismiss or penalise you for claiming. The claim is handled by their insurer.
How Do I Start My Claim?
It takes 2 minutes. Fill in our short form and one of our specialist Scottish solicitors will call you back — all completely free and with no obligation. You pay nothing unless you win.
About this page: Written by the Scottish Claims Helpline editorial team. Reviewed by a qualified Scottish solicitor. Last reviewed February 2026. Scottish Claims Helpline is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (
FRN 830381).