Falling object compensation claims

What are the most common injuries from falling objects?

Although it's known as a falling object injury, it doesn't necessarily mean that damage and pain caused is the result of an object falling from a significant height. Injuries can range from slight to severe, with life-limiting damage being a real possibility.

Some of the most common injuries caused by people being hit by a falling object include:

• Back injuries

• Facial injuries

• Brain damage

• Injuries to the head

• Spinal damage that results in tetraplegia or paraplegia

You might be able to make a falling object accident claim if the accident was caused by someone else's actions or negligence.

What types of accidents can cause a falling object injury?

Falling object injuries are usually caused by an accident. There are some common causes of falling object accidents and locations where these happen:

Accidents at work: It's most common for someone to be struck by a falling object if they work in an industry that uses heavy machinery, tools or equipment. Falling object injury statistics show that injuries caused by moving objects was the third most common type of workplace accident in 2020/21.

While employers in these industries should have appropriate health and safety rules, training plans and risk assessments in place, unfortunately accidents can still happen. If you've been hit by a falling object at work, you could make a claim.

Accidents in public: There are several examples of this type of accident happening in public. Luggage might fall from a compartment on public transport, or an unstable sign could fall, striking people passing by below. A light fixture could come loose or debris and building materials could fall from a building site.

How much could I get for a falling object injury claim?

Every claim made by those hit by a falling object is different and it's almost impossible to put an exact figure on how much compensation you could receive. The final figure that you're awarded for your falling object accident claim will depend on the severity of what happened and how much your life is negatively affected.

You can get an idea of what you can expect from your claim by taking a look at our compensation calculator below. These figures have been calculated using the the Judicial College Guidelines.

Is there a time limit on making a falling object compensation claim?

You usually have three years from the date of the injury to make a falling object injury compensation claim. It's possible that you'll be given more time in certain circumstances. For instance, if you're claiming for a child, you have up until their 18th birthday to start your claim. When they turn 18, that's when the countdown to the three-year deadline kicks in.

Can I make a falling object claim on a no win no fee basis?

The majority of the cases which we take on are on a no win no fee basis. This gives you the opportunity to proceed with your falling object claim without the worry of a huge bill arriving for you at the end of the process.

You'll need the right insurance for a no win no fee claim, but your solicitor will organise this for you. Once this is in place, you can rest assured that all your costs will be covered, and you won't have to pay for anything provided you have the correct legal insurance in place, which your solicitor can help you with.

Should you win your case, your solicitor will take a percentage of your compensation. This will cover the cost of their services and you'll agree this with them beforehand, meaning that there won't be any nasty surprises.

It's rare but sometimes we might not be able to take on your claim under a no win no fee agreement. If that happens, we'll tell you straight away so that you can decide if you want to proceed.

Can I claim for make a falling object compensation claim on behalf of someone else?

Yes. You can seek compensation for a child if they were injured when they were struck by a falling object before their 18th birthday. You can also claim for someone else if they are unable to do so for themselves. This falls under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

If you are claiming on behalf of someone else, you'll need to know the details of their accident and have access to their medical records. Information like this could be vital evidence for the claim, so it's important that you're able to obtain the relevant documentation early in the process.

Why should I make a falling object accident claim?

Being awarded compensation can't change what happened but it can help you to move forward. It may be that you're facing ongoing medical bills as a result of your accident or you might be signed off work, causing financial issues. Compensation can provide valuable monetary support.

You could also potentially make a difference by making a claim. Whether you were injured at work or hurt by a falling gutter, your accident and your pursuit of compensation might lead to change. For instance, people in your workplace might be trained differently in operating machinery or new regulations could be introduced to prevent people from being injured by loose signage

Why should I choose National Accident Law?

We have falling object injury lawyers located across the UK, making it easy for you to seek support close to home - but there are also plenty of other reasons to choose us:

• We've been handling personal injury claims for many years, so we know just how to approach claims like yours.
• We'll never put any pressure on you to make a claim.
• It's likely that we'll take on your claim on a no win no fee basis, so you won't have to pay even if you lose your case.
• We never use legal jargon. We want you to be able to follow the claims process without feeling overwhelmed by the language used.
• At every stage of the process, we'll treat you with care and compassion.

How do I make a falling object injury compensation claim?

1. Call us on or request a call back and we'll get in touch.
2. One of our friendly advisors will talk to you about what happened. This is a completely free, no-obligation conversation. It's your chance to tell us how you were injured and we'll then let you know if we think that you can proceed with your claim.
3. At this point, you can decide whether you'd like to go ahead. We won't try to make you make a claim - it's your decision and we want you to feel comfortable about the choice that you make. If you do decide to go ahead, we'll put you in touch with one of our falling objects claims solicitors.
4. Your solicitor will tell the other party you intend to make a claim. They'll also begin gathering any evidence that could support your case.
5. When they have all the evidence that they need, your solicitor will submit your claim to the court.

If you win your claim, you'll receive your compensation and your solicitor will take a pre-agreed percentage from this to cover their fees. If you lose and you've claimed on a no win no fee basis, you won't have to pay anything.