Accident at Work Claims Birmingham

Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city by population, with a diverse industrial base spanning the West Midlands automotive supply chain, engineering and metalwork, construction, logistics, NHS and public sector, and a large hospitality and retail sector. Workplace accidents across all these industries give rise to compensation claims where an employer's failure caused the injury.

Key industries and accident types in the West Midlands

Nationally, the Health and Safety Executive recorded 59,219 RIDDOR-reportable injuries to employees and 126 workplace fatalities in 2025/26 (HSE, Key figures for Great Britain). HSE does not publish city-level breakdowns, so the risks below reflect the industries that are genuinely significant employers in the area, not local accident counts.

Automotive and engineering workers in the West Midlands face specific risks from machinery, presses, welding equipment, and chemical exposure. PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) impose strict duties on employers in these environments. Machinery injuries and chemical burns at work are both recognised claim types.

Construction across Birmingham's city centre regeneration, HS2 works, and residential development in areas such as Digbeth and Eastside creates significant exposure to falls from height, scaffold accidents, and vehicle movements on site.

NHS and social care workers across Birmingham's hospitals and healthcare settings regularly make manual handling and needlestick claims.

Logistics around the M42 corridor and Birmingham Airport area involves significant manual handling and vehicle accident risk.

Making a claim for a Birmingham workplace accident

A free, no-obligation case assessment is available. Call 01228 272395 or submit via the contact form. The three-year time limit from the date of your accident or date of knowledge applies.

Frequently asked questions

Can I claim for an accident involving machinery at a West Midlands factory?
Yes. PUWER requires employers to ensure all work equipment is suitable, maintained, and used only by trained workers. A failure in any of these duties that caused your injury gives rise to a claim.

What if I was injured on an HS2 or major construction project in Birmingham?
Multiple parties may be liable on large infrastructure projects, including the principal contractor and specialist subcontractors. A solicitor will investigate the full chain of responsibility.

I work for an agency supplying to a Birmingham manufacturer — who do I claim against?
Both your employment agency and the host employer may owe you a duty of care. The host employer controlling your day-to-day work environment typically carries primary liability for health and safety.