Courier and Delivery Driver Accident Claims

Employers have a legal duty to take measures that ensure the safety of their employees. Unfortunately, there is some overlap in responsibility when it comes to courier safety which can complicate the claims process.  

According to the Health and Safety Executive, there are three key ‘duty holders’. These include:

• the supplier;
• the carrier (company or haulier carrying the goods);
• the recipient (person receiving the goods).

There is often a lack of agreement between these three parties as to who is responsible for what when it comes to safety. Irresponsible employers may use this as an excuse for failing to do more to keep their employees safe.

But under the Health and Safety at Work Act, primary responsibility lies with the Employer  to do whatever they can to make sure their drivers and riders are safe. This should involve:

• Carrying out of risk assessments to identify hazards and improvements needed.
• Training couriers in safety procedures, especially when loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Employing enough workers to handle the lifting of heavy objects.
• Making sure any agencies providing drivers are complying with safety policies.

If your employer has failed to put reasonable safety precautions in place, they could be considered at fault. Our Personal Injury Lawyers can tell you more as part of an initial claims assessment.

It may also be necessary to bring a claim against the supplier. For example, if the load wasn’t safely stacked or secured or if you tripped because of the dangerous state of the premises.

We deal with most claims of this nature on a No Win, No Fee agreement. This means you won’t have to worry about paying us anything unless your claim is successful. Get in touch today to find out we can help you on a No Win, No Fee basis.