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Personal Injury Claims for Chefs, Waiters and Kitchen Staff
Introduction to Accidents in the Catering Industry
About Personal Injury Claims for Chefs, Waiters and Kitchen Staff
Common Accidents suffered by Chefs, Waiters and Kitchen Staff
Examples of common injuries suffered by Catering Staff
News Stories about Catering Accident Compensation Claims
Stories we have published about claims we have dealt with
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice for Chefs, Waiters and Kitchen staff
How to start a claim for compensation if you have been injured at work
Introduction to Accidents in the Catering Industry
About Personal Injury Claims for Chefs, Waiters and Kitchen Staff
Workers in the catering and food service industry are exposed to potential dangers every day at work. Due to the nature of the business, work often has to be completed at a fast pace and combining this with hot food and drinks, sharp tools and sometimes, spillages, it is easy to see how, if health and safety is not managed properly, accidents can happen.
All employers have a responsibility to protect their employees, contractors and visitors from accidents and injuries.
If you work in the catering industry as a chef, cook, waiter, waitress, bartender or any other member of staff and you are injured as a result of someone else's negligence you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. To find out more about how Thompsons Solicitors could help you on a cost-free basis, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Common Accidents suffered by Chefs, Waiters and Kitchen Staff
Examples of common injuries suffered by Catering Staff
Below you will find details of some of the most common injuries associated with the catering industry. If your particular accident-type is not mentioned, please contact us on 08000 224 224 to discuss it further.
Burns and Scalds
The most obvious type of injury which comes to mind when considering the dangers faced by catering staff is burns or scalds. Catering staff are frequently handling hot food and drinks or using boiling water to prepare dishes. Burns and scalds can also be caused by ovens, hobs, grills or fryers. It is important that if employers cannot completely eliminate the risk created by dangers of this type, that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be provided including oven gloves.
Slips and Falls
Some of the most common injuries we hear about at Thompsons Solicitors involving catering staff are slips and trips in the workplace. Kitchen floors need to be cleaned regularly as spillages can be a frequent event in a busy commercial kitchen. It is also important that the working area of the kitchen and all corridors leading to store rooms, refrigerated rooms and any serving areas are kept free from hazards.
Lacerations
There are many different sharp tools found in a commercial kitchen including various different knives, industrial slicers, graters and cleavers. Workers using any dangerous tools and machinery should be trained on how to do so safely. Even a fairly minor laceration injury from a sharp tool can cause a lengthy absence from work and in more serious cases could result in the amputation of a digit.
If you have been injured in a similar way to one of the examples shown above or if you have suffered any type of injury as a result of someone else's negligence, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim. To discuss how Thompsons Solicitors may be able to help you on a cost-free basis, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
News Stories about Catering Accident Compensation Claims
Stories we have published about claims we have dealt with
In the past we have published many news stories on our website about personal injury claims we have dealt with for injured chefs, cooks, waiters, waitresses, bar staff and other kitchen staff. Follow the links below to read a selection of these or to browse all our news stories, visit our Personal Injury News Page.
Restaurant pays compensation to waitress after fracturing pelvis
Italian chef compensated for asbestos cancer
Army chef compensated for curtailed career
Pub chain compensates kitchen assistant for wrist laceration
Savoy waiter slips on greasy floor
Death threat kitchen assistant awarded compensation
If you have been injured whilst working in a kitchen, bar, pub, restaurant or cafe, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. To find out if Thompsons Solicitors can help you on a cost-free basis, call us free on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice for Chefs, Waiters and Kitchen staff
How to start a claim for compensation if you have been injured at work
If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury, illness or disease which was not their fault, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Contact us about your accident or injury
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