If you or your business are being investigated or prosecuted for a health and safety breach, Salhan Dharna Law can provide expert legal advice and robust representation. Health and safety offences can have severe consequences, including substantial fines, custodial sentences, and reputational damage. Early legal intervention is essential in mitigating the impact and securing the best possible outcome.
Our legal experts are experienced in defending those facing health and safety investigations and prosecutions. Our team has successfully represented clients in cases brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities. Whether you are facing an investigation, a prosecution, or both, we will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial enquiry and throughout the course of court proceedings.
In health and safety cases, timely and accurate legal advice is vital. Our expert team will work to minimise the risk of prosecution and, where possible, will seek to have the investigation closed at an early stage.
Health and safety breaches can result in significant penalties, including:
Our lawyers are dedicated to protecting both your personal and business interests and will fight to achieve the best possible outcome.
At Salhan Dharna Law, our team brings extensive experience in a diverse array of health and safety legal matters, including:
Director
Verinder’s approach to legal defence is characterised by his relentless pursuit of solutions and his unwavering commitment to his clients. He is known for his ability to remain calm under pressure, providing a sense of assurance and stability to those he represents. His clients often commend him for his calming presence and his ability to make even the most daunting legal challenges feel manageable.
Verinder Dharna stands out as a lawyer who not only possesses an impressive depth of legal knowledge but also the practical skills and strategic insight necessary to excel in the field of criminal defence. His reputation as a hard-working, relentless lawyer is well-earned and his clients can trust that they are in the hands of a professional who will fight tirelessly on their behalf. Verinder's commitment to justice and his unwavering dedication to his clients make him a distinguished figure in the legal community.
Director
Tarsem takes pride in providing clients with shrewd and realistic advice. He believes that clients should understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of their cases from an early stage to achieve the best possible outcome.
Having been admitted as a solicitor in 1987, Tarsem and spent the early part of his career working in commercial property. He switched criminal defence work in 1990 and established a thriving criminal defence practice in Birmingham city centre.
Director
Patricia qualified as a solicitor in 1990 while working for a large commercial law firm. Over the many years that have passed since then, she has accumulated a wealth of legal, management and regulatory experience. This includes work in insolvency and banking litigation, general civil litigation and the administration of estates.
In addition to this, Patricia has many years’ experience of managing a thriving criminal legal aid practice based in Birmingham city centre and of working for a major regulatory authority. Her background means that she has a comprehensive understanding of our legal and regulatory obligations, and she is ideally placed to oversee quality and compliance.
As a leading defence law firm, we possess the expertise and resources necessary to effectively defend your case. Our understanding of the complexities surrounding health and safety investigations allows us to provide tailored support that protects your rights and reputation. Contact us today for reliable legal advice and representation you can trust.
You may be investigated by the Health and Safety Executive if someone reports or complains about an injury or incident that has happened in the workplace or during the course of someone carrying out their employment. Where HSE’s investigation uncovers or suggests failure to comply with health and safety regulations, it may take enforcement action such as issuing improvement or prohibition notices or by prosecuting the business and responsible individuals.
The implications of HSE enforcement action can be far-reaching and the resulting damage to reputation may have a permanent impact on the business and its workforce. It is essential that those facing an investigation or prosecution obtain expert legal advice at the earliest opportunity as this may influence the outcome and mitigate the risk of a devastating result.
The following recent cases demonstrate how businesses may find themselves being prosecuted by the HSE:
Two directors were jailed and their firms fined £1.6m after a wall at a recycling plant collapsed killing five agency workers.
A construction company was fined £450,000 and its director given a suspended prison sentence, following the death of a worker at a site in Birmingham.
A Nottingham-based wood recycling company was fined £22,500 and ordered to pay costs of more than £44,000 after an employee was struck by a wheel loader and killed.
A Manchester-based roofing company was fined £20,000 after an employee fell through a skylight and broke several bones while carrying out repairs.
If you or your business have concerns about a health and safety investigation or prosecution, contact a member of our expert defence team. We will work with you to address the issues arising and achieve the best outcome possible.
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