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When you’ve been injured in an accident, we don’t just recover compensation for the injury. We will also claim any losses and expenses as a result of the accident. This might include travel to physio or hospital appointments, damage to clothing or personal possessions, loss of earnings, and even interim payments.
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You might have questions about injury at work claims, including ‘what is an injury at work?’, ‘what is a No Win No Fee agreement?’ and ‘how is work accident compensation calculated?’ We aim to answer these questions and more.
Learn about the legislation governing workplace health and safety and the duty of care all employers owe their employees. We explain No Win No Fee agreements and our advisors value claims for free.
If you would like to speak to an advisor about making a claim or connecting with an injury at work lawyer, then you are welcome to seek help from us here at Injury At Work Claims Expert. You can call us today on the number at the top of the page to find out more. Or you can read on to learn more about what’s involved in making an injury at work claim.
The claim process
We keep our clients completely updated on the claims process. You know exactly how we’re representing you and exactly where you are in the claim process.
Supporting your claim
We can arrange medical assessments to ensure your claim is valued correctly.
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We negotiate the maximum amount of compensation for you and will represent you in court if needed.
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We will always look to collect an interim payment where possible.
As we understand how an accident can affect your financial position.
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How Can Injury At Work Solicitors Help You?
Your employer owes you a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HASAWA). What this means is that they must take reasonably practicable steps to ensure safety in the workplace. If employers neglect this duty of care then employees might be injured. They’d then be able to file injury at work claims for compensation.
For example, if you work in a kitchen, your employer may not be able to eliminate the hot cooker, but they may need to provide heat resistant gloves to prevent burns. If the gloves are not provided and you are burned, then your employer could be considered negligent.
To find out more about injury at work claims, contact our expert advisors. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk about employer negligence.
You can also learn more by reading further down this page where we’ve included more information about what filing an injury at work lawsuit involves. We’ll also explain more about the type of work injury cases you may be able to claim for.
Injury At Work Statistics
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) collects statistics on injuries at work. These include injuries reported under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). In 2020/21, 51,211 non-fatal injuries were reported under RIDDOR.
Of these:
- 15,159 were reportable fractures
- 937 were dislocations
- 788 were concussions and internal injuries
- 4,368 lacerations and open wounds were reported
- There were 983 reports of serious burns covering 10% or more of the body or causing significant damage to the eyes, respiratory system or other vital organs.
- 14,784 sprains and strains were reported
- 50 crush injuries that led to internal organ damage were reported
- There were 22 reported scalpings
Why Is It Important To Report An Injury At Work?
How Long Do I Have To Claim For An Injury At Work On A No Win No Fee Basis?
When making injury at work claims, any expert will tell you that there are certain time limits involved. In short, the Limitation Act 1980 states that you generally have 3 years from the date of the accident in which to begin the claims process. However, there can be certain exceptions to this. For instance, the three years could also start from the date you connected your injuries with negligence.
When the person injured has not yet turned 18 they are not legally permitted pursue their own claim. As such, the time limit is suspended until the date of their 18th birthday. Before this date, a litigation friend can be appointed to claim on their behalf.
A litigation friend can also claim on behalf of those incapable of doing so due to a reduced mental capacity. The time limit to claim is also suspended, and will only begin in the eventuality that the claimant recovers their mental capacity. The time limit for the injured person to start their own claim begins from the date of recovery.
If you have any questions about time limits for an injury at work, or how a No Win No Fee agreement is navigated, get in touch with our advisors today.
Additionally, following an accident at work, a claim calculator you find online may not take all aspects of your injuries into account. Speak with us directly and we can help you understand more accurately how much you could be awarded.
Recent successful claims
Damage to ankle due to unsecure scaffolding
Our client was working on pre-erected scaffolding, one of the panels was not secured to industry standard and they fell damaging ligaments and cartilage to ankle.
We secured them nearly £144,000 in damages.
Industrial accident wins £280,000
Our clients hand was pulled into a piece of heavy machinery, causing multiple fractures and required numerous skin grafts.
They were awarded £280,000 in damages.
Slipped on Ice whilst unloading a lorry
Our client was working and unloading the company trailer when they slipped on ice causing them to fall from the back of the lorry onto the hard ground. Our client suffered a broken femur as a result of this incident.
We won the case and claimed £100,000 in damages.
Making a claim can feel daunting
We know that making a claim for compensation can feel complex. We ensure we make it as simple and straightforward for you as possible.
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions about the claim process.
Typically, a straightforward no win no fee compensation claim can take 6-9 months to settle. Some will be quicker and other, more complex cases (such as ones that go to court) can end up lasting a couple of years. We can usually secure interim payments for longer cases.
No Win No Fee agreements are a way for people to gain the services of a personal injury solicitor without paying upfront or ongoing fees.
We offer 100% No Win No Fee services, as long as you are truthful throughout the claim, if you don’t win you occur no fees for our services.
There is no upfront cost to you and if we don’t win your case and secure you some compensation – you won’t have to pay anything. As long as you follow the claims process properly, there’s no financial risk to making a claim.
You can claim up to three years after the accident, or after discovering an injury that was caused by an accident. If you were injured before you were 18 years old, then you can claim up to three years after turning 18.
The amount of compensation you can receive depends on the nature of the accident and the extent of your injuries and impact on your life. If you can claim for being injured at work, how much compensation you are entitled to is something our expert solicitors can help to answer. They could discuss the details of your case and provide you a more accurate settlement amount once we know more about your personal injury.
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We have made it as easy as possible for you to claim. Here’s just some of the things you can rely on with us:
We have some of the Top Solicitors in the UK working on your case.
Our bespoke case management system ensures your claim is process efficiently and securely
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We have a 5 star service from beginning to end to ensure your claim is managed in the best possible way.
We understand that your privacy matters. Your personal data is never shared with anyone else.
Our top solicitors will take your claim to court to make sure you get the maximum compensation you deserve.
What Are Examples Of Accidents At Work?
Employers that neglect their duty of care could cause employees to suffer injuries. The employees could then be entitled to make injury at work claims. However, in order to claim, you must be able to prove employer negligence.
Injured at work claims could arise when:
- You haven’t been adequately trained. Any training required to safely perform work-related duties should be provided free of charge from your employer. Failure to provide training can result in injury at work claims. For example, you could be scalped if you do not know to tie back long hair around certain types of machinery. This should be included in part of your training. Warning signs may also be appropriate.
- Your employer fails to supply personal protective equipment (PPE). All PPE required to safely carry out your work duties should be provided by your employer. You may need safety goggles, for example, if you work with a wood chipper. Debris could result in an eye injury.
- Required equipment checks are not carried out. It is up to your employer to ensure that required safety checks are carried out on equipment. This could be something as simple as training employees to check a ladder before use, or it could include external safety inspectors checking machinery. For example, a rope on a harness could break, leading to a fall from a height if it is not assessed before every use.
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How Long Do You Have To Claim For An Accident At Work?
If you’re looking into injury at work claims in the UK, you may want to know more about the timeframe you have to begin claims proceedings. In standard cases, you have three years to claim from the accident date or the date you became aware that your injury was the result of negligence.
However, exceptions do apply in certain circumstances. For example, if someone was injured before they turned eighteen, they would have three years from the date of their eighteenth birthday to claim. Alternatively, the courts could appoint a litigation friend to make a claim on their behalf before they turn 18. This can include a guardian or parent.
Furthermore, if someone lacks the mental capacity to claim, the courts could appoint a litigation friend to put forward the claim on their behalf. The time limit is frozen for those injured who lack the mental capacity to claim. However, if they regain mental capacity, they would have three years from the date of their recovery to claim.
You could use an accident at work claim calculator to get more information about your potential claim amount. However, we can also provide you with a compensation estimate over the phone. Furthermore, our panel of solicitors can also help you claim for an injury at work on a No Win No Fee basis.
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Strengthen your claim
To start your claim you will need to provide evidence that your employer failed in their duty of care. Actions taken in the aftermath of your injury could help strengthen your claim.
For example, you could:
- Seek medical advice. Medical records from a visit to a hospital or doctor could be submitted. Also, if you seek compensation, you may be invited to an independent medical assessment.
- Take witness details. If there are any witnesses, you could make a note of their contact details. They may be contacted to provide a statement at a later date.
- Request CCTV. You could be within your rights to request CCTV footage of yourself from the relevant person.
- Take photographs. Time stamped, unaltered photographs could be submitted as evidence.
- Seek legal advice. You might choose to claim compensation for your injuries. An accident at work solicitor could advise you on what evidence could strengthen your case.
Our advisors are standing by to discuss what evidence of employer negligence you could submit towards your claim.
How Much Are Injury At Work Claims Worth?
Compensation claims could be filed in two heads: general damages and special damages.
General Damages
Your injury and any emotional distress suffered as a result will make up the general damages head of your claim. In order to estimate the value of your injuries, solicitors refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This document provides a list of injuries with potential compensation brackets. These brackets, which are regularly updated, are based on payments handed out for the injuries covered in past claims. The latest version of the JCG is the 16th edition, which was released in 2022. Some solicitors may choose to check the Guidelines for reference when calculating the value of claims they are supporting. With that mind, checking these compensation brackets when claiming for certain injuries such as a trip and fall at work can provide some indication on potential payouts and they could serve as an effective alternative to a calculator for injury at work claims.
Special Damages
If you have any costs associated with your injury, you might be able to claim them back under special damages. In order to do so, however, you must supply evidence. For example, receipts.
You could claim for:
- Loss of earnings. Even if you are part of a work sickness pay scheme or are eligible for statutory sick pay (SSP) you could still claim for your lost earnings if they didn’t fully cover your losses.
- Medical devices. Any medical devices, such as a wheelchair you rent or purchase to help manage your injuries where needed.
- Cosmetic devices and plastic surgery. If you purchase any cosmetic devices, such as a wig, to conceal your injuries or undergo plastic surgery.
- Travel. Transport to and from medical appointments, for example, could be claimed for.
- Therapy. Any therapy required related to your injuries that the NHS couldn’t cover.
Our advisors are waiting to discuss potential injury at work claims and advise on what special damages could be claimed for based on individual circumstances.
The Importance Of No Win No Fee Agreements
A No Win No Fee solicitor could help you start your claim before the accident at work claim time limit expires. Pursuing injury at work claims could feel easier with the right legal support.
No Win No Fee means there is no upfront solicitor’s fee. If your claim is successful, a legally capped success fee will be taken from your award. If the claim isn’t successful, you don’t have to pay the solicitor’s fee at all.
Chat About Making Injury At Work Claims
Our expert advisors are on-hand 24 hours each day, seven days per week to discuss your potential claim. They could advise you on what evidence to keep towards special damages or evidence that could be gathered to support your claim. Eligible claims might be passed onto our personal injury solicitors.
Why not call us on the number at the top of the page?
Find Out More About Injury At Work Claims
We have provided some links you might find useful:
- A government guide to requesting CCTV footage of yourself.
- Find out if you are eligible for statutory sick pay (SSP) with this government guide.
- The NHS first aid guide.
If you need to find out anything more about injury at work claims, give us a call.
Check out other guides on Injury At Work Claims Expert:
- Injury At Work Claims Calculator
- Personal Injury Claims For Stress At Work
- How Much Compensation From Back Injury At Work Claims Could I Receive?
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