In this guide, we’ll be looking at the work injury claim process of seeking compensation for a knee injury at work. If you’ve been injured in an accident at work, you may be able to claim. However, you would need to prove that it resulted from your employer breaching the duty of care they owed you. We will discuss the duty of care they owe in more detail throughout this guide.
Knee injury at work claims guide
In addition, we’ll discuss the steps you can take following an accident at work, including the evidence you can gather to support your case and the benefits of seeking legal advice.
Furthermore, we’ll be exploring the compensation you could receive if you make a successful claim.
If you’re interested in hiring a solicitor to represent your claim, then you may benefit from a No Win No Fee agreement. This will be discussed further on in this guide, but if you have any other questions, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with an advisor by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8805
- Filling out our form to start your claim
- Chatting with an advisor via the live chat feature below.
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- A Guide To Claiming For A Knee Injury At Work
- Potential Knee Injury Claim Payouts
- When Am I Eligible To Claim For A Knee Injury At Work?
- How To Make A Work Injury Claim
- Why Make A No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claim?
- Learn More About Claiming For A Knee Injury At Work
A Guide To Claiming For A Knee Injury At Work
There are different types of knee injuries that could be sustained. Additionally, injuries can range in severity. For example, someone could injure their knee resulting mobility issues for a short period of time or they could suffer a more severe injury and completely lose all knee function permanently.
Injuring your knee at work can impact your life in several ways, both physically and psychologically. The impact on your life is considered when determining how much compensation you could be owed should you make a successful claim.
However, in order to make a personal injury claim, you first need to demonstrate that negligence occurred. In order to prove that negligence occurred, you would need to show:
- Your employer owed you a duty of care at the time and place of the incident.
- They breached this duty of care.
- You experienced harm as a result.
To find out how to make a successful injury at work claim, get in touch on the number above.
Potential Knee Injury Claim Payouts
There are two heads of claim that could make up your settlement if you make a successful knee injury at work claim. General damages aim to compensate for the pain and suffering that your injuries have caused you to experience.
Solicitors and lawyers can use the Judicial College Guidelines to help them understand each claim’s value. This is a document that contains guideline compensation brackets for different types of injuries. We’ve used these figures to create a table below for you to read and understand how much compensation you may be owed.
However, you should only use the figures as a guide because they are not necessarily reflective of the payout you will receive for your injuries. This is because several factors will be considered when calculating the general damages portion of your claim.
| Injury | Guideline Compensation Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Injury | £104,830 to £137,470 | (a) Amputations (iii): One leg is amputated above the knee. |
| Leg Injury | £96,250 - £135,920 | (b) Severe (i) Injuries that don't involve amputation but are still considered severe enough to be awarded damages at a similar level. |
| Leg Injury | £54,830 - £87,890 | (b) Severe (ii) Very serious injuries that cause a permanent issue with mobility. |
| Leg Injury | £39,200 - £54,830 | (b) Severe (iii) Serious injuries such as compound and comminuted fractures. |
| Leg Injury | £27,760 - £39,200 | (b) Severe (iv) Moderate injuries affecting a single limb. There may be instability in the knee as well as other issues. |
| Knee Injury | £69,730 - £96,210 | (a) Severe (i): A serious knee injury involving joint disruption and other ongoing issues. |
| Knee Injury | £52,120 - £69,730 | (a) Severe (ii): Leg fracture extending into the knee joint causing pain which is constant as well as other issues. |
| Knee Injury | £26,190 - £43,460 | (a) Severe (iii): Injuries that result in a less severe disability. |
| Knee Injury | £14,840 - £26,190 | (b) Moderate (i): Injuries involving dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus causing several issues. |
| Knee Injury | Up to £13,740 | (b) Moderate (ii): Injuries in this bracket include lacerations, twisting, bruising and those that are less serious. |
Can Special Damages Be Part Of My Work Injury Claim Compensation?
You can also receive special damages as part of your knee injury at work settlement. Special damages aim to compensate you for any financial losses that you have experienced as a result of your injuries. This can be a range of different losses, such as:
- Medical expenses
- Care costs
- Loss of earnings
- Cost of home adaptations
It’s important to note that you’ll have to provide evidence to claim for special damages. This can include receipts, bank statements or invoices.
If you’re unsure what evidence you could collect, then our team of experienced injury at work solicitors could help you if you have a valid claim. You can get in touch with an advisor for more information.
When Am I Eligible To Claim For A Knee Injury At Work?
Employers have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to keep their employees safe from harm in the workplace or while they are performing work-related duties. This is set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
An employer’s responsibility will vary depending on the industry in which they work. However, employers are generally expected to perform regular risk assessments to ensure that any potential risks are removed before they become an issue. If they fail to do so, it could lead to an employee sustaining harm in an accident at work.
Examples of workplace accidents can include:
- An employee fell off a faulty ladder that their employer failed to address causing the employee to fracture their knee.
- An employee slipped on a wet floor that wasn’t adequately signposted causing them to strain their knee.
It’s important to keep in mind that not all workplace injuries will form the basis of a valid claim. You must prove that you experienced harm as a result of your employer breaching the duty of care they owed you.
Call our team to learn more about making a knee injury at work claim.
How To Make A Work Injury Claim
If you’ve sustained a knee injury at work, one step you can take is to seek medical attention. This can ensure you are given the correct and necessary treatment for your injuries. It can also provide you with useful medical records that you can use to support your claim.
You’ll can also take steps to collect evidence to prove that you were harmed as a result of negligence on your employer’s behalf. Examples of the evidence you can gather can include:
- Witness contact details
- CCTV footage
- Pictures of your injuries and the accident scene
- A copy of the accident at work book record
Additionally, you may find it beneficial to seek legal advice. Our team of friendly advisors can offer free legal advice regarding your potential claim. If they find your claim is valid with a chance of succeeding, they could connect you with one of our solicitors.
A solicitor can help you collect relevant evidence to support your case and take you through the different stages of your claim. Get in touch for more information.
Is There A Work Injury Claim Time Limit?
You may be wondering ‘how long does a work injury claim take?’. This can vary depending on the specific nature of the claim.
However, you should be aware that you generally have three years from when the incident takes place to start your claim. This is outlined in the Limitation Act 1980. The three years can also begin from the date you associated your injuries with negligence.
If a person lacks the mental capacity to claim or is under the age of eighteen, the time limit is suspended. During this time, the courts can appoint a litigation friend to make the claim on their behalf.
To learn more about the time limit, get in touch on the number above.
Why Make A No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claim?
No Win No Fee solicitors can offer their services under a Conditional Fee Agreement. This means that there are no upfront or ongoing fees to pay for your solicitor’s services. Additionally, you won’t pay for these services if the claim fails.
If your claim succeeds, then you will have to pay your solicitor a success fee. This will be taken from the compensation amount as a small percentage which is subject to a legal cap.
This is a service our work accident solicitors can provide. To find out more, you can get in touch with us by calling our number above.
Contact Us For Free To See If You Can Claim For An Injured Knee At Work
To learn more about making a knee injury at work claim, you can get in touch with our team. They can provide guidance on your specific case. You can reach them by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8805
- Filling out our form to start your claim
- Chatting with an advisor via the live chat feature below.
Learn More About Claiming For A Knee Injury At Work
Below, we have provided some more of our guides:
- Can I make a foot injury at work claim?
- How to prove a back injury at work claim
- How to claim compensation for a shoulder injury at work
Additionally, here are some external resources that you may find helpful:
- NHS – Dislocated Kneecap
- Health and Safety Executive – Statistics
- GOV – Compensation after an accident or injury
We hope this guide on making a knee injury at work claim has helped. If you need any other information, please get in touch on the number above.
Writer Louis Pine
Editor Meg Matthews