This helpful guide will explore when you could be eligible to make a personal injury claim for a hamstring injury at work, and the compensation you could be awarded should you claim succeed.

Employers have a responsibility with regard to their employees health, safety and welfare in the workplace, and as they perform their work-related tasks. Specific legislation outlines the duty of care they owe, as well as some steps they can take to uphold this duty. As we move through our guide, we will discuss this workplace health and safety legislation in more detail.

Additionally, we explore examples of accidents at work that could cause you to sustain a hamstring injury. You can also find information on compensation settlements that can be awarded to address the way your injury has affected you.

Furthermore, we discuss the potential evidence you could gather to strengthen your case, and how a solicitor could help you build your injury at work claim.

For more information you can get in touch with one of our advisors. To do so:

• Enquire about how to start your claim online
• Call us on 0800 073 8805
• Talk to us using our live chat feature

Browse Our Guide 

1. Compensation Payouts For A Hamstring Injury At Work
2. When Are You Eligible To Claim For A Hamstring Injury At Work?
3. How Employer Negligence Could Lead To A Hamstring Injury
4. Evidence That Could Help You Make A Leg Injury Compensation Claim
5. Could No Win No Fee Solicitors Help You Claim Accident At Work Compensation?
6. Read More About Claiming For A Hamstring At Work Injury

Compensation Payouts For A Hamstring Injury At Work

After a successful accident at work claim, you will receive compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your injury under general damages. This is one of the heads of loss that can make up your overall settlement.

In order to calculate the value of your injuries, solicitors can refer to medical evidence provided in support of your claim, as well as the Judicial College Guidelines. This is a publication which lists guideline compensation brackets, some of which we have used to create the following table. 

Please only use these figures as a guide.

Injury	Severity	Value	Notes
Leg Injury	Severe (ii)	£39,200 to £54,830	Injuries that lead to permanent issues with mobility.
	Severe (iii)	£27,760 to £39,200	Injuries to the joints or ligaments are included in this bracket.
	Less Serious (i)	£17,960 to £27,760	Serious soft tissue injuries to one or both legs resulting in a cosmetic deficit of a significant nature, functional restriction, and some lower limb nerve damage.
	Less Serious (iii)	Up to £11,840	Soft tissue injuries are covered in this bracket, as well as muscle tears.
Knee Injury	Moderate (ii)	Up to £13,740	This bracket includes twisting injuries.
Pelvis and Hip Injury	Lesser Injuries (i)	£3,950 to £12,590	Significant soft tissue or ligament injuries.

Special Damages When Making A Claim For An Accident At Work

The other head of loss that could make up your settlement is called special damages, which compensate for the financial losses caused by your injury. Examples of potential financial losses and evidence that can prove them can include:

• Travel costs, such as if you have had to take the bus or a taxi due to being unable to drive. You should keep hold of any receipts or travel tickets to prove the cost.
• Loss of income, such as if you have had to take time off work. You can use payslips to show this loss.
• Medical expenses, such as prescriptions that you have had to pay for. Keep hold of any receipts to prove this loss.

For more information on the compensation you could receive for a hamstring injury at work, please contact an advisor on the number above.

When Are You Eligible To Claim For A Hamstring Injury At Work?

In order to be eligible to make a personal injury claim for a hamstring injury at work, the following requirements need to be met:

• Your employer owed you a duty of care, both at the time, and place of the accident.
• They breached this duty of care.
• You became injured as a result of the breach.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the central piece of workplace health and safety legislation. It establishes the duty of care that is owed to employees by their employers. It states that they need to take reasonable and practicable steps to prevent harm in the workplace.

If your employer has failed to uphold their duty of care, and this caused you to experience a hamstring injury, you could be eligible to seek compensation.

However, in addition to meeting the criteria above, you also need to start your claim in the relevant time limit for personal injury claims. This is typically three years from the date of the accident, as laid out in the  Limitation Act 1980. Some exceptions could apply to this time limit.

To learn more about when you could be eligible to seek accident at work compensation, and how long you have to do so, please get in touch with an advisor on the number above.

How Employer Negligence Could Lead To A Hamstring Injury

According to the NHS, the hamstrings are tendons that are found in the back of the thighs. They attach the thigh muscle to the bone. There are several ways in which you could sustain a hamstring injury at work. For example:

• You may be injured in a factory accident due to being asked to carry out manual handling tasks without any proper training. Employers are required to provide adequate training to reduce the risk of injuries to employees.
• A slip and fall could lead to you damaging your hamstring. For example, you could slip on a wet floor if there was a spill with no signage or it hadn’t been cleaned up. Alternatively, you could trip over trailing leads in an office that weren’t covered up, causing you to be harmed in an office accident. 
• Your employer could fail to carry out regular risk assessments to ensure the safety of the work space. As a result, you fall down the stairs due to a faulty handrail and sustain a soft tissue injury to the hamstring.

It’s important to note that not all accidents that lead to injury at work will form the basis of a valid claim. You will need to prove that a breach of duty caused you harm.

To discuss your specific case and find out whether you’re eligible to make a personal injury claim after a workplace accident, call an advisor on the number above.

Evidence That Could Help You Make A Leg injury Compensation Claim

There are many pieces of evidence you can use to support your claim. Evidence can help demonstrate that you sustained injuries in an accident, and that the harm you sustained was a result of an employer breaching their duty of care. As such, you might find it helpful to gather:

• CCTV footage of the incident. 
• A diary of your treatment and symptoms to show how you have been physically and psychologically affected by the accident. 
• Copies of your medical records, including scans, records and doctors notes. 
• Photographs of your injury and the accident site.
• A record of your injury in the accident at work book.
• Contact details of potential witnesses. During a claim, potential witnesses can be contacted for statements.

If you have a valid claim and wish to seek legal representation, one of our solicitors could potentially help you collect evidence to strengthen your case. They have experience of the work injury claim process and can help you seek compensation. To find out more about the services they offer, please contact an advisor on the number above.

Could No Win No Fee Solicitors Help You claim Accident At Work Compensation?

Our work accident solicitors could offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement. This type of No Win No Fee contract typically allows you access to your solicitor’s services without the requirement to pay at the following times:

• At the start of your claim
• While your claim is in progress
• If your claim has an unsuccessful outcome

In the event of a successful claim, a minor percentage, known as the success fee, will be deducted from your compensation. However, this percentage is capped by the law. Also, you will have the opportunity to discuss the fee with your solicitor prior to any work being started on your case.

For further guidance on how our injury at work solicitors could assist you under these terms, please speak with an advisor. They can determine whether you’re eligible to begin a claim for a hamstring injury at work. If you are, they can connect you with one of our experienced solicitors to start working your case. 

Alternatively, they can offer free advice and answer any questions pertaining to your claim. To get in touch, you can:

• Enquire about how to start your claim online
• Call us on 0800 073 8805
• Talk to us using our live chat feature

Read More About Claiming For A Hamstring Injury At Work

For more of our helpful guides:

• Find out if you can claim for an injury at work if you’re self-employed. 
• Learn about seeking compensation for a shoulder injury at work.
• Read about how to prove a back injury at work.

For more external resources:

• NHS – Sprains and strains
• GOV – Statutory sick pay
• Health and Safety Executive – Workplace statistics

Thank you for reading this helpful guide on when you could be eligible to claim for a hamstring injury at work. If you have any other questions, please get in touch with an advisor on the number above.

Writer Matthew Williams

Editor Meg Matthews