Injury at Work Claims
If you have been injured in an accident, you could be due thousands of pounds in compensation
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Am I eligible to make a claim?
If you have been injured at work in the last three years and it wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation.
Is my employer responsible for my accident at work?
The most common injuries at work and causes are:
- Slips, trips or fall on the same level: The most common cause of injury with bruising, strains, sprains, fractures and breaks.
- Lifting and handling: Soft tissue, spinal strains and bone breaks.
- Being struck by a falling object: Often a problem in warehouse-style environments where stock or materials are stored at height.
- Falling from a height: Ladder, roof, scaffolding and exterior work.
- Workplace violence: Threats, assaults, cuts, scratches and bruising.
- Contact with moving machinery: Typically causing lacerations and cuts.
In the UK, employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees as far as is reasonably practicable. This includes:
- Providing a safe working environment, including safe systems of work, safe equipment, and adequate training and supervision.
- Assessing and managing risks to health and safety.
- Consulting with employees on health and safety matters.
- Providing adequate first aid facilities and procedures.
- Obtaining employers’ liability insurance to cover the cost of compensation claims.
An accident at work is any incident that occurs while an employee is carrying out their work duties and results in an injury or illness. This can include:
- Slips, trips, and falls: These are the most common type of workplace accident, often resulting in bruising, strains, sprains, fractures, or breaks.
- Lifting and handling injuries: These can involve soft tissue damage, spinal strains, or bone breaks.
- Being struck by falling objects: This is common in warehouses or construction sites where materials are stored at height.
- Falls from height: This can occur from ladders, roofs, scaffolding, or other elevated work areas.
- Workplace violence: This can include threats, assaults, cuts, scratches, or bruising.
- Contact with moving machinery: This can result in lacerations, cuts, or amputations.
- Exposure to hazardous substances: This can lead to various illnesses, depending on the substance.
In the UK, the general time limit for making an accident at work claim is three years from the date of the accident. This means you must either settle your claim or initiate court proceedings within this timeframe. However, there are exceptions to this rule:
Date of Knowledge: If your injury was not immediately apparent, or if you didn’t realise your employer’s negligence caused it until later, the three-year period may start from the date you gained this knowledge.
Minors: For individuals under 18 at the time of the accident, the three-year limit starts from their 18th birthday.
Mental Capacity: If the injured person lacks mental capacity to make a claim, the time limit may not apply at all or may be paused until they regain capacity.
If your claim is viable, we will connect you with experienced solicitors from our network who specialise in work accident cases. They will provide expert legal advice, handle all the paperwork, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
For a free consultation, call us today on 0800 029 3849 or request a call back By filling the form, and we will connect you with a solicitor from our panel of solicitors who will be able to assess your case.
Yes, you can still make a claim even if you were partly responsible for the accident at work. In the UK, this is known as “contributory negligence.” However, the amount of compensation you receive may be reduced to reflect your share of the responsibility. For example, if a court finds you 25% responsible for the accident, your compensation might be reduced by 25%.
The key is to prove that your employer was also negligent in some way and that their negligence contributed to your injuries. Even if your actions played a part, if your employer failed to meet their legal obligations regarding workplace safety, they can still be held liable.
Speak to us today on 0800 029 3849 or request a call back By filling the form, and we will connect you with a solicitor from our panel of solicitors who will be able to assess your case.
What should I do if I’m injured at work?
When it comes to filing a compensation claim, the following steps would be very beneficial:
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Filling in the accident book
After an accident, the details of your injury (eg. time, place, your contact details and a description) should be written in the accident book. If you can, we recommend that you get a copy of the page and keep it safe. -
CCTV footage
Depending on where your accident happened, your employer is likely to have a CCTV camera. It’s best to get a copy of any footage of the accident if possible. -
Collect witness accounts
Unless you work remotely, it’s likely that one of your colleagues will have seen your accident. It might be helpful for your claim if you can get a statement from them as evidence of what happened. -
Take photos
If you can, take photographs of the location of the accident, whatever caused or contributed to your accident and the scene itself; and get some photos of your actual injuries.
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