Our lawyers – work injury, specialise in helping clients harmed in accidents in the workplace to secure the compensation they are entitled to. We combine exceptional legal advice with outstanding client care, working tirelessly to achieve the very best outcomes for our clients.
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What Are The Most Common Workplace Accidents?
Despite an increased focus on health and safety in the workplace over recent years, workplace accidents remain a leading cause of personal injury claims. Some examples of the most common types of workplace accidents include the following:
• Falls From Heights
Falls from heights are particularly dangerous and can result in severe injuries or even, in some cases, fatalities. Workers involved in construction and maintenance work using ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms are at particular risk, but these accidents can also arise in other settings, like offices and restaurants.
• Slips, Trips, and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls represent some of the most common workplace accidents. Workers in any industry, from construction and manufacturing to offices, hospitality, and retail, are all at risk of a slip, trip and fall. Wet or oily floors, loose rugs, cluttered walkways, and uneven surfaces are all common culprits for slips, trips, and falls.
• Being Struck by Objects
In busy work environments, such as construction and warehousing, being struck by falling objects poses a significant risk. Tools, equipment, or debris may fall from shelves or scaffolding, or workers may be hit by moving machinery.
• Cuts and Lacerations
Sharp tools, machinery, and even office equipment can cause cuts and lacerations. The terms encompass everything from minor scrapes to deep wounds requiring medical attention.
When Can You Make A Personal Injury Claim For A Workplace Accident?
Employers have a legal duty to take all reasonable steps to ensure their employees’ safety while at work. If they breach their duty, and if you are harmed as a result, you may have cause to bring a personal injury compensation claim against your employer.
The steps that would be reasonable for your employer to take depends on a number of factors, including the nature and size of the organisation, its resources, and any specific risk factors.
Examples of some of the steps it might be reasonable for your employer to take to ensure your safety at work include the following:
• Provide Regular Training
Employers must provide adequate, tailored training to ensure their employees can perform their duties safely. This includes instruction on how to use equipment, handle hazardous materials, or respond to emergencies.
• Carry Out Risk Assessments
Your employer should undertake regular risk assessments to identify and manage potential dangers. These assessments help in implementing appropriate safety measures and updating procedures as necessary.
• Provide And Maintain Suitable Equipment
Your employer must ensure any equipment and machinery they provide are fit for purpose and in proper working order. If the machinery is faulty, your employer must fix it immediately or remove it from use until the issue is resolved.
How Much Compensation Will You Receive For Your Workplace Accident?
The amount of compensation awarded for a workplace accident can vary significantly depending on your injury type and how your life has been affected. While minor injuries may result in a few thousand pounds, serious and life-changing injuries can lead to six-figure sums or more. To maximise your compensation claim, it is always advisable to seek expert legal advice from lawyers for work injury like ours.
Your compensation will include a sum to compensate you for the pain and suffering caused by your injury and an amount to make good any financial losses.
The compensation for your pain and suffering will be assessed by considering numerous factors, including the type of injury (e.g., back injury, broken leg, or head trauma), the severity of your injury, and your expected recovery time. Our lawyers for work injury will arrange for you to be assessed by an appropriate medical expert with experience in your injury type who will prepare a report detailing their findings. The report will address crucial matters such as what the expert believes caused your injuries and their opinion on your prognosis.
The compensation for your financial losses is intended to cover the financial impact of your injury. It includes any out-of-pocket expenses or losses directly related to the accident, such as loss of earnings, medical treatment and rehabilitation costs, travel expenses for hospital appointments, the cost of care and assistance, and any adaptations to your home you need. You should keep receipts, wage slips, invoices and any other relevant evidence to support this aspect of your compensation claim.
Do Our Lawyers For Work Injury Offer No Win, No Fee Representation?
Yes, we act for most of our work injury clients on a no win, no fee basis. Under our no win, no fee agreements, you only pay our legal costs if your claim is successful. if your claim fails, you pay us nothing.
To speak to our experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
