If you have been injured in an accident at work for which you were not to blame, you may be entitled to compensation. At Bartlett’s, our specialist personal injury solicitors have the expertise and experience to provide the injury at work advice you need to ensure you receive the maximum compensation.
To speak to our experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
What Should You Do If You Have Been Injured At Work?
If you have been involved in an accident at work, it is essential to take steps to ensure your immediate safety and seek medical advice. When you have done that, you should protect your legal position in case you decide to pursue personal injury compensation later.
Some of the key steps you should take following an accident in the workplace include the following:
1. Seek Medical Attention
Your health and safety come first. You should seek the appropriate level of medical attention straight away, even if your injuries appear minor. Sometimes, apparently trivial injuries can worsen if not treated promptly, or may mask something more serious. Prompt medical evaluation not only ensures you receive the treatment you need but also creates a medical record that may be essential if you decide to claim compensation later.
2. Report The Incident To Your Employer
You should report the accident to your manager or supervisor as soon as possible, following any processes your employer has in place for doing so. Most workplaces keep an accident book. You should make sure your accident is recorded accurately in this book, noting the time, date, how the injury occurred, and the names of any witnesses. It is a good idea to retain a copy of the report for your records, since it can be valuable evidence in any personal injury claim you decide to pursue.
3. Collect Evidence
Cogent evidence plays a key role in any successful personal injury claim. You should gather as much evidence as you can as soon as possible. The types of evidence you will need to support your claim depend on the circumstances, but might include the following:
- Photos of the accident scene and your injuries. You should continue to take photographs of your injuries over time, to document the healing process.
- Witness accounts from anyone who saw the accident.
- Copies of the accident report.
- CCTV footage, if available.
- Correspondence with your employer about the incident.
- Your recollections of the accident. Our memories fade over time, so you should make a note of exactly what happened sooner rather than later.
4. Record All Expenses And Losses
If you decide to make a personal injury compensation claim, part of your compensation award will relate to any financial losses caused by your accident. Accordingly, you should keep detailed records of those losses to support your case. These might include the following:
• Wage slips to prove your loss of earnings.
• Receipts for travel expenses to medical appointments.
• Receipts for prescriptions and medical treatment.
• Receipts for the costs of additional care or support you required after your accident.
5. Seek Injury At Work Advice From Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors
Injury at work claims are subject to strict time limits. In most cases, the time limit is three years from the date of your accident. However, the sooner you seek injury at work advice, the better. It can take a while to collate the evidence required to support your claim, and preserving that evidence before it is lost is vital.
We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation, so you can get preliminary advice on the merits of your position before deciding how to proceed.
How Can You Pay For Injury At Work Advice?
At Bartletts, we believe that injury at work advice should be accessible to anyone who has been injured in an accident at work that was not their fault. That’s why we offer our expert injury at work advice on a no win, no fee basis.
Our no win, no fee agreements allow you to pursue the compensation you deserve without having to take on the burden and financial risk of paying our costs upfront. Under the arrangement, we do not charge you if your claim is unsuccessful. If you win your claim, our fees are typically paid by the other side (usually your employer’s insurer), and you pay us the amount set out in your no win, no fee agreement. That amount cannot be more than 25% of the compensation you are awarded.
As part of our injury at work advice, we will discuss the terms of our no win, no fee agreements with you in detail, so you understand how they work and where you stand. We will not confuse you with complex legal jargon. Instead, we will explain the arrangement in plain English and ensure you are happy to proceed before we begin work.
To speak to our experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
