Work accident solicitors specialise in helping those who have had an accident at work to secure the compensation they deserve from their employer. At Bartlett’s, our team of highly experienced work accident solicitors are leaders in their field and frequently secure excellent settlements on behalf of clients injured at work.
To speak to our accident at work experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
How Can Work Accident Solicitors Help?
Work accident solicitors have extensive experience in assisting employees in seeking compensation from employers who breached their legal duty to keep them safe while at work. Just a few examples of the types of cases our work accident solicitors routinely take on include the following:
- Falling objects
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Back injury claims
- Defective machinery
- Manual handling accidents
- Warehouse accidents
Our work accident solicitors will run your case from start to finish, going above and beyond to do all that is necessary to secure the highest amount of compensation possible in the circumstances. Examples of some of the tasks they will undertake on your behalf include the following:
- Following the pre-action protocol. This involves sending a comprehensive letter of claim to your employer or their insurer together with details of the compensation you seek. Ensuring you follow the steps detailed in the pre-action protocol before issuing a claim is vital. Failing to do so can have serious consequences, particularly in the context of costs.
- Drafting court documentation. This includes your claim form and particulars of claim, which set out precise details of your accident and how your employer was to blame. Your particulars of claim are the basis of your entire case, so they must be carefully drafted to maximise your chances of success.
- Calculating your compensation. Your accident at work solicitors will work closely with you to calculate the compensation you deserve for your accident at work. Your compensation will include an amount to compensate you for your pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, together with a sum to make good any past and future financial losses, such as loss of earnings.
- Collating evidence. Your accident at work solicitors will help you gather all evidence in support of your claim. This might include items such as witness statements, medical records, and receipts. Where necessary, they will instruct a medical expert to provide evidence relating to the nature and severity of your injuries, how they arose, and your likely prognosis.
- Arranging rehabilitation. Early rehabilitation can significantly aid your recovery and improve your prognosis. Your work accident solicitor will ensure you receive the treatment you need at the earliest possible opportunity and seek payment from the defendant for the costs of that treatment.
- Negotiating a settlement. Most personal injury claims are settled through negotiations between the parties’ legal advisors. Your work accident solicitors will negotiate the best possible settlement terms for you and advise you on the merits of any settlement offers made by the other side.
- Prepare your case for court. In the unlikely event that your case proceeds to trial, your work accident solicitors will be instrumental in ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and filed at court by the applicable deadlines. We will work closely with your barrister, who will represent you in court, to ensure your case is presented in the best possible light to the judge.
Do I Need Work Accident Solicitors?
While there is no legal obligation to instruct work accident solicitors when making a personal injury claim against your employer, the complexity of personal injury law is such that most people seek assistance from experienced work accident solicitors like us to give their case the best chance of success.
How Much Do Work Accident Solicitors Cost?
Different solicitor firms charge their clients in different ways. At Bartlett’s, we believe that specialist work accident solicitors like ours should be accessible to anyone who has suffered an accident at work through no fault of their own. That’s why we represent most of our personal injury clients on a no-win, no-fee basis.
When we act for you on a no-win, no-fee basis, we agree to work on your matter for no payment until you win your case, at which point you pay us the pre-determined amount set out in your agreement with us. That amount cannot be more than 25% of your compensation.
Our accident at work solicitors will explain the terms of our no-win, no-fee agreement to you at the outset of your matter and ensure you are happy with its terms before you sign. Essentially, though, a no-win, no-fee arrangement allows you to make a work accident compensation claim without paying anything upfront.
To speak to our accident at work experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
