If you are considering making a work accident claim against your employer, our team of specialist personal injury solicitors is ideally placed to assist. With a proven track record of securing excellent settlements for our work accident claim clients, we offer exceptional legal support on a no win, no fee basis.
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What Are Work Accident Claims?
Work accident claims are personal injury claims brought against an employer for an accident that happened while the victim was carrying out their job. Just some examples of incidents that can give rise to a work accident claim include the following:
• Falls From Height
Some jobs, such as those that involve working on scaffolding or roofs, pose a greater risk of a fall from height than others. However, any type of fall from height – even just when standing on something to reach a shelf – can give rise to a work accident claim if the case satisfies the relevant legal criteria.
• Slips, Trips And Falls
Slips, trips, and falls at work can happen for a variety of reasons, including obstructions in walkways, wet floors, and uneven surfaces. If your accident was due to something your employer did or did not do in breach of their legal duties, you may be eligible to make a work accident claim.
• Back Injuries
Back injuries are a common cause of work accident claims. They can arise for a number of reasons, such as lifting heavy objects, slipping or tripping, and falling from a height. If your employer was to blame for the accident that led to your back injury, you may be able to make a work accident claim against them.
• Defective Equipment
Defective work equipment can cause a range of injuries, from minor cuts to serious crush injuries. Your employer has a duty to ensure that the equipment you use to carry out your role is safe. If they fail in that duty, you may be able to make a work accident claim for compensation.
When Can You Make A Work Accident Claim?
Your employer is under a legal duty to keep you safe while you carry out your job. To fulfil this duty, they must take all reasonable steps to prevent you from having an accident at work.
Not all accidents at work give rise to a work accident claim. However, if the accident resulted from your employer failing in their duty to keep you safe, you may be entitled to compensation.
How Much Compensation Will You Receive For A Work Accident Claim?
Compensation in work accident claims is based on several factors, including the nature of the injury and its impact on the victim’s daily life. Even two injuries that appear very similar on the face of it can affect their victims’ lives differently, and the level of compensation awarded will reflect those differences.
Accordingly, it is very difficult to predict with any accuracy how much compensation you will receive for your work accident claim until our expert personal injury solicitors have had a chance to review your case. Once they have done so, they will be in a position to advise you on the amount of compensation you can likely expect.
You are also entitled to be compensated for any financial losses you have sustained as a result of your accident. You may already have incurred those losses, for instance, if you have paid for any medical treatment for your injuries, or you may be likely to sustain them in the future. For example, if your injuries will render you unable to return to work immediately, you can include a claim for your future loss of earnings. Our personal injury solicitors will advise on the items that can be included in this aspect of your work accident claim and assist you in collating all relevant evidence in support.
The vast majority of work accident claims are settled without the need for Court proceedings. Our personal injury solicitors are highly experienced negotiators and frequently secure excellent out-of-court settlements for our clients through discussions with the other side’s legal representatives or alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation.
Should You Make A Work Accident Claim?
If you have been injured in an accident at work, you should seek the compensation to which you are entitled. Your employer should have insurance to cover the cost of your case. Furthermore, by holding your employer to account for their failings, you can help ensure they improve safety standards within their organisation.
Your employer is not permitted to treat you any differently because you made a work accident claim. Doing so would contravene employment law and expose them to yet further legal action.
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