Our work accident lawyers have a proven track record of successfully representing clients injured in an accident at work for which their employer was to blame. We offer straightforward, pragmatic legal advice tailored to your circumstances. Our work accident lawyers focus on securing you the highest amount of compensation as quickly as possible, allowing you to move on from the incident and concentrate on your recovery.
To speak to our accident at work experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
What Types Of Workplace Injuries Can You Make A Claim For?
Our work accident lawyers have experience in all types of work accident claims. We frequently advise clients in connection with a wide variety of injuries sustained during the course of their employment, including the following:
- Burns
- Cuts and lacerations
- Back injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Head and brain injuries
- Spinal injuries
When Are You Entitled To Compensation For A Workplace Injury?
Employers are under a legal duty to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety at work. If they fail in this duty and you suffer harm as a result, you may be entitled to compensation.
Each workplace is unique, and what would be ‘reasonable’ steps for your employer to take to ensure your health and safety depends on several factors, including the nature of your job and the premises you work on. For example, the safety measures required on a construction site will differ from those needed for an office or shop environment.
Examples of some of the measures your employer might be obliged to implement include the following:
• Conduct Regular Risk Assessments.
Before your employer can take reasonable steps to ensure your health and safety and comply with their legal duties, they must identify any potential risks. This requires them to perform regular risk assessments.
• Provide Health And Safety Training
Your employer should provide regular health and safety training to their employees. The training should be specific to your workplace and tailored to the risks identified in the employer’s risk assessment.
• Ensure All Equipment Is Properly Maintained And Inspected Regularly
Defective work equipment can cause serious injuries, so your employer must ensure all equipment is inspected at regular intervals and kept in good working order. If there is an issue with any piece of machinery, it should be removed from use and fixed.
• Provide Appropriate Protective Clothing And Equipment
If your role warrants protective clothing and equipment, your employer has a duty to provide it. This might include earplugs, safety goggles, gloves, or more extensive equipment. The clothing and equipment your employer provides must be fit for purpose, and your employer must ensure you understand how to use it properly.
If your employer fails to undertake any of the above steps in circumstances where it would be reasonable for them to do so, they may be in breach of their legal duty to keep you safe at work. This list is not exhaustive, and not every point may apply to your employer. Our work accident lawyers will review your case and advise on the extent of your employer’s duties in the context of your workplace and role.
How Much Compensation Are You Entitled To For Your Workplace Accident?
The amount of compensation you can expect to receive for your workplace accident depends on a variety of factors, including the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life.
You are entitled to compensation for the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity your accident caused, as well as a sum to make good your financial losses, such as medical expenses and loss of earnings. Our work accident lawyers will advise you on the compensation likely to be awarded in your case and assist you in securing it.
How Do Our Workplace Accident Lawyers Charge?
Our workplace accident lawyers usually act on a no-win, no-fee basis to ensure that anyone injured in an accident at work can make a claim regardless of their financial position.
Under the terms of our no-win, no-fee agreement, you only pay our fees as and when you win your case. As a result, you can pursue the compensation to which you are entitled without worrying about legal fees.
How Can You Contact Our Work Accident Lawyers?
Our work accident lawyers are based in our offices in Chester, Liverpool, and Wrexham. We are proud to serve our local communities, but our reputation as leading personal injury lawyers attracts clients throughout the UK. Our work accident lawyers in Wrexham offer a Welsh language service for those who would like to use it.
You can make a free, no-obligation online enquiry or give us a call to discuss your case with one of our specialist workplace accident lawyers.
To speak to our accident at work experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
