Workplace Accident Solicitors

Accidents can sometimes happen as a result of negligence caused by another, especially when it comes to accidents in the workplace.

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Accident at Work Claims

Our workplace accident specialists are here to help

If you’ve been injured at work and it wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible to claim accident at work compensation. Your employer has a duty of care and should ensure your working environment is safe and that you have access to appropriate PPE and other equipment.

Employment issues with accident at work claims

Our legal team can also assist on employment law issues that may have arisen as a result of your accident at work. If you are dismissed or suffer a “detriment” because you have reported a health and safety issue, or bring a claim for personal injury, you may also have an employment claim.

RIDDOR: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

Employers, the self-employed and individuals in control of work premises are responsible persons for the purpose of “Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences” under the regulations and are responsible for submitting reports to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Members of the public, injured persons and their representatives are unfortunately unable to use the RIDDOR reporting system. If someone has died or has been injured due to a work-related accident then this may have to be reported. Not all accidents need to be reported only those that are work related and fall within a specific type.

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workplace accident frequently asked questions

The answer is yes, providing the accident was caused by the negligence of another. See further questions below for more information.
In a successful work accident claim you will receive compensation for the pain and suffering from your injury, and all of your past financial losses and future losses. If the medical evidence supports the fact that an individual may never be able to work again, then we will claim all future loss of earnings. These are calculated in a specific way and there has to be a discount in the calculation to allow for the fact that not only will payment be made in a lump sum, but we also have to factor in the uncertainties of life. For example, A 35-year old man may never work again because of his injuries and his future loss of earnings will be calculated to the age of 65 but, there are no guarantees that he will reach that age.
Yes you can, and it will be successful if you can prove that your employer had not taken reasonable precautions for your safety and could have done something to prevent the injury occurring.
You usually have three years from the date of the accident in which to bring your claim.
Do not sign anything without seeking legal advice. The compromise agreement may include a clause which then prevents you from making a personal injury claim. You must let us know straight away if you have been asked to sign such an agreement, as we will then ask you to send us a copy so that we can advise you further.
You shouldn’t be dismissed if you bring a claim for compensation. If you do lose your job and you think that it has been because you have made a compensation claim, you must let us know straight away as you may have a separate claim for unfair dismissal.
There are two types of sick pay:
  • Company Sick Pay (also called contractual or occupational sick pay)
  • Statutory Sick Pay
If your employer runs their own sick pay scheme, it is classed as a ‘company sick pay scheme’ and you should be paid what you are due under that. If you are not entitled to anything under a company scheme, your employer should still pay you Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you are eligible. Details of your company sick pay entitlement should be included in your contract of employment.

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