Work Injury & Illness Claims 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Employers have a responsibility to protect their employees from work related accidents and illnesses.

When this protection is missing or flawed, serious personal injury or even death can result.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your work injury or illness claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a workplace injury or illness, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.


Work Injury & Illness Claims 


Accidents At Work Claims

If you’ve been injured in an accident at work, Irwin Mitchell could help you to claim compensation for your injuries.

Acoustic Shock

If you have suffered from hearing problems as a result of working in call centres or noisy environments, you may be able to make a claim for acoustic shock compensation against a current or previous employer.

Back Injury At Work Claims

Irwin Mitchell has a team of dedicated solicitors who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with workplace back injury claims.

Burns, Scars And Laceration Claims

If you have sustained lacerations, burns or scars as a result of a work place accident, you could be entitled to claim for both the physical and psychological injuries.

Bursitis Claims

Employers have a duty to protect their employees from the effects of bursitis. Where this duty has been neglected, be it in a current or previous employment, suffers may be entitled to bursitis compensation.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you have suffered CTS as a result of work, you may be able to make a claim for compensation against a current or previous employer.

Construction Industry Accident Claims

Irwin Mitchell has a team of specialist solicitors who have a wealth of experience in handling building site accident injury claims.

Defective Work Equipment Claims

Irwin Mitchell can help you to make a claim for compensation following an accident that was the result of using faulty equipment at work.

Dermatitis Claims

Irwin Mitchell can help you to pursue a dermatitis claim against your employer if you have been exposed to conditions or substances that could cause you to suffer from dermatitis or any other form of skin condition.

Falling Object Claims

As an employee, you have a right to expect your employer, and sometimes others, to protect you adequately from the risks of environment in which you work, including the risk of being injured by falling objects.

Falls From Height Claims

With a team of specialist industrial accident solicitors, Irwin Mitchell could help you to make a compensation claim if you have suffered a fall at work.

Fractures At Work Claims

Our team of specialist solicitors can investigate your fracture claim and help you to claim the compensation you deserve.

Head Injuries At Work Claims

Irwin Mitchell offer you legal advice and support from a dedicated team of specialists with considerable skills and experience in supporting head injury clients.

Inadequate Protective Equipment Claims

Irwin Mitchell has extensive experience in handling accident at work claims where employers have provided inadequate safety equipment.

Inadequate Training Accident Claims

If you are involved in an accident as a result of inadequate training, we can help you recover damages or compensation from your employer.

Industrial Disease Claims

Irwin Mitchell has represented over 200,000 people with workplace disease claims.

Manual Handling Claims

Manual work often carries potential risks. However, it is an employer’s duty to provide adequate protection for employees against those risks.

Neck Injury At Work Claims

We have a dedicated team of solicitors specialising in neck injury at work claims.

Noise Induced Hearing Loss Claims

Irwin Mitchell have extensive experience in handling industrial deafness claims and claims which result from noise induced hearing loss.

Occupational Asthma Claims

If you have developed asthma or another form of breathing problem as a result of exposure to harmful substances at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation for occupational asthma.

Osteoarthritis Claims

If you believe your employer should have known of the risk of you suffering osteoarthritis from your work, Irwin Mitchell can help you to make an industrial injury claim for osteoarthritis.

Psychological Injury At Work

If you think that you may have been psychologically affected or you’ve already been diagnosed with a recognised psychological condition resulting from an accident at work, contact Irwin Mitchell today.

Repetitive Strain Injury Claims

Our team of specialist solicitors can guide you through your claim, explaining the process in plain English, helping you claim the compensation you deserve.

Retro-Peritoneal Fybrosis Claims

If you believe you may have developed the condition as a result of your working conditions and possible exposure to asbestos, you may be able to make a claim for retro-peritoneal fibrosis compensation against a present or former employer.

Silicosis Claims

If you have been diagnosed with silicosis and believe a present or past employer may be at fault, you may be able to make a claim for silicosis compensation.

Soft Tissue Injury At Work Claims

Our industrial injury specialists will talk through the details of your accident with you and, if we can prove it was caused by negligence on the part of your employer, we’ll help you to make a soft tissue injury claim.

Spinal Cord Injury At Work Claims

If you have suffered a spinal injury at work, you’re entitled to every opportunity to improve your quality of life and to receive the best possible medical treatment and rehabilitation care.

Tendon Injury At Work Claims

Employers have a duty to protect our health and safety in the workplace. This includes tendon conditions, in all their various forms, which can be painful, debilitating and long-lasting.

Tinnitus Claims

Our industrial injuries team will help you to establish if your case of tinnitus can be linked to your exposure to excessive noise at work and, crucially, whether your employer was negligent and failed in their duty of care.

Tiredness Claims

If you have been injured in a tiredness or fatigue related accident at work,Irwin Mitchell could help you define a clear connection between the accident, your fatigue, and the work that made you so tired.

Ulnar Neuropathy Claims

Employers have a duty to protect our health and safety in the workplace. This includes protecting against nervous system injuries, such as damage to the ulnar nerve in your hand and cubital tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Vibration White Finger Claims

Our lawyers have extensive experience in handling vibration white finger claims and hand arm vibration syndrome claims.

Welding Illness Claims

If you use, or have used, welding equipment in the course of a current or previous job, and have suffered respiratory or other health problems, you could have contracted one of many illnesses connected with the use of welding equipment.

Workplace Accident Amputation Claims

Our team can give you full support in your amputation claim and help you to secure the compensation that you deserve and provide help and support to assist you in accessing rehabilitation.

Workplace Slip And Trip Claims

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise on every slip and trip claim, combined with dedication and sensitivity.


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