If you’ve been injured in an accident at work, we know what you’ll be going through. Our solicitors have successfully handled thousands of workplace accident claims and can help you get the compensation that you deserve. Contact us today for a free initial consultation about your claim.
Can I claim for an accident at work?
You may be able to make an accident at work claim if you’ve been injured as a result of health and safety procedures not being followed. In some instances you may even be able to claim if you caused the accident, for instance if your injuries were made worse because of a piece of faulty equipment.
It may also be possible to claim if a workplace accident made an existing injury or condition worse.
Your employer has a legal duty to ensure you’re safe at work under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. In practice this means that they have a responsibility to:
- Make sure you’re properly trained
- Provide you with suitable work and personal protective equipment
- Undertake risk assessments
- Manage business activities to minimise risks to your health and safety
- Provide safe working systems.
Even if you’re a casual worker or self-employed, you might still be considered as an employee under UK law, giving you the same rights as other workers when it comes to health and safety.
If you’re an agency worker who has been injured in an accident at work, both the agency you work for and the operators of the business you’re working for should take responsibility for your safety. They should work together to make sure that precautions are in place to protect you.
We can also help with claims being made on behalf of others including:
- On behalf of a child who has been in an accident before their 18th birthday
- For someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to handle their own case
- On behalf of a loved one who has unfortunately passed away.
If you’ve sadly lost a loved one in a workplace accident, we can help you with:
- Recovering compensation for their pain and suffering, to account for financial losses caused by their death and to cover funeral expenses
- Representing you at inquest
- Getting you the answers and apology you deserve from those responsible.
Our lawyers could also help you access a statutory bereavement award, a flat rate of £15,120 which is provided when a wrongful death has occurred. This is available if you’re the spouse, civil partner or parent (if under 18) of the person who died.
How much compensation could I claim for an injury at work?
Our team of dedicated workplace accident solicitors will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve. Your settlement can help pay for private medical care and any time you’ve had to take off work.
Some of the recent accident at work claim settlements that we’ve secured include:
- £45,000 for a metal press operator who had to have two fingers amputated after his hand was crushed.
- Six figure sum for a construction worker who was seriously injured when he fell from scaffolding.
- Five figure compensation settlement for a supermarket worker who aggravated an existing back injury unloading a delivery.
The amount of compensation you could receive can be found in the table below:
| Body part |
Type of injury |
Compensation amount |
| Multiple injuries |
Severe |
Up to £1,000,000 |
| Brain and head |
Severe |
£344,150 to £493,000 |
| Back |
Severe |
£111,150 to £196,450 |
| |
Moderate |
£33,880 to £47,320 |
| Neck |
Severe |
Approximately £181,000 |
| |
Moderate |
£30,000 to £46,970 |
| Leg |
Amputation |
Up to £167,760 |
| Shoulder |
Severe |
£23,430 to £58,610 |
| |
Moderate |
£9,630 to £15,580
|
How long do I have to make an injury at work claim?
The standard time limit for starting a workplace accident claim is three years from the date you were injured.
However, there are some exceptions to this:
- Mental Capacity – if your loved one no longer has the mental capacity to make a claim themselves (often the case following a traumatic brain injury), then there is no time limit on making a claim.
- Accidents While Working Abroad – if your accident happened while working abroad, the time limit for making a claim may be shorter.
- Defective Work Equipment – if your injury was caused by a piece of equipment that had a manufacturing defect, the time limit may be different
If you’ve been injured with an accident at work, it’s best to contact us as soon as possible, to ensure we can begin your claim within the relevant time limits.
No win no fee accident at work claims
Most of the workplace accident claims we handle are on a no win no fee basis. That means that there’s nothing to pay upfront, and nothing to pay if your claim is unsuccessful*.
If you win your case, your opponent will pay the most of your legal fees, with the remainder coming out of your compensation award. We’ll keep you fully updated throughout your claim, so you know how much compensation you are likely to receive.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell's accident at work claims solicitors?
We have lawyers based across the country who specialise in accident at work claims. Our Personal Injury team is renowned for its expertise and has secured clients more than £1.5 billion in compensation over the past two years.
We understand the concerns you’ll have following a workplace accident. Our solicitors are experts in calculating a compensation settlement that reflects your current and future needs (for instance if your home needs to be modified, or you need to retrain as you can no longer do your job). We can also help you access specialist rehabilitation contacts, so you can make the best recovery possible.
We're proud partners and sponsors of various charities that help those affected by serious injury, including:
- Headway
- Brain and Spine Foundation
- Widowed and Young
- The Silver Lining Charity.
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