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There are thousands of work accident claims made every year in the UK, so if you’re thinking about claiming work accident compensation, you’re not alone.
Claiming work accident compensation is a very similar process to making a claim for an injury sustained outside of work, and our solicitors can handle your claim on a no win no fee basis. There are no strict rules in the types of accident you can make a claim for, although the most common types of accidents at work tend to be slips or trips, and manual handling or lifting accidents.
Will claiming work accident compensation endanger my job?
Many people involved in work related accidents are reluctant to claim the work accident compensation they deserve, as they are worried that they could be treated differently by their employer or even fired. It’s important to remember that your employer can’t fire you for making a claim against them – this would be as unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996 and is therefore illegal.
Another barrier to claiming is the worry that making a claim could mean financial difficulties for the employer. In reality, all employers are required by UK law to take out employer's liability insurance to cover the cost of any claim for work accident compensation made against them, so it’s the insurance company that pays any compensation awarded, and not the employer.
How much compensation can I expect?
The amount of work accident compensation awarded depends on a number of factors including the severity of the injuries sustained, whether your employer was partly or completely at fault, and how much money has been lost as a result of the injury – including medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs such as childcare or transport to and from the doctor’s surgery. This means it’s impossible to tell you exactly how much compensation you would receive at this stage, however, your solicitor will be able to give you an accurate estimate.
I want to claim work accident compensation – what’s next?
The claims process is less complicated than most people think, and we do everything we can to make claiming the compensation you deserve as straightforward as possible.
After talking to one of our friendly advisors, you’ll be put in touch with your solicitor who will talk you through what’s involved and get the details they need surrounding your claim. This will include the cause of the accident or the contributing factors, dates, and whether there were any witnesses to the accident.
For more information or to get started, simply give us a call, or make a claim online.
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