Accidents at Work Claims

We can help you file a work accident compensation claim if you were injured at work and your employer was anyway at fault.

Accidents at Work Compensation Claims

While we don’t expect injuries to happen at work, sadly sometimes they do, and in many cases these injuries are avoidable. If you have sustained an injury whilst at work, and you think that it could have been prevented, you could be entitled to accidents at work compensation.

Can I make a work injury claim?

Employers and supervisors that disregard health and safety regulations frequently contribute to accidents and diseases that are related to the workplace. If you haven’t been at fault for an injury you had at work during the last three years, you might be eligible for compensation.

Most of us rely on our income. Because of this, getting injured whilst at work and having to take time off to recover might cause the injured person and their family a great deal of stress. Because of your injury, you might have missed work or possibly had to quit your job completely. You might not have been able to fulfil other obligations, take care of your family, or pay for household expenses due to lost income. Compensation might not completely make up for this but could play a part in getting your life back on track after your injury.

Ask yourself the following questions if you’re not sure about your injury. If you answer ‘yes’ to any of the questions you might have experienced a work-related injury worth looking into:

  • Am I still receiving medical treatment for an old injury or illness that I picked up at work?
  • Have I had to make repeat hospital visits to treat the same condition?
  • Have I taken any time of work to recover from an injury or condition that I sustained at work?
  • Have my workplace injuries or conditions stopped me from returning to work in the same role or working the same hours

Types of Workplace Accident Claims

There are many different types of accidents that can happen at work due to negligence of employers. Some of the most common accidents at work claims that we see at Rees Clayton Solicitors include:

  • Industrial Injuries
  • Military Injuries
  • Manual Handling Injuries
  • Farm Accidents
  • Forklift Accidents
  • Asbestos Injuries
  • Factory Accidents
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Accidents as a carer
  • Machinery Accidents
  • Needle stick injury

There are several causes for workplace accidents, some of which are:

  • Poorly maintained equipment
  • Dangerous working practices
  • Inadequate risk assessments
  • Preventable spillages
  • Inadequate safety procedures
  • Poor or non-existent personal protective equipment (PPE)

Other risks to employee’s health at work can include toxic fumes:

If any of these apply to you, you may have experienced an avoidable workplace accident and be entitled to compensation for your suffering. Our solicitors have experience managing claims involving these kinds of employment injuries and are available to assist you. 

We’re Here to Help

We are aware of the worries you may have following a workplace accident. Our personal injury solicitors are specialists at figuring out a settlement for compensation that considers both your present and future requirements (for instance if your home needs to be modified, or you need to retrain as you can no longer do your job). To facilitate your best possible recovery, we can also assist you in finding contacts for specialised rehabilitation.

To determine whether you are eligible to claim compensation for your accident at work, and to ensure that you obtain the maximum amount possible, get in touch with our team on 0330 052 6767.