Accidents At Work

If you have suffered from a workplace injury, you have legal rights to file a work accident claim to compensate for your losses.

Can You Claim for An accident At Work?

In the UK, it’s employers’ and businesses owners’ responsibility to provide a safe workplace to staff and other lawful visitors to their premises. If your employer doesn’t fulfill their responsibilities and you get injured due to their negligence, you can file an accident at work for compensation. Further, you can file a claim if a workplace accident makes your existing injury worse.

It’s your employer’s duty to ensure that you are properly trained about what you are doing. Similarly, your employer should provide personal protective equipment and safe working systems. Business owners should undertake a risk assessment before starting work on any project. They should perform all types of activities to minimize risks to your health and safety.

If they fail to provide you safe workplace and an incident happens to you that lead to injuries, you can file a compensation claim. If you win your accident at work claim, the employer’s liability insurance will compensate your losses.

What Can You Make A Work Accident Claim For?

If you are injured in an accident at a workplace, it’s your legal right to file a claim to compensate for your losses. Below are some reasons for what you can make a work accident claim if you get injured due to:

• Dangerous machinery at work
• Falling object
• Assault at work
• Faulty lifting
• Noxious environment or toxic substances
• Negligence of any other co-workers
• Insufficient or poor training
• An accident when operating a crane or forklift
• Poorly maintained or defective equipment
• Slip, trip, or fall on any surface like a slippery road
• Dangerous procedures and practices in the workplace

We have enlisted some of the accidents that may lead to severe injuries at the workplace. You can feel free to contact us for further advice or to discuss any other type of accident that leads to serious injuries.

How Much Compensation Can You Claim For Accident At Work?

The amount of compensation varies based on different factors. Some of the factors include the severity of an accident, how long it takes to recover, and who else is affected due to your injuries like your family members, etc.

If you want to get a good idea about the compensation amount, you can have a free initial consultation with our solicitors. Our team will give you almost an accurate compensation estimate along with our fees. However, our fees are based on No Win No Fee. You won’t have to pay anything if we lose the case.

How Long You Have to Make an Injury At Work Claim?

In the UK, the standard time limit to file a work accident claim is three years. If you fail to initiate legal proceedings within 3 years after your injury, the court may consider it a time-barred case. As a result, you won’t get any compensation at all.

The 3-year deadline starts from the exact date when the accident occurs. Or, the deadline can be the date on which you realized that the injury was linked to the accident at work. The second situation can be very helpful in the case of asbestos-related diseases because you may not find out about such diseases for several years.

In worst cases, the 3-year limitation can start from the date of fatality. If mesothelioma is the cause of death, the 3-year deadline may start from the date of post mortem. It’s because mesothelioma might be remained undiscovered until the post mortem report.

Further, if the person dies when the case was under process, the 3-year deadline will begin from the date of death. It allows the family of that person to continue with the claim. In simple words, each compensation case has different circumstances and has different ways to proceed. Some accidents at work claim take only a few months to settle and others might take several years.

What to Do After an Accident At Work?

If you are injured due to an accident at the workplace, you can avail workers’ compensation benefits. Here are some important tips for you to protect your legal rights:

1. Consult A Doctor

Your first and foremost priority should be to consult a doctor for proper treatment. Consulting the doctor doesn’t only prevent injuries from getting too worse but also helps in documenting your all injuries. This record can be very helpful when claiming to seek compensation for injuries.

2. File an Accident Report

You must file an accident report whether the injury is serious or not. This report protects you even if you don’t experience any symptoms at all until several months after the accident.

3. Document Everything

You must collect all evidence that backs your claim. Don’t ignore even small evidence. You should try to photograph the things that actually caused the accident. For example, if an accident happens due to a fault of heavy machinery, you should note it down and take its picture. All this evidence plays a key role in winning your claim.

4. Contact a Solicitor

Accidents at work claims are usually complex and difficult to prove. That’s why it’s better to consult a professional solicitor like Rileys Solicitors for help. Our expert team is able to proficiently recover the money you deserve.

Why Choose Us?

Our team is exceptionally good at accidents at work. We ensure you get the highest possible compensation you deserve. Almost all solicitors claim the same. We don’t only claim, we will do what we claim to do. We offer a No Win, No fee policy. You won’t have to pay in case if we lose the case. Do you want to file an accident at work claim? Contact us, we won’t disappoint you!