Can I Claim for Accident in Work?
If you have sustained an injury in your place of work and that injury was not your fault then you may be entitled make a claim for compensation as a result of your accident.
Your employer has a duty to protect your safety and that of your co-workers by following the guidelines set by the Health and Safety Executive.
If your employer or a co-worker has failed to follow those guidelines and you have been injured as a direct result of that failure, you may be able to make a No Win No Fee claim.
When you get in touch with us about your workplace accident, we will guide you through the whole process of making a claim, the likely outcome and we will offer you support you at every stage.
As with any personal injury claim, the process starts with gathering evidence about the accident and your injuries and you can help us by providing us with as much information as possible about the event and the injuries you sustained.
To evaluate your claim we will need to know:
- Where, when and how the accident occurred
- If there were any witnesses
- What injuries you sustained
- Whether you require ongoing treatment or rehabilitation
Your claim specialist will use this information to fully understand the circumstances of your injury and establish that you have a claim.
We will also:
- Evaluate the circumstances surrounding the accident
- Arrange medical treatment if you haven’t already received it
- Assess your loss of earnings through having time off work
The first step is to get in touch with us so that one of our team of experts can conduct a free, no-obligation consultation with you.
What happens when I make a claim?
When you contact us, you’ll speak to one of our legally trained advisors, who will be able to tell you within minutes whether you have a valid claim or not.
If you do wish to proceed with a claim, we will then put you in touch with a specialist solicitor who will be an expert in your claim type. They will keep in close contact with you throughout and they will be able to explain the process and answer any questions you may have.
We know that making a claim can seem daunting, but our solicitors work very hard to ensure that your claim is dealt with diligently and efficiently.
