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Every employer has a duty of care to their employees. We’ll discuss this legal obligation further down, but a breach in this duty of care can cause accidental injury.
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Slips, trips and falls at work claims guide
What Potential Compensation Could You Recieve From Slips, Trips And Falls At Work?
If you make a successful claim for the harm caused by an accident at work, then you could receive two different kinds of damages.
General damages compensation is a head of claim that aims to reimburse you for any suffering and pain you’ve experienced as a result of your injuries. The figures in the table below have been taken from the Judicial College Guidelines, which is a document used by solicitors to help assign a value to this head of your claim.
Injury
Severity
Compensation
Notes
Neck Injuries
Severe (a) (i)
In the region of £148,330
Neck injury resulting in incomplete paraplegia, where the person will have very little or no movement remaining in the neck.
Back Injuries
Severe (iii)
£38,780 to £69,730
Cases resulting in continuous severe pain, impiared agility, depression, unemployability, and a prominent risk of arthritis.
Achilles Tendon
Serious (b)
£24,990 to £30,090
Complete division injury has been repaired, but there is residual weakness limiting movement.
Foot Injuries
Moderate (f)
£24,990 to £39,200
Continuing pain from traumatic arthritis, or risk of future arthritis.
Pelvis Injuries
Lesser (i)
£3,950 to £12,590
Little or no lasting disability despite initial injury being significant.
Note that the figures provided above aren’t guaranteed. This is due to the variety of variables that have to be considered when determining general damages.
Special Damages
You might also be entitled to special damages. This head of a claim aims to reimburse you for the financial impact that your injuries have had on your finances. For example, this could include:
Lost earnings
The cost of care and medical treatment
Travel costs, for example to and from medical appointments
Eligibility When Claiming For Slips, Trips And Falls In The Workplace
At this point, you might be wondering “when can i make a workplace injury claim?” Regardless of where you work, your employer will always have a duty of care to their employees. This is a legal obligation that states how employers need to provide safe equipment, facilities, and environments for employees to work in safely, by taking reasonably practicable steps. This is outlined in The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
When this isn’t provided, and an employee is injured as a result of this, then an accident at work claim may be able to be made. You should ensure that the incident is reported in the accident at work book so that a record is kept of it.
Examples Of Slips, Trips And Falls At Work
In order to understand when you can make an accident at work claim, below we have included some examples of negligence that results in slips, trips and falls at work:
Falling from a height due to using faulty equipment that’s been provided by your employer.
Slipping on a wet floor due to no warning signs being present
Tripping on a floor due to loose cables
Tripping on damaged stairs.
Falling from a height due to scaffolding not being correctly erected.
In order to make a successful accident at work claim, you’ll have to provide sufficient evidence to prove that your injuries were caused by employer negligence. If you have any further questions about claims for slips, trips and falls at work, then you can contact us by using the information provided above.
Is There A Time Limit For A Work Injury Claim?
The standard accident at work claim time limit is three years from the date of your accident, or the date that you became aware that your injuries were a result of employer negligence. This is outlined in the Limitation Act 1980.
There are cases where you may be able to claim outside of the standard time limits set. In the case that a person is under the age of eighteen, or lacks the mental capacity to make a claim for themselves, then the courts can appoint a litigation friend to make a claim on their behalf and the time limit for claiming is frozen. In the case that they regain their mental capacity, or turn eighteen, then they’ll have three years from this date to begin their personal injury claim.
To find out more about the time limit that applies to slips, trips and falls at work, speak with a member of our team today.
Why Use Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Accident At Work Solicitors To Claim?
If you decide to use our solicitors to help you make a personal injury claim, then they could offer you a type of No Win No Fee agreement called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Under this type of agreement, you won’t be expected to make any upfront payments or any continuous payments as your personal injury claim is ongoing. In the case that your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay your solicitor for their services.
However, in the event that your claim is successful, you’ll have to pay a success fee. This is a legally capped, predetermined percentage deducted from your compensation total before it reaches you.
If you would like to know more about how No Win No Fee solicitors can help those claiming for slips, trips and falls at work, get in touch with our team.
Contact Us For Free To See If You Can Claim For An Accident At Work
You can talk with us at any time to get a free consultation in regard to your personal injury claim. Providing that you have a valid claim, our advisors may be able to put you in touch with one of the accident at work solicitors from our panel, who would be happy to assist you to the best of their ability whilst your claim is ongoing.
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Learn More About Claiming For Slips, Trips And Falls At Work
If you’d like to learn more about claiming for slips, trips and falls at work, then you can read more of our guides below:
Are you thinking, ‘I had an accident at work; what should I do?’ If so, then you may find this guide beneficial to you. Throughout this guide, we will discuss whether you are eligible to make an accident at work claim. Furthermore, we will share potential compensation for a workplace accident and look at how claims are valued.
When you’re at work, your employer has a duty of care towards you. This means that they are legally responsible for keeping you safe. We will look at the legislation that enforces this, as well as how your employer should act.
If you would like to talk to someone regarding your specific claim, you can speak to our friendly team of advisors. We are here to help you 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.
Call us via the number provided at the top of this page.
I had an accident at work ,what should I do? A guide
I Had an Accident at Work, What Should I Do? – A Guide
If you suffered an injury due to an accident at work, in order to make a claim, you must prove that your employer breached their duty of care and that this is what caused the accident. We will discuss the duty of care your employer owes you in the next section.
You can claim compensation for both physical and mental injuries. In addition to this, your claim could also cover any costs you’ve incurred as a result of your injuries. We will look at the two potential heads of your claim further on in this guide.
For free legal advice about claiming compensation for a workplace injury, speak with a member of our team today. If you have a valid case, you could be provided with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel.
Who Is Liable For An Injury in the Workplace?
As we stated previously, your employer owes you a duty of care. This duty of care is outlined within the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This states that all employers owe their employees a duty of care by taking practicable steps to safeguard the well-being of their employees. This includes ensuring that all work facilities, equipment and environment are hazard-free as much as is reasonable.
To make a successful claim, you need to prove that your employer acted negligently and that, as a result, you were injured in a preventable accident. For example, your employer has not performed regular maintenance checks on the machinery at your construction job. This causes a forklift to malfunction as someone is operating it and hits you, causing you to suffer a shoulder injury.
In another example, you may have been injured in a slip, trip or fall on a wet floor in an office. This could cause you to dislocate your shoulder or sustain a serious head injury after you tripped and fell. Other hazards that an employer might be expected to look out for could include trailing leads.
If your employer has been doing all that they reasonably can to keep you safe at work and an accident still occurs, you will not be able to make a legitimate claim. You can only claim for injuries sustained as a result of negligence.
If you are still wondering, ‘I had an accident at work; what should I do?’ you can speak with one of our advisors. They may be able to give you free legal advice about claiming.
In 202/21, there were 51,211 non-fatal work injuries reported under RIDDOR. The most common accident types were:
Slips, trips or falls on the same level at 33%.
Handling, lifting or carrying at 18%.
Struck by a moving object at 10%
Acts of violence & falls from a height were both 8%.
I’ve Had an Accident at Work, Is There a Time Limit to Claim?
As oer the Limitation Act 1980, there are time limits to starting a personal injury claim. This is generally 3 years from the date the injury occurred, or the date that you connected your injuries to negligence.
However, some exceptions apply to this time limit. They include:
If you are under 18, you will have 3 years to start your claim once you turn 18. Alternatively, if you wish to claim before this time, you could have the court appoint you a litigation friend. This will be someone who will claim on your behalf. No time limit applies while you’re underage
If someone you know lacks the mental capacity to make a claim, they will have 3 years to start their claim once they regain their mental capacity. Or, again, a litigation friend could claim for them. While they aren’t able to claim themselves, no time limit applies.
For information on whether you’re within the timeframe to start a valid claim, speak with an advisor today.
I Had an Accident at Work, What Should I Do? – How to Collect Evidence
When making an accident at work claim, there are certain steps you could take to help you strengthen your claim. The steps you can take to prove that your injuries were caused directly by your employer’s negligence are:
Gathering evidence of what happened. – This can include CCTV footage of the accident and any eyewitness’ contact details.
Complete the accident report book. – If your workplace has one of these on-site, completing it could benefit your claim. It will provide important details, such as when the accident occurred and the result.
Receive medical care. – If you’ve suffered an injury in the workplace, it could be for the best to get it treated. Additionally, you can ask for a copy of your medical file as this will provide evidence of any treatments you received due to your injuries.
Get some legal advice. – If you are wondering, ‘I had an accident at work; what should I do?’ It may be beneficial for you to receive some legal advice.
An advisor can help determine what evidence you could use to strengthen your claim. Furthermore, they could connect you with a lawyer from our panel if your case is valid.
How Much Could I Receive From an Accident at Work?
If you make a successful accident at work claim, you will receive general damages. The pain and suffering caused by any physical or mental harm that has impacted your quality of life as a direct result of your injuries could be compensated through general damages. Providing medical evidence of this suffering will help you towards a successful claim.
Furthermore, personal injury solicitors will use a publication called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help them value a claim. This is because the JCG provides guideline compensation brackets for different types of injuries at different severity levels. Using the figures listed in the 16th edition of the JCG, we have provided a table with guideline compensation brackets for various injuries.
Injury
Notes
Amount
Leg Injuries
(a) - Amputations ( iv) - The leg is amputated below the knee. Various factors, such as whether the amputation was traumatic or not, could affect the amount awarded.
£97,980 - £132,990
Foot Injuries
(f) Very Severe - The injury will cause permanent and extreme pain. The forefoot may have been amputated.
£83,960 - £109,650
Shoulder Injuries
Severe - The brachial plexus has been damaged, which can cause symptoms in the arm and/or neck.
£19,200 - £48,030
Hand Injuries
(f) - Several fingers have suffered severe fractures that may lead to deformity.
Up to £36,740
Back Injuries
Moderate (ii) - The muscles or ligaments have been disturbed due to frequent injuries to the back. How much pain is experienced could affect how much is awarded.
£12,510 - £27,760
Injuries to Pelvis and Hips
Moderate (ii) - May require a hip replacement. Whether the surgery was a success will affect how much is awarded.
£12,590 - £26,590
Toe Injuries
Moderate - Relatively straightforward fractures, or where a degenerative condition that the injured person already suffered from has been exacerbated.
Up to £9,600
Neck Injuries
Moderate (iii) - An injury that has accelerated an existing neck condition by around 5 years.
£7,890 - £13,740
Knee Injuries
Moderate (ii) - Twisting, lacerations or bruising injuries. These will cause discomfort, aching, and occasional pain.
Up to £13,740
Injuries to the Elbow
Moderate/Minor (iii) - Could be a simple fracture in the elbow. Injuries that recover in longer than 3 years following surgery will most likely be awarded the higher end of this bracket.
Up to £12,590
What Else Could I Claim After An Injury in the Workplace?
Additionally, any financial losses you have experienced or will experience in the future due to your injuries may be compensated through special damages. For example, you paid for a private carer due to your injuries, then you could claim the cost of this back. Providing financial evidence of these losses, such as bank statements, will help support your case.
No Win No Fee Solicitors – Why Are They Important?
If you are considering pursuing legal action following an accident at work and would like to do so with legal representation, our panel of solicitors may be able to help you with a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). A CFA is a type of No Win No Fee agreement and having one in place means that:
There are no solicitor fees to pay upfront or during the process of your claim.
You do not need to pay your solicitor for their services if you do not win your case.
If your case wins, you will only pay your lawyer a small percentage from your compensation, known as a success fee.
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If you are still thinking, ‘I had an accident at work; what should I do?’ You can speak to one of our advisors today for free legal advice regarding making an accident at work claim.
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Have you slipped on a wet floor at work that was caused by a breach of duty of care? You could be entitled to make an accident at work claim.
Your employer has a responsibility to ensure your safety as much as is reasonably practicable while you’re at work. This is known as a duty of care.
This guide has been compiled to help answer questions such as “how much can I get for a slip on a wet floor payout?” and “how do I claim after a slip on a wet floor at work?”.
We will cover the duty of care your employer has towards you and how it can be breached, as well as what you need to know about the process of making a claim. We will also look at No Win No Fee solicitors and how a Conditional Fee Agreement could help you fund the work of a lawyer.
You can get in touch with our team of advisors using the details below:
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Slipped on a wet floor at work claims guide
I Slipped On A Wet Floor At Work, Can I Claim Compensation?
A slip, trip or fall may happen accidentally, but if this kind of accident happened because of negligence, then you could claim. Your employer owes you a duty of care according to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This states that if there are reasonably practicable steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of accidental injury, then these should be taken.
Slips, trips and falls can happen in a number of different sectors and working environments. For example, a slip or trip could happen in a factory or on a construction site but could also occur in a work environment such as an office.
The kinds of injuries that you could sustain in a workplace accident can range in severity. Some injuries can be relatively minor, such as soft tissue injuries or sprains; however, you could also sustain a fatal injury. A surviving relative might be able to claim on behalf of someone who died in a fatal accident caused by negligence.
For more information on whether you could claim if you fell at work as a result of negligence, speak with an advisor today.
Out of those, 16,698 were related to slips, trips and falls on the same level, making up 33% of the reported non-fatal injuries. 9,958 slip and fall incidents on the same level resulted in an absence from work of more than 7 days.
How To Calculate Compensation For A Slip Accident
You could be awarded two kinds of damages in a successful claim. Firstly, you could be awarded general damages. This is compensation to cover the pain and suffering you experienced due to your injuries.
For example, you might have broken your collarbone, meaning you cannot attend the gym, something you regularly do. Not only would you be compensated for the injury itself, but the effect that this has had on your ability to live your life as you usually would. Furthermore, you could be compensated for any mental impact that the injury has had on you.
The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) is a publication used by legal professionals when valuing claims. We have used the JCG to create a table relating to general damage compensation brackets to help you gauge what you might be owed.
However, these figures should only be used as a guideline because each personal injury claim is unique, and the amount you could receive if you slipped on a wet floor at work could differ.
Body Part
Compensation Bracket
Details
Back- Severe (i)
£91,090 to £160,980
The most severe form of back injury which involves consequences that are rare for back injuries. These injuries will cause severe pain and disability.
Back- Moderate (ii)
£12,510 to £27,760
Includes common injuries to the back such as disturbed ligaments and muscles as well as soft tissue injuries.
Leg- Severe (i)
£96,250 to £135,920
The most severe of leg injuries that do not require amputation.
Pelvis/ Hip- Severe (i)
£78,400 to £130,930
Extensive fractures of the pelvis such as a dislocated lower back joint or a ruptured bladder.
Pelvis/ Hip- Lesser injuries (ii)
Up to £3,950
Minor soft tissue injuries that fully recover.
Wrist
£47,620 to £59,860
An injury that causes complete loss of the wrist's function.
Wrist
£12,590 to £24,500
When some permanent disability is suffered, for example, pain or stiffness, despite the injury being less severe.
Shoulder- Severe
£19,200 to £48,030
Significant disabilty suffered. for example, due to damage to the brachial plexus.
Forearm- Less severe
£19,200 to £39,170
While major disabilities have been suffered, a substantial level of recovery has occurred or is expected.
Elbow- Moderate / Minor
Up to £12,590
Injuries that do not cause permanent damage with no permanent impact on function, such as a simple fracture or tennis elbow.
Furthermore, special damages are awarded to compensate you for any financial losses sustained as a result of your injury. This can include:
Travel costs
Care costs
Home adaptations
Medical expenses
For instance, after you slipped on a wet floor at work, you might have to pay for physical therapy that you can’t get for free on the NHS. This may be covered in special damages. Keep hold of any receipts or invoices that could provide evidence of your losses and expenses, as if you don’t provide evidence, you might not be compensated fully.
Speak to our advisors for a more accurate estimation of what you might be owed.
Reasons For A Slip Accident
If you slipped on a wet floor at work, this could have been caused by negligence in a number of ways. We have included some examples below:
A colleague spilled oil while carrying out repairs on a piece of machinery. This was noticed by your employer but was not cleaned up in a reasonable time frame, causing you to slip and injure yourself.
A cleaner was mopping a wet floor but failed to put out a wet floor sign, causing you to slip because you weren’t aware that you needed to take caution.
You could also claim if a fall in work caused by another kind of hazard caused you to be injured, provided it was caused by negligence. For example, if you tripped over a cable because your employer failed to ensure that good housekeeping was maintained in the workplace, you might be eligible to claim.
For a free consultation with no obligation, get in touch today. If you have a valid case, you could be connected with a lawyer from our panel.
What Evidence Could Support A Slip Accident Claim?
You might be thinking, “what are the next steps I should take after I slipped on a wet floor at work?”. Gathering evidence is an important part of making a claim.
First, you should seek medical attention after any accident in which you’re injured. This will allow you to receive treatment for your injury and also generate medical records that can later be used to support your claim.
You should also:
Record the incident in an accident at work book if applicable. Having one is a legal requirement for organisations with 10 or more employees.
Gather contact details of any bystanders for witness statements.
Take photographic evidence of your injury or the scene of the incident.
Acquire CCTV footage (if any).
A personal injury lawyer might be able to help you with the process of collecting evidence. If you speak with an advisor from our team and they feel you have a valid case, they could connect you with a solicitor from our panel.
What Defines A No Win No Fee Agreement?
If a solicitor does take on your case, they might offer you a No Win No Fee agreement. A Conditional Fee Agreement is a popular form of No Win No Fee, and is a way of you funding the work that a lawyer does on your claim.
You can expect to pay no fees to your solicitor upfront or as the claim is ongoing. Furthermore, if you’re not awarded compensation then you don’t pay your lawyer for their services.
However, if you win your case and receive a payout, your lawyer will deduct a legally capped success fee. The legal limit on this fee prevents you from being overcharged.
Ask Us “I Slipped On A Wet Floor At Work, Can I Claim Compensation?”
Find out whether you could be represented by a No Win No Fee solicitor today by getting in touch with our team.
If you have any further questions about claiming after you slipped on a wet floor at work, or would like to see if you can get the claims process started, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Have you been injured in an accident at work that involved a forklift truck? Then this guide will take you through the process of making a forklift accident claim. Employers owe their employees a duty of care to ensure they take all the reasonably practicable steps to keep them safe while they carry out their work duties. Should the employer fail in their legal obligation to provide this duty of care which in turn causes you, the employee, an injury, you could be eligible to make a personal injury claim.
We will explore the eligibility criteria to claim for an accident at work as well as how much compensation you could be owed for a successful claim. Additionally, specific examples of claimable forklift accidents will be examined in conjunction with health and safety legislation. We will also look at how you can enhance your claim by gathering evidence and hiring a workplace injury solicitor.
Lastly, we will examine the benefits of appointing No Win No Fee solicitors and how they can provide their service through a Conditional Fee Agreement.
You can also get in touch with an advisor from our team who is available at all times to offer you a free consultation if you get in touch. You can do so by:
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What Compensation Could You Receive From Forklift Accident Claims?
The compensation that may be awarded for forklift accident claims could be split into two heads of claim. General damages compensation aims to compensate you for any physical or mental pain and suffering that has been caused by your injuries.
Below we have included a table of compensation brackets that have been taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG is often used by accident at work solicitors to hone in on a value for the pain and suffering element of the claim.
It is important to use them only as guidance, though. This is because every personal injury claim is unique, which means your potential payout could be different.
Body Part
Severity
Compensation Bracket
Details
Head
Moderately Severe
£219,070 to £282,010
Severe disabilities will be sustained which leaves the injured party majorly dependent on others.
Head
Moderate (ii)
£90,720 to £150,110
Cases that include moderate to modest intellectual deficit which considerably lowers or removes the ability to work.
Arm
Amputation
£240,790 to £300,000
The loss of both arms.
Back
Severe (i)
£91,090 to £160,980
Serious injuries that involve harm to the spinal cord as well as the nerve roots.
Back
Moderate (ii)
£12,510 to £27,760
Many commonly encountered injuries, for example disturbance of ligaments and muscles.
Neck
Severe (i)
In the region of
£148,330
Little or no movement in the neck and suffers severe headaches
Leg
Amputation (ii)
£104,830 to £137,470
The above the knee amputation of one leg.
Wrist
Loss of function
£47,620 to £59,860
Complete loss of function in the wrist.
Elbow
Severe (a)
£39,170 to £54,830
A severely disabling elbow injury.
Special Damages For A Forklift Accident At Work Claim
Special damages compensation, which compensates for the financial losses caused by your injuries, is the second head of claim. Examples of this include:
Loss of earnings
Home adaptations
Care costs
Medical expenses
An advisor from our team can offer you a more tailored estimate of how much compensation you could be entitled to if you get in touch.
When Are You Able To Make Forklift Accident Claims?
As previously touched on, your employer owes you a duty of care to prevent injury when in the workplace or completing work tasks. This is set out by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA). Furthermore, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 can be applied to forklifts as it states the requirement for equipment to be safe to use for its intended purpose.
This means that not all injuries in the workplace may lead to a claim. For instance, your employer might have done everything within reason to prevent the injury. Alternatively, you could be responsible for your injuries.
To be eligible to claim, you must prove that you were owed a duty of care, it was breached, and you were injured as a result. For more details regarding the eligibility criteria surrounding accident at work claims, please speak with our advisors.
How Could Employer Negligence Cause A Forklift Accident?
There are a number of scenarios that could lead to forklift accident claims. Due to the nature of these accidents, the severity of your injuries could vary. Here are some examples of how they may occur due to employer negligence:
Your employer asks you to complete a task using the forklift despite you not being given the necessary training. Due to this, you crash and suffer a head injury.
A colleague of yours is not provided with the proper forklift training. As a result, they hit you, and you suffer a severe back injury and a hand injury.
The forklift’s brakes are faulty, this is reported to the employer. However, the employer insists they are fine, and you are asked to move a load using the truck. Consequently, the vehicle crashes into the wall, and you endure a neck injury.
If you have been injured in an incident similar to the examples provided above, you could be entitled to claim. Please speak with our advisors for more details.
Is There A Time Limit When Claiming For An Accident At Work?
You may be wondering if there is a work injury claim time limit. According to the Limitation Act 1980, you generally have 3 years to start a personal injury claim.
However, there are certain scenarios by which this time limit may not be applicable. For those who lack the mental capacity to claim, the limitation period is frozen. During this time, alitigation friend can be appointed to make a claim on your behalf. If you regain the mental capacity to claim and no litigation friend has made the claim on your behalf, the time limit begins.
Also, if you are a minor at the time of the accident, a litigation friend can make a claim on your behalf. When you turn 18, if no claim has been made, the time limit will begin for you.
For more details as to who may qualify as a litigation friend or the accident at work claims time limit, please speak with our advisors.
How To Make A Work Injury Claim – Evidence That Could Be Used
To make forklift accident claims, it is advisable to gather as much evidence as possible to support your case. This is necessary to prove that you were injured as a result of employer negligence. You can do this in the following ways:
Fill out the accident at work book
Seek medical attention and keep records produced
Keep a diary of your symptoms, treatments and their impacts. This is useful in demonstrating a psychological injury
Take pictures of the scene of the incident
Take pictures of your injuries
Gather witnesses’ contact details to allow statements to be taken at a later date
If you are having trouble with this process, a solicitor from our panel can help you. Please get in touch with an advisor from our team who could set you up with one.
Use Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Solicitors To Claim For An Accident At The Workplace
Entering into a CFA means no solicitor payments upfront or while your workplace injury claim is ongoing. Furthermore, you will not be required to pay for the services your solicitor provides if your claim is not successful.
If your claim is a success, you will have to pay. In this circumstance, a success fee will be deducted from your compensation to be paid to your solicitor. This is capped by law, which guarantees that you take home the majority of your compensation.
As previously stated, our advisors are on call at all times to offer you free legal advice. They can assess your claim and set you up with a solicitor from our panel if you are eligible. To get in contact:
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Here at Accident At Work Claim Care, we’re driven by one goal above all others—helping people who have been wronged and injured through no fault of their own.
Having worked in this industry for some time, we know all too well the detrimental impact a workplace injury can have on someone’s life.
It can stop you from earning money. And it can disrupt your routines and the things you love in life.
Our Mission
It’s our mission, therefore, to help as many victims of workplace negligence as possible. We know the standards that employers should meet to ensure their staff are safe.
But if there’s anything we’ve learned after seeing thousands of claims, the duty of care our employers owe us isn’t always met.
What motivates us to help even more so is when those employers don’t treat injured people with dignity and respect.
Our Service
Our service is built around helping people get back on their feet. We want to help you restore your daily routines and remove the inconvenience the injury has caused.
And, of course, we want to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
To ensure that this happens, we only work with specialist No Win No Fee solicitors.
No Win No Fee is a phrase you may have heard before. It simply means that if your lawyer fails to achieve a successful outcome, you don’t need to pay them.
Only if your case is a success do you pay your lawyer a fee. And this comes from the compensation awarded, meaning you pay nothing directly out of your pocket.
The best thing about a No Win No Fee service is that you can start a claim today without having to worry about financial limitations. You can get the best representation possible and the legal support you need to get the justice you deserve.
To learn more about us and how we can help, please contact us.
Has a loved one suffered a fatal accident at work? Are you looking to make a claim on their behalf? This article has been created to aid you through the process of making a compensation claim for a fatal accident at work.
This guide walks you through claiming for a fatal accident at work, how you could claim compensation on behalf of a loved one, and how a No Win No Fee agreement could be beneficial to you.
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A fatal accident at work claim is when a loved one has suffered an injury at work and the resulting effects have led to it being fatal. In order to begin your claim, you would need to work out if the accident was due to employer negligence.
To work out if employer negligence was the cause of the accident, you would need to assess whether:
Your loved one was owed a duty of care
The duty of care that was owed to them was breached
They suffered an injury or an illness as a result and it was fatal
If you are able to show these three points, then you could be eligible to make a compensation claim for a fatal accident at work.
Time Limits When Making A Claim
These claims generally have a time limit of 3 years as set out by the Limitation Act 1980. The time limit would generally begin from the date of death.
For any additional information on the time limit, get in touch with our advisors. They are available 24/7 and happy to answer any questions you may have, no matter how minor.
For the year 2020/21, there were 142 people who suffered an accident at work and it was determined as fatal. For fatal injuries that were reported by employers, 35 fatal accidents were falls from a height, this is followed by 25 from being struck by a moving vehicle.
Compensation Awards For Fatal Accidents In Workplaces
The Judicial College produces guidelines outlining the different compensation brackets you could potentially receive based on claims previously settled at court. Many different factors determine how much compensation you could be awarded, including the awareness your loved one had before they passed.
Your personal injury solicitor could use these guidelines as a reference point when valuing your claim. However, it’s important to remember that these aren’t guaranteed, and the amount of compensation you might receive could differ.
Types of Fatal Injuries
How Much?
Description
Death including add on claims
Up to £550,000 and over
The deceased's suffering can be accounted for as well as the losses dependents endure, such as loss of financial dependency.
Tetraplegia/Quadraplegia
£304,630 to £379,100
Typical cases may be in the mid-range but where there's physical pain, and an effect on sense/the ability to communicate, awards could be higher.
Paraplegia
£205,580 to £266,740
The compensation would be affected by factors such as the degree of independence, life expectancy, age and depression.
Brain Damage
£264,650 to £379,100
Very severe brain damage
General Psychiatric Damage
£51,460 to £108,620
Severe psychiatric damage
If your claim succeeds, any injuries your loved one suffered due to employer negligence will be compensated in the general damages head of your claim. This is done by taking into account the level of awareness they had after the incident and before death, for example.
On the other hand, special damages cover any additional financial expenses you have incurred due to the loved one’s fatal injury. These include both current and future losses, provided that you have evidence. For example, you could use receipts to show any expenses from prescriptions or mobility aids that your loved one paid for.
Types of financial losses that could be considered special damages include:
Travel expenses you incurred (if you visited them in hospital, for example)
Funeral costs (if you’ve covered the cost yourself)
Special equipment, e.g. mobility aids
Loss of wages
Childcare costs
Other Damages
Eligible dependents could claim:
Loss of consortium (loss of a special person)
Statutory bereavement award of £15,120
Loss of financial dependency on the deceased’s income
Loss of dependency on the deceased’s services
If you have any further questions about a fatal accident at work claim, don’t hesitate to contact our advisors today.
Examples Of Fatal Accidents At Work
The Health and Safety At Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) is one of the most prominent pieces of legislation that outlines the health and safety regulations for the workplace. It also outlines the duty of care that employers have to their employees. This means that they need to take all reasonable measures to ensure an employee’s safety.
Below, we have included some examples of how workplace accidents could occur due to employer negligence:
Poor housekeeping: If you trip over a misplaced wire, hitting your head, it could lead to a head injury and/or brain damage.
Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): If you were working in a building that had asbestos, and you were given defective PPE, such as masks, you could be exposed to asbestos, breathing in the fibres could lead to a life-shortening illness.
Lack of training: Your employer needs to provide you with the training to do your job safely for free. If they fail to do so, you could be injured.
These are not the only ways someone could be injured in a fatal accident at work. If an employer’s breach of duty of care has led to a loved one’s fatal injury, you may be able to claim. Speak with an advisor for more information.
Gathering Evidence For A Fatal Accident Claim
When you are in the process of making a claim, you would need to make sure that you have sufficient evidence to strengthen your claim for a fatal accident at work.
There are different forms of evidence you could gather, including:
Photos of the accident site
Photos of the injury
Contact details of witnesses
CCTV footage of the accident
Written record of the accident from the accident book
While it is not mandatory, it can also be helpful to get legal advice while you are preparing to claim. This can clear any doubt or fears you may have when claiming. It can also help you understand the legal requirements you may have to go through.
For further advice on a fatal accident at work claim, our advisors are happy to help. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Can No Win No Fee Solicitors Help
A No Win No Fee agreement is made between you and your No Win No Fee solicitor. It establishes the terms and conditions you need to fulfil before they acquire payment. This will be discussed before you begin your claim, so there aren’t any surprises.
You would pay a success fee that’s subtracted from your compensation if your case is successful. However, the law capped the percentage of this fee so the majority of it goes to you.
But, if your case is unsuccessful, you don’t have to pay any success fee to your lawyer.
You don’t need a lawyer to begin your claim. However, it can be useful to obtain a No Win No Fee lawyer’s knowledge and advice on the claims process.
Our advisors can put you in contact with our panel of personal injury lawyers, provided you have a valid claim. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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In this guide, you can discover everything you need to know about accident at work claims.
If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident caused by an employer breaching their duty of care, you may be able to make a claim. Our guide will discuss what makes you eligible to claim compensation in further detail later on.
We’ll also explore what a duty of care means and why your employer has a legal obligation to provide this.
Additionally, we’ll be explaining what negligence means and how it could occur.
Furthermore, we’ll also discuss the compensation that you could be awarded following a successful claim
If you’re interested in making a claim, then you may wish to hire a solicitor to represent your claim. You may benefit from working with our panel’s experienced No Win No Fee solicitors. We’ll be exploring the services that they can offer further through this guide, but feel free to get in touch with our team of advisors anytime by:
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A guide to accident at work claims
How Do Injuries At Work Happen?
Employers have a legal obligation to provide a duty of care to their employees. This means that they should take reasonable steps to remove or reduce the risks to employees’ safety. This is set out in theHealth and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
For accident at work claims, you need to prove employer negligence. This involves them breaching the duty of care they owe you, resulting in you being injured. The steps an employer can take will vary depending on the place of work. However, they can perform regular risk assessments to address any risks that pose a threat to the safety of employees.
We can look at a few examples of how an accident could occur at work:
Faulty equipment.
Slipping on a wet floor where no warning signs were present.
Receiving no training and incorrectly performing a part of your job, leading to an injury
Lifting a weight that’s too heavy for you
Falling after leaning on a faulty banister
Inadequately maintained machinery leading to an accident.
Of this amount, 33% were involved inslips, trips or falls on the same level, and 18% were injured when lifting something too heavy at work.
To learn more about when you can make a workplace injury claim, please get in touch using the number above. An advisor can discuss the accident claims process with you in more detail.
Accident At Work Claims – What Evidence Do I Need?
As part of the work injury claims process, seeking medical attention for your injuries is important. This can help ensure you get the treatment needed for your injury. As well as this, it also generates medical records that support yourcompensation claim.
When making an accident at work claim, it’s important to gather evidence to prove negligence. Types of evidence that you could gather include:
CCTV footage.
Witness contact details.
Photographs of the accident/injury.
Copies of medical records from your injuries.
You may also find it beneficial to seek legal advice. Our panel of work accident solicitors have experience handling claims similar to your own, and if your claim is valid, they could offer to represent you. The services they can offer include helping you gather sufficient evidence to support your case.
To learn more about the accident at work claims process, please get in touch on the number above.
How Long Do I Have To Make An Accident At Work Claim?
The general time limit for starting a claim after an accident at work is three years. This can either begin from the date of the accident itself or the date that you realised your injuries were caused by negligence. This is outlined in the Limitation Act 1980.
In the case that a person isn’t mentally capable of making a claim or is under eighteen, the time limit is frozen. During this time, a litigation friend can be appointed to make that claim for them.
To learn more about the exceptions to the time limit, please get in touch on the number above.
Compensation Payouts In Accident At Work Claims
General damages is one of the heads of claim that will be awarded following a successful case. They compensate for the pain that your injuries have caused you to experience.
Legal professionals can use theJudicial College Guidelines to help them work out the value of the general damages portion of claims. This legal document contains guidelines compensation amounts for different injuries.
We’ve used these to create the table below. It’s important to remember that these figures are guidelines and are in no way guaranteed as all accident at work claims are unique.
Injury Type
Compensation Award
Notes
Arm Injury
£96,160 - £130,930
(a) Severe: Injuries are extremely serious, such as a serious brachial plexus injury.
Neck Injury
£65,740 - £130,930
(a) Severe (ii): Covers serious fractures or damage to discs in the cervical spine.
Neck Injury
£45,470 - £55,990
(a) Severe (iii): Injuries causing fractures or dislocations are included in this bracket.
Neck Injury
£24,990 - £38,490
(b) Moderate (i): Fractures or dislocations which cause immediate symptoms and may necessitate spinal fusion.
Back Injury
£38,780 - £69,730
(a) Severe (iii): Cases of disc lesions or fractures of discs or vertebral bodies or soft tissue injuries that lead to chronic conditions are included in this bracket.
Leg Injury
£39,200 - £54,830
(b) Severe (iii): Serious compound or comminuted fractures or injuries to joints or ligaments are included in this bracket.
Leg Injury
£27,760 - £39,200
Severe (b) (iv): This bracket includes complicated or multiple fractures of severe crushing injuries, generally affecting one limb.
Foot Injury
£13,740 - £24,990
(e) Serious: Injuries in this bracket are less severe but they cause ongoing pain from traumatic arthritis.
Hand Injury
£14,450 - £29,000
(g) Less Serious: This bracket includes a severe crush injury, resulting in significantly impaired function.
Shoulder Injury
£7,890 - £12,770
(c) Moderate: A case of frozen shoulder causing limited movement and discomfort for around two years.
The other head of claim you could receive is known as special damages. This compensates for the financial losses incurred due to your injuries. The costs you could claim back include:
Loss of earnings
Care costs
Medical expenses
However, it’s important to keep documentation of any financial costs to provide as evidence when claiming them back.
No Win No Fee Agreements And Workplace Injury Claims
No Win No Fee solicitors can offer their services under aConditional Fee Agreement. This means that there are usually no upfront or ongoing fees to pay for your solicitor’s services. Additionally, you won’t have to pay for these services if the claim is unsuccessful.
However, if your claim is successful, then you’ll pay your solicitor a success fee. This will be taken out of your compensation as a small percentage which is subject to a legal cap.
Our panel of accident at work solicitors can provide this service for you, provided that your claim is valid. To find out more, you can get in touch with us by using the contact details provided below.
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If you’ve been in an accident at work, you may wonder if you are eligible to make a claim. Suffering an injury at work can lead to considerable pain, changes to your lifestyle, and loss of earnings for which you could be due compensation.
At Accident At Work Claim Care, we explain what employer negligence is, how long you may have to start your workplace accident claim, and the benefits of hiring a No Win No Fee solicitor to help you with your potential case.
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What Is An Accident At Work?
An accident at workcan happen to anyone, but not all accidents in the workplace can form the basis of a successful claim. To make a claim, you must be able to prove that the injuries you sustained were a result of employer negligence.
Employers owe their employees a duty of care. This means that they have a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) to provide a reasonably safe working environment. If they breach this duty, and you suffer an injury as a result, they could be found negligent.
In the next section of this page about making an accident at work claim in the UK, we’ll look at different potential reasons an accident at work may occur. Further on, we’ll also talk about the different types of evidence which you could look to gather if you choose to pursue an accident at work claim. Other sections on this page will cover other related topics such as the time limit for accident at work claims and potential compensation amounts for workplace accident claims. Claiming on a No Win No Fee basis and what this means exactly is also covered on this page.
Find out if your personal injury claim is valid and learn more about negligence in the workplace by contacting our advisors today.
I Was Injured At Work, What Are My Rights?
If you’ve been injured at work, it’s important to know about your legal rights and protections.
For example, some people may mistakenly believe that because they’ve had an accident at work, their employer can dismiss them. In reality, your employer cannot dismiss you for suffering an injury at work, especially if it occurred through no fault of your own.
However, if you caused the accident due to something like gross negligence (you did something that you shouldn’t have done), your employer could dismiss you.
If your employer does dismiss you and you weren’t at fault, you could make a separate claim against them under employment law.
You also have the legal right to seek compensation for your injuries and losses. For example, if you had to take time off work to recover and didn’t get paid, you can claim back your lost earnings, as well as compensation for the physical and psychological harm the accident inflicted. We’ll discuss this in more detail below.
You also have a legal right to record the accident in the workplace incident report book. You should make sure that the account recorded is a true and accurate reflection of what happened. You shouldn’t sign the report book unless this is the case.
Examples Of Workplace Accidents
As we mentioned above, not all workplace accidents form successful claims. To make a claim, your injuries must be a result of employer negligence. This means that any injuries you sustained or harm you suffered has to be a result of your employer breaching their duty of care.
Lack of training: Your employer must provide you with any free and sufficient training you need to do your job safely. For example, if you work in a warehouse, you may need manual handling training. If your employer does not provide this, you may lift incorrectly and suffer a back or knee injury. Alternatively, if you need to use specialist equipment in your workplace, such as a forklift in a warehouse, then you should be given adequate training to operate this. Those that don’t may be injured and later claim for their injuries through forklift accident claims or claims related to any other machinery involved.
Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE): Your employer has a responsibility to provide you with free and adequate PPE if you need it to safely carry out your job. For example, if you work on a construction site, you may need a hard hat. If your employer does not provide this, or if they knowingly provide you with inadequate PPE, you could suffer a head injury from falling objects.
Poor housekeeping: Walkways should be kept unobstructed and clear of debris or clutter, and any spillages or other slip hazards should be cleared up as soon as possible to avoid injury. For example, if you work in an office with wires trailing across the floor, these should be secured as soon as reasonably possible to reduce the risk of tripping.
Lack of machine maintenance: Your employer is responsible for ensuring that any machinery or equipment you have to work with is adequately maintained. If your employer knowingly asks you to work with faulty equipment and you suffer an injury as a result, then they could be found responsible.
To learn more about how employer negligence is relevant to your accident at work claim, contact our advisors today.
How To Prove An Accident At Work Claim
To start an accident at work claim in the UK, it’s necessary to provide evidence to support your case. To have a strong case, you will need to gather evidence that establishes the following:
The accident you are claiming for did indeed take place
This accident directly caused you harm physically and/or psychologically
The accident was caused due to negligent behaviour by another party that owed you a duty of care
There are certain steps you can take after a workplace accident to obtain the evidence you need. You could:
Seek medical attention as soon as you can – it’s important to get yourself treated for any injuries you may have. An added benefit of this is that the entries made in your medical records can also serve as evidence if you choose to start a claim later. They should be able to confirm what injuries were sustained and how series they are. If you hire a solicitor to support your claim, they can assist with acquiring the medical records needed as evidence
Take photographs or obtain any CCTV footage of the accident – one of the best ways to establish within your claim what happened is to obtain visual evidence of the scene. You could take photos showing any defects or other issues that contributed to the accident, such as water on the floor, broken lighting, or faulty machinery. CCTV footage can also be used to show exactly what happened if any cameras cover the area in which the accident took place
Speak to any witnesses – if anyone saw what happened to you, the evidence they could provide may make all the difference to the success of your UK accident at work claim. We advise approaching witnesses and asking them to support you. If so, you just need to get their name and address. If you hire a solicitor to support your claim, they can take a statement from them.
Keep a log of financial losses linked to your accident and injuries – to ensure that you get completely compensated, it’s important to keep a record of any financial losses you’ve incurred because of your work accident injuries. This could include things like loss of earnings, medication costs or travel costs.
For more advice on how to prove a personal injury claim, please get in touch with us on the number at the top of this page.
How Long Do You Have To Claim For An Accident In The Workplace?
A piece of UK legislation known as the Limitation Act 1980 helps to explain how long you have to claim for an accident at work. The standard time limit for starting your accident at work claim is three years from the date of the accident, or alternatively the date that you realised you were injured due to negligence. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, including:
People under the age of 18: For those under the age of 18, the time limit is suspended until the day of their 18th birthday. When this day is reached, the time limit will start if a claim hasn’t been started on the injured party’s behalf already. Someone else could potentially claim on behalf of someone under 18 during the suspension period by acting as their litigation friend. If a potential claimant hasn’t had a claim started on their behalf by the time they turn 18, then they will have until the day they turn 21 to start a claim on their own behalf.
Cases of incapacity: If you are unable to claim for yourself due to incapacity – for example, you’re not mentally able to claim – then the time limit is frozen until you regain the appropriate capacities. Someone else can claim on your behalf during this time as your litigation friend.
Contact our advisors today to find out how the personal injury claims time limit can affect your claim, and to learn more about the exceptions.
Compensation Payouts For Accident At Work Claims
There are two main factions that can make up your total compensation: general damages and special damages. General damages cover the pain and psychological harm you suffer due to your injuries. Legal professionals often use a document called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to value potential compensation amounts, as the JCG provides a list of injuries and guideline compensation brackets. You can find some examples of these brackets in the table below.
Injury Type
Notes
Compensation Bracket
Foot Injuries (b)
One foot is amputate, with the ankle joint lost.
£83,960 to £109,650
Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye
Consideration given to scarring and risk of sympathetic ophthalmia.
£49,270 to £54,830
Leg Injuries - Severe (iii) Serious
Comminuted or compound fractures or injuries to ligaments and joints.
£39,200 to £54,830
Chest Injuries (c)
Damage to lungs and chest, causing some disability.
£31,310 to £54,830
Total Loss of Hearing In One Ear
Consideration given to tinnitus, headaches and dizziness.
£31,310 to £45,540
Arm Injuries (c)
A significant degree of recovery has or will happen despite serious disabilities.
£19,200 to £39,170
Neck Injuries - Moderate (i)
Dislocations or fractures with immediate symptoms, and which may require spinal fusion.
£24,990 to £38,490
Back Injuries - Moderate (ii)
Soft tissue injuries, disturbance of ligaments and muscles, resulting in backache.
£12,510 to £27,760
Shoulder Injuries - Moderate
Limitation of movement due to frozen shoulder with symptoms lasting around two years.
£7,890 to £12,770
Brain Or Head Injury - Minor
Brain damage is minimal, if any; consideration given to severity, symptoms and recovery time.
£2,210 to £12,770
Special damages cover the financial impact of your injuries. This can be anything from travel costs to and from appointments to total loss of all future earnings, depending on the severity of your injuries. However, to claim under special damages, you must be able to provide evidence of these losses. For example, to prove financial loss you could provide:
Payslips
Receipts
Bills
Invoices
Another important point to mention about special damages is that it may only be possible to claim for them through an accident at work claim if you are eligible to claim for general damages. Our advisors can offer a free estimation of what your claim could be worth. They can also provide advice if you call today.
Work With Accident At Work Solicitors
If you’re looking to make an accident at work claim, it is recommended that you instruct a solicitor to represent you. They have the expertise and experience to provide advice on the claims process and to help you obtain the evidence needed to establish liability.
If you need a reliable solicitor with experience recovering compensation for workplace accidents, get in touch with us today.
By getting the help of a solicitor, you can give the odds of you succeeding a big boost. They know how to present your case to the defendant and how to ensure you get compensated for every impact the injury has caused.
So if you’d like to make a claim today, or if you’d like to learn more about accidents at work in the UK, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The advice we provide is free and carries no obligation to proceed with a claim. All of the solicitors we work with offer No Win No Fee agreements too, something which we’ll explain next.
Workplace Accident Claim – No Win No Fee Agreements
If you hire a solicitor to work on your workplace accident claim, they could offer you a No Win No Fee agreement.
Generally, with a No Win No Fee agreement, you are not expected to pay anything upfront to your solicitor for them to start working on your case. You are also usually not expected to pay them anything during the process of your claim.
Additionally, you will be obligated to pay them something called a success fee if they win your claim. This is a legally capped percentage taken from your compensation award. However, if the claim fails, you will not have to pay them.
Our panel of professional solicitors handle a wide variety of cases, such as forklift accident claims or slips, trips and falls.
Contact our advisors today for more information. They can also help you if you are wondering, “I’ve had an accident at work; how long do I have to claim?”.
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Our panel of No Win No Fee solicitors have years of experience in the legal field and can use this to help guide you through the complexities and legal jargon that can come with the personal injury claims process.
Contact our team of advisors to find out if you could be eligible to talk to a solicitor from our expert panel. Our advisors can also provide free legal advice, and an estimation of what your claim could potentially be worth, with no strings attached.
Would you like to speak to an advisor for advice or potential support in regards making an accident at work claim in the UK? If so, please feel free to get in touch with Accident At Work Claims Care on the phone or online.
