After suffering injuries as the result of a ladder accident at work, you might be interested in finding out more about making a work injury claim. In this guide, we will discuss the accident at work process and the duty of care that employers owe their employees. 

Ladder Accident Claims Guide

Furthermore, we will look at how a breach in this duty of care could cause an accident that results in injuries. We’ll also take a look at the factors that affect how much a claim could be worth and the process that goes into valuing claims. Finally, we will take a look at No Win No Fee agreements and how they can benefit claimants looking to pursue compensation with legal representation. 

If you wish to find out if you could be eligible to pursue a ladder accident at work claim, then please get in touch to speak to an advisor. If you do have a valid claim, you could be connected to our expert panel of personal injury solicitors.

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When Are You Eligible To Claim For A Ladder Accident At Work?

You may be able to pursue a ladder accident at work claim if you can prove that your injuries are a result of your employer breaching the duty of care that they owe you. All employers are legally required to adhere to The Health And Safety etc. Act 1974. The legislation states that employers should take reasonable and practicable steps to ensure the health and safety of their employees. 

In order for you to make an accident at work claim, it’s essential that you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You were owed a duty of care by an employer at the time and place of the accident  
• This duty of care was breached
• You were involved in an accident as a result of the breach, resulting in injuries

If you would like more information on making a ladder accident at work claim, please don’t hesitate to contact us. If your claim is valid, you could be connected with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel. 

Examples Of How A Ladder Accident Could Be Caused By Employer Negligence

Working at a height can pose certain hazards. Below we have included some examples of how ladder accidents at work can occur and the impact they could have:

• Your employer fails to clear debris from an area where you’re expected to work on a ladder, and this causes the base of the ladder to be unsteady as it can’t grip the floor. As a result, it falls over while you’re on it. You could be left suffering from a back injury and a neck injury from falling from a height.
• You use a ladder with a loose rung that your employer is aware of but has not fixed. Therefore, you fall to the ground, and the ladders fall on top of you, causing a broken rib and a shoulder injury
• You have not been adequately trained on how to use a ladder safely. As a result, you set the ladder up in a way that means it isn’t properly supported, causing you to fall and sustain a spinal injury.

Call us now to discuss whether you could have a valid claim. If you do, one of our advisors could connect you with a No Win No Fee lawyer from our panel.

Is There A Ladder Accident Claim Time Limit?

The Limitation Act 1980 states that the standard time limit for an accident at work claim is generally three years after the incident occurred. However, there are some exceptions:

• Reduced mental capacity – If someone lacks the mental capacity to pursue a claim, a litigation friend could do so for them. This is someone who will act in the best interests of the claimant, for example, a parent or a family friend. While the injured party can’t make their own claim, the time limit is suspended. It only resumes in the event that they become mentally capable of doing so.
• Under eighteen – If the injured party is under eighteen, the time limit will be suspended while they’re underage, and a litigation friend can claim on their behalf. While the child is underage, the time limit is suspended. If the child turns 18 with no claim having been made, they have 3 years in which to do this themselves.

If you have further questions about any part of the work injury claims process, speak with an advisor from our team today.

Potential Evidence When Making A Claim For A Work Injury

In preparation of making a ladder accident at work claim, you may wish to gather evidence. This can help prove that you were harmed as a result of your employer’s negligence.

Below, we’ve included examples of evidence that should be obtained that may help your claim:

• CCTV footage that captured the incident on camera
• Photographs of the injury and the accident site
• A report from the workplace accident book
• Medical records, such as X-rays, to highlight the ways you’ve been affected
• A diary of your symptoms, treatments you are receiving and how your quality of life has been affected by the injuries you sustained

Please be aware that this is just a guideline list. Not all of these forms of evidence will be applicable in every case. If you require help gathering evidence, then please give us a call and speak to one of our advisors. You could be connected with an accident at work solicitor who could help you collate evidence.

What Compensation Could Be Received From An Accident At Work Claim?

General damages are always awarded when an accident at work claim is successful. This head of claim compensates for the pain and suffering that you’ve experienced as a result of your injury. The severity of your injuries and the impact that they’ve had on your quality of life are all taken into account when calculating your compensation.

Legal professionals refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) when valuing this head of claim. The JCG is a publication which offers a list of injuries with their guideline compensation guideline brackets based on severity.

Below, we have included a table of injury brackets from the JCG. Remember, these figures are only a guideline, not a guarantee.

Compensation Table

Special Damages In A Ladder Accident Claim

Special damages are compensation for past or future financial losses. These losses may cover expenses such as transport costs to hospital appointments, care costs and loss of earnings.

It’s important to keep evidence of these costs in order to try and claim them back. For example, if you broke your hand in a ladder accident and were off work for three weeks, a payslip could be used to outline your loss of earnings. Furthermore, if you had to get a taxi to a hospital appointment as a result of your workplace accident, you could keep the receipt if you wish to claim back the cost.

For more information, contact us today. Our advisors can offer free advice about the kinds of damages that could be included in a successful claim.

Use Our Panel Of Experienced No Win No Fee Solicitors To Make A Claim

No Win No Fee solicitors working under Conditional Fee Agreements can allow their employees to access their services without paying upfront fees. This kind of agreement also means:

• No ongoing fees to pay
• If the case fails, there is nothing to pay your lawyer for the work they have done
• A legally-limited percentage of your settlement, otherwise known as a success fee, is deducted from your settlement in the event that your claim is a success

Our expert No Win No Fee solicitors are here to support you through the claims process. If you would like to see if you could claim after being injured in a ladder accident at work, speak to one of our advisors today.

• Call us using the button at the top
• Send a message to an advisor via our online chat
• Complete our contact form 

Learn More About Potential Accident Claim Payout Amounts

Below, you will find links to more of our guides:

How Do I Make A Claim For An Injury At Work

A Guide to Claiming For A Trip And Fall At Work

Eye Injury At Work Claims Explained

Explore the external links below for more useful information:

For more information on how to use a ladder safely

The government provides information on statutory sick pay and entitlement

More information about reportable incidents in the workplace

If you have any more questions about claiming after a ladder accident at work, speak with a member of our team today.

Writer Fern Summers

Publisher Laura Smart

In this guide, we explore how an accident at work could result in an angle grinder injury and when you could be entitled to make a personal injury claim after this kind of incident. We examine what the duty of care is that employers owe their employees and how a breach of this could cause an accident. 

Angle grinder injury claims guide

Additionally, this guide examines how legal professionals assign values to these kinds of claims and the advantage of seeking representation on a No Win No Fee basis your accident at work claim is valid. To find out if you can work with a No Win No Fee solicitor on our panel, contact our team of advisors now by:

• Calling us using the number at the top of the page
• Completing our form to contact us online
• Speaking with us using the live chat feature on our site

When Could You Claim For An Angle Grinder Injury At Work?

If you have suffered an angle grinder injury, you could make an accident at work claim, providing you can prove that the injury was caused by a breach of duty of care. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers owe a duty of care to take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to their employees.

In order to make a claim after an angle grinder injury, you must show that:

• Your employer owed you a duty of care
• Your employer breached the duty of care owed to you through their acts or omissions
• You were injured as a result of their breach

Contact our team of advisors today to see if you could be eligible to make a personal injury claim. If so, you could be connected with a No Win No Fee solicitor

How To Claim For An Angle Grinder Injury At Work

To claim for an angle grinder injury at work, you must show that your employer’s breach of duty caused your accident. Evidence can help support a compensation claim. You may consider the following:

• Requesting CCTV footage of what happened
• Receiving treatment from a health practitioner to get any care you require and medical records of your injuries
• Asking witnesses for their contact details so that they can give a statement later on in the claims process 

Furthermore, after you have been injured in an accident, you should fill out the workplace accident book. It’s a legal requirement for any workplace with 10 or more employees to have one of these. If you can’t fill it out yourself at the time, for example, because you’re incapacitated, then someone else can do this for you, and you could use the report as evidence in your claim.

Solicitors can help gather evidence for your case; contact our advisors today for a free case assessment. If you do have a valid claim, then you could be connected with a No Win No Fee solicitor to work on your case. 

When Could Angle Grinder Injuries Be Caused By Employer Negligence?

Angle grinders are potentially hazardous pieces of equipment. There are certain steps that your employer can take to reduce the risk of injuries occurring. 

Below are some examples of how employer negligence could lead to you suffering an angle grinder injury:

• You are a new starter tasked with using an angle grinder on a construction site. You raise concerns with your employer as you lack the training and competence to use power tools. Despite this, they insist you carry on, and as a result, you suffer a cutting injury that leaves you scarred.
• Your employer fails to provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) in the form of safety glasses; this is a requirement under The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Because of this, a metal fragment flies off the piece you’re working on, hits you in the face and leaves you with an eye injury.
• You are given an angle grinder with a cutting disc that is in poor condition and should have been replaced, but they missed this because they failed to carry out scheduled maintenance on work equipment. The cutting disc snaps as you carry out the task, and you suffer a hand injury.

These are some ways you may suffer an angle grinder injury at work. To find out the validity of your case, contact our team of advisors now for a free case assessment.

Is There A Time Limit To Make An Accident At Work Claim?

In order to make an accident at work claim after an angle grinder injury, you must adhere to the time limits set out in the Limitation Act 1980. Generally, you have three years from the date of your accident to begin a work injury claim. This begins from the date the accident occurred. 

There can be exceptions that apply to this time limit, however. For an assessment of your claim based on your own circumstances, speak with our team today.

Accident At Work Compensation – What Could You Receive?

Successful personal injury claimants can receive up to two heads of claim in their settlement. Firstly, you could be awarded general damages, compensating you for the pain and suffering caused by your injuries. The amount you receive will depend on factors like:

• The overall impact and severity of your injuries 
• The loss of enjoyment you have suffered because of your injuries
• Your rehabilitation and recovery period

The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) can be used by legal professionals to help work out how much you will receive in this head of claim. The JCG provide guidance brackets for injuries of different types and severity. Your medical report could also be used in conjunction with the JCG, and you may be invited to an independent medical assessment as part of the process of claiming.

Since each case differs, we cannot guarantee the amount of compensation your claim could be worth. However, below is a table of guidance figures for different injuries from the JCG to give you an idea of how this head of claim is valued. 

Compensation Table

Special Damages When Claiming For Angle Grinder Injuries

The second head of claim you could receive is special damages. Special damages is the head of a claim that relates to costs and losses that your injuries have caused to you incur. To ensure you are fully compensated for these, you should collect evidence to demonstrate them.

Some examples of proof you could obtain include:

• Payslips that show the earnings you would have received had you not been incapable of working because of your injuries
• Train tickets to prove you used public transport whilst being unable to drive
• Receipts or invoices that show any medical care you had to pay for to recover

If you suffered an angle grinder injury in an accident at work, contact our team of advisors today to see if you can work with a solicitor on our panel. If your claim is valid, they could represent you and help build evidence in support of a claim. 

Claim For An Angle Grinder Injury On A No Win No Fee Basis

You may want to work with a legal professional who can provide expert advice to support your personal injury claim. If so, the services if a No Win No Fee solicitor working under a Conditional Fee Agreement may be useful to you. This generally means that:

• You wouldn’t have any upfront fees to pay to begin instruction
• You wouldn’t have to pay any legal fees to keep the case progressing
• There’d be no requirement for you to pay for your solicitor’s service if your claim was unsuccessful
• If successful, your solicitor would take a small percentage of your compensation, which is legally capped. This is referred to as a success fee

Our panel of accident at work solicitors can offer this type of agreement and have years of experience in accident at work claims. To find out if you can work with a solicitor on our panel to help with your angle grinder injury, contact our team of advisors now by:

• Calling us using the number at the top of the page
• Completing our form to contact us online
• Speaking with us using the live chat feature on our site

Learn More About How To Make A Work Injury Claim

We hope this guide has answered your questions about claiming for an angle grinder injury caused by negligence. If you would like to read more of our guides, please look here:

• Claiming for a scaffolding accident at work
• When can I make a workplace injury claim?
• How can I claim for a crane accident at work?

For some external resources, refer to the list below:

• Statutory sick pay – A UK Government guide
• When to call 999 – Information from the NHS
• Safety in the use of abrasive wheels – A guide from HSE

Writer Will Granger

Publisher Fern Summers

This guide will provide you with information about claiming for an injury caused by a breach of health and safety. In order to claim, you must prove that you meet the appropriate criteria. We will look more closely at what exactly these criteria are. 

I Was Injured By A Breach Of Health And Safety At Work – Can I Claim?

While we cannot provide the average compensation for accidents at work, this guide will give some insight into the way that settlements are valued. We will also look at some scenarios that could entitle someone to make a claim. 

Finally, this guide will look at the benefits of working with a lawyer on your claim, and how a No Win No Fee agreement could allow you to access their services without any upfront fees.

If you would like to find out if you have a legitimate claim, contact us today. If you do, an advisor could connect you with a lawyer from out panel: 

• Contact us online
• Call us using the number at the top of the page
• Message us on our live chat

When Am I Eligible To Claim For A Breach Of Health And Safety At Work?

Employers have an automatic duty of care towards those who work for them, outlined under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. In order to claim, you need to show that this duty was breached in a way that caused you injury.

Under this legislation, every employer is expected to take reasonable and practicable steps to prevent injury to employees. This can be done through the use of risk assessments and the implementation of the findings, for example.

If you have been injured at work and believe it was due to your employer’s negligence, you can contact us today to see if you have a valid claim. You might be provided legal representation in the form of a solicitor from our panel if your case is valid.

How Could I Be Injured By A Breach Of Health And Safety At Work?

Below are some examples of how an accident could occur, causing injury, as a result of employer negligence: 

• You slipped at work and hurt your back, due to there being no wet floor sign after an area has been mopped. 
• You could trip over a trailing lead that your employer failed to tidy away despite a risk assessment bringing it to their attention.
• If your employer knowingly supplies you with a faulty ladder and you fall from a height, this could cause a spinal injury
• You might work in a factory and be involved in a forklift accident because of a lack of training on the part of the driver
• A construction accident could occur because you weren’t provided with a helmet. You could sustain a head injury as a result. 

Is There A Time Limit When Making An Accident At Work Claim?

The general claim time limit to begin a claim is within three years of the date of the accident, outlined under the Limitation Act 1980. However, there can be exceptions.

For instance, if the injured person is mentally incapable of making their own claim, they would have three years to claim from the date they regained capacity if this occurs. Before this, the time limit is suspended and a litigation friend can pursue the claim for them. A litigation friend is an adult appointed by the court to act in the best interests of the claimant. 

If you would like to find out more about the time limit exceptions that can apply, speak with our team today.

What Amount Of Compensation For An Injury At Work Could I Receive?

In a successful claim, you could receive two kinds of damages. General damages is the head that will always be awarded in successful claims. This accounts for the pain and suffering caused by the injury. The amount you will receive will depend on a number of factors, including the impact that it’s had on your life. 

Compensation Table

Below you can find a compensation table made up of figures that we have compiled from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG is a tool that lawyers and other legal professionals use when calculating compensation for workplace accident claims.

It’s important to remember that these figures are not guaranteed, and you should only use them as a guide. 

Financial Losses When Making A Claim For An Accident At Work

The other potential head of claim is called special damages. This reimburses you for the financial losses that you have suffered as a result of your injury. Here are some potential financial losses that you could receive back in special damages:

• The cost of adapting your vehicle to cope with an injury
• Medical care that you have had to pay for
• Loss of income, both past and future

In order to prove these losses, you should provide evidence such as receipts or invoices. A solicitor could help you gather proof in support of this head of a claim; speak with an advisor from our team today to find out more. 

Potential Evidence In A Workplace Injury Claim

Evidence is an important factor in making a work injury claim. Here are some potential types of evidence you could obtain:

• CCTV footage.
• A diary of your symptoms and treatment, and how these have affected your quality of life.
• Medical records.
• A report from the accident at work book.
• Photographs of the injuries and accident site.
• Contact details of potential witnesses who are willing to provide a statement at a later point. 

If you would like any help collecting evidence, you can contact us today. Someone from our team may be able to connect you with one of the solicitors from our panel who has experience dealing with these kinds of claims. 

Claiming Accident At Work Compensation Using Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Solicitors

The accident at work solicitors on our panel all offer their services as No Win No Fee agreements. No Win No Fee agreements are an umbrella term that Conditional Fee Agreements fall under. In brief, it can give you access to the services of a lawyer with no upfront or ongoing legal costs. You also wouldn’t need to pay anything for the work your No Win No Fee lawyer has done if your claim fails.

Following a successful claim, your solicitor would deduct a small success fee from your settlement. The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 caps the percentage of your settlement they can take, meaning you can’t be overcharged. 

If you have any questions about claiming after a breach of health and safety in the workplace, you can contact us using the details below. An advisor can advice you on whether you could be eligible to claim.

Contact Us

• Contact us online
• Call us using the number at the top of the page
• Message us on our live chat

Learn More About How To Make A Work Injury Claim

For further reading on making claims after a breach of health and safety:

• Can I claim for injuries from a minor accident at work?
• Back injury at work – how to claim compensation
• Is reporting an injury at work necessary to make a claim?

Some external links you may find useful:

• Gov.UK- Request CCTV footage of yourself 
• Health and Safety Executive – Information about the accident book
• NHS- guidance on first aid after an accident

WriterMatthew Winchester

Publisher Fern Summers

If you haven’t received manual handling training at work, this could result in an accident that causes you to suffer injuries. This guide will explore the circumstances in which you could make an accident at work claim.

Accident at work due to no manual handling training

We will explore what duty of care you’re owed by your employer in the workplace and how this can be breached. Furthermore, we’ll look at how these kinds of accidents could occur and the injuries they could result in. 

You may be wondering how much compensation you will be awarded. While we cannot give you an exact amount, this guide will include an insight into how work accident claims are valued.

You can get in touch with our advisors at any time that suits you for free legal support with no obligation to continue with a claim. If you would like to pursue compensation with the help of a solicitor, however, they may be able to connect you with a lawyer from our panel. Use the following details to see if you can claim after being injured due to not receiving manual handling training:

• Message directly through the live chat
• Call 0113 460 1216
• Fill out a contact form

When Can You Claim If You’ve Suffered An Injury Due To Receiving No Manual Handling Training?

Employers have a duty of care towards their staff. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states that this means taking all reasonable steps to prevent injury to those they employ. If this duty of care is breached and you’re injured as a result, you could be entitled to make a workplace injury claim.

In order to fulfil their duty of care, an employer should provide employees with manual handling training when necessary. Manual handling is defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as the transport or support of a load, either by hand or bodily force. This can include picking up and carrying loads, but can also include pushing or pulling loads on a handling aid, such as a trolley.

If you’d like free legal advice on what to do if a lack of manual handling training caused you to be injured, speak with a member of our team today. 

When Could You Suffer A Manual Handling Injury?

Below, we have included some examples of how a manual handling injury could occur:

• Your employer asks you to lift an object that is much heavier than the recommended weight. As a result, you suffer from a serious back injury.
• You are instructed by your employer to carry equipment across the workplace, but you carry it higher than is recommended because of a lack of training and it restricts your view. As a result, you cannot see a wet floor sign on the ground and you slip and fall, suffering a head injury.
• You’re unaware of safe lifting techniques because you received no manual handling training. As a result, you lift a load the wrong way and it causes you to fall and sustain a knee injury.

Just because you were injured in a manual handling incident does not automatically entitle you to a claim. You must show that a breach of duty of care occurred and that it directly led to your injuries. Speak with a member of our team today for free advice about your eligibility to claim. 

What Compensation Could You Receive From A Manual Handling Claim?

Legal professionals can use a publication called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) when calculating compensation for workplace accident claims. This contains compensation brackets relating to the physical and psychological injuries you sustained through employer negligence.

The head of claim that compensates you for the pain and suffering you experienced is called general damages. It’s always awarded in successful personal injury claims.

The table below gives some examples from the JCG as a guideline. You can also contact our advisors today for a personalised estimation of your claim’s value.

Special Damages In A Workplace Injury Claim

You could also receive special damages if you were injured as a result of employer negligence. This head of claim relates to the financial losses stemming from the accident in which you were injured, and it allows you to seek reimbursement for costs and losses like: 

• Loss of income for time taken off work
• Travel costs to and from medical appointments
• The cost of care

You should provide evidence of financial losses to give you the best chance of being fully compensated for them. This could include payslips, receipts, prescriptions and bank statements. 

Reach out to our advisors to see if you have a valid workplace injury claim. if so, they could connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel. 

What Evidence Could Help You Claim After Suffering An Injury Due To No Manual Handling Training?

You can provide the following evidence in support of your claim: 

• Photographs of your injuries and the accident site
• CCTV footage of the accident
• Witness contact details so that they can provide statements 
• Medical reports

Additionally, you might be asked to attend an independent medical assessment as part of the claims process. This will enable a medical report to be generated which can then be used to support your claim. If you choose to work with a lawyer from our panel, they might be able to arrange this in your area to reduce the amount of time you need to travel. 

To see if you could work with a solicitor from our panel after you were injured because of a lack of manual handling training, speak with our team today. They could connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel; we explain what this means in greater detail below.

Make A Work Injury Claim Using Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Solicitors 

One of the accident at work solicitors from our panel may be able to offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a type of No Win No Fee agreement that allows you access to the services of a lawyer with no need to pay upfront or ongoing solicitor fees. Additionally, you aren’t generally required to pay your solicitor for the work they’ve done if you aren’t awarded compensation. 

If you succeed with your claim, a success fee will be taken from your compensation payout. This fee is legally capped to ensure you aren’t overcharged.

Our advisors may be able to connect you with one of the solicitors from our panel if your claim holds a chance of succeeding. To find out more, contact us today. You can:

• Call us on 0113 460 1216
• Use the live chat
• Complete the contact form

Learn More About Making A Manual Handling Claim

More of our guides are available at the following links.

• Reporting injuries at work
• Claim for work injuries while self-employed
• Claim compensation for a fatal injury

You can also find additional resources here.

• NHS – When to call 999
• HSE – Working at height
• GOV – Statutory Sick Pay

If you need further assistance with making a claim for an injury that you sustained because you didn’t recieve manual handling training, call us today.

Writer Jess Ainsdale

Publisher Fern Summers

You may be eligible to claim compensation if you were injured on damaged stairs at work. This informative guide explains when you could be eligible to claim after a workplace injury sustained in this manner. As well this, we will look at what evidence is needed to claim against an employer who was negligent.

To get started on an accident at work claim, why not take advantage of the free assessment of eligibility we offer? Our advisors can explain the claims process and how a personal injury solicitor could help calculate potential compensation for you. They could also give you an idea of how much compensation your claim could be worth.

In addition to this, they could connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor to work with you. Getting started is easy:

• Call us on the number above
• Contact us online
• Use the live chat feature below to speak with an advisor right away

Injured By Damaged Stairs At Work – How To Claim

When Are You Eligible To Claim Due To Being Injured By Damaged Stairs At Work?

You need to show that the following apply in order to make a successful claim after an accident in work. Together, they form the definition of negligence:

• Firstly, you were owed a duty of care by your employer at the time and place of the injury
• This duty of care was breached through the action or inaction of your employer
• As a consequence, you experienced an injury.

This duty of care is set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HASAWA). It states that employers must take all reasonable and practicable steps to prevent harm to employees. For example, employers might be expected to do the following:

• Perform regular slips and trips risk assessments
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Provide personal protectiove equipment (PPE) as required
• Ensure that employees receive the training they need to carry out their role safely

If you were injured in the course of your job because of faulty stair treads, bannisters or structural support, please speak to our team for free guidance on your legal options. They could advise you on whether you could claim after an accident caused by damaged stairs.

What Evidence Could Help You Claim For An Injury Caused By Damaged Stairs At Work?

Evidence can help to strengthen your claim. There are numerous forms of evidence you could provide in support of your claim. This could include:

• Any CCTV footage of the accident (if available)
• A diary that details treatments and key events
• Copies of supporting medical evidence
• The contact details of any witnesses
• A report of the incident in the accident book

You may wish to access professional legal help with gathering evidence. If so, please get in touch for a free evaluation.

Is There A Time Limit To Make An Accident At Work Claim?

Under the terms of the Limitation Act 1980, there is normally a three-year time limit to start a personal injury claim. This timeframe begins from the date of the injury itself. There are exceptions to this time limit:

• Those who are under 18 will have the 3 year time limit suspended until they come of age, at which point they will have until they turn 21 to make their own claim.
• Those who lack the mental capacity to claim will have an indefinite suspension apply to the time limit of their case. In the event that they regained capacity, the time limit would begin.

A litigation friend could claim on behalf of someone who isn’t able to pursue their own claim. Speak with an advisor today for guidance on the role of a litigation friend.

How Could You Be Injured By Damaged Stairs At Work Due To Negligence?

Below are some examples of how you could sustain an injury as a result of damaged stairs in work:

• The flooring surface of the stairs is worn and unsuitable. As a result, you trip and fall down and injure your knee.
• The glass bannister of the stair shatters as you walk down it. As a result, you sustain cuts and lacerations on your legs and need medical attention in order for all the glass to be removed as a result of the cutting injury. This leaves you with scarring.
• The lightbulb illuminating a stairwell no longer works. This was not replaced despite your employer knowing about it. As a result, you trip on a step while going up and break your nose.

If you’d like guidance on the validity of your claim, speak with a member of our team today. They may be able to confirm whether you have a valid case, and if you do, they could connect you with a legal representative from our panel.

Compensation For Falling Down Stairs – What Could You Receive?

Two potential heads of claim can apply when calculating compensation for injury on damaged stairs.

General damages account for the pain and suffering that your injuries have caused you. Legal professionals use a publication called the Judicial College Guidelines to help them value this head of claim. We’ve included a table with examples below:

Compensation Table

Whilst these award brackets are never intended to be compensation guarantees, they do provide a guideline. You can speak with our team directly for guidance on how much your claim could be worth.

Claiming Special Damages In Slip, Trip And Fall Claims

In addition to general damages accounting for physical and psychological injury, you might also be able to receive special damages. This head of claim compensates for the financial impact that the injury has had on you.

For example, it could include:

• Travel costs to and from medical appointments
• The cost of care
• Lost earnings if your injuries mean you can’t work
• The cost of medical equipment or adaptations you need to cope with your injuries (for example, widening of doorframes to allow for the use of a wheelchair)

Speak with a member of our team today for guidance on the costs and losses that could be included in your claim.

Make An Accident At Work Claim Using Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Solicitors

If you’re considering making a workplace personal injury claim after being harmed on damaged stairs, you might want to consider working with a professional. You can speak with a member of our team today for an assessment of your case.

If your case is strong, we can direct you to a member of our panel of solicitors. They could take up your claim under a type of No Win No Fee contract called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). With this in place, it means that no upfront or ongoing payment for solicitors’ services is needed.

In addition to this, a claim with a successful outcome generally only requires a small and legally restricted amount to be deducted from the compensation. A claim that does not have a positive outcome typically results in the solicitors asking for no fee at all for their services.

If you are interested in learning more, contact our expert team of advisors today to see if you can start your claim by:

• Calling the number at the top of the page
• Using the live chat feature
• Completing our form to contact us online

Learn More About Claiming For Slip Trip And Fall Injuries At Work

You can read the guides below for more information on work injury claims:

• Read about the average compensation for a fall at work
• Can you be compensated for tripping over cables at work?
• What to do if you can’t work due to an injury caused by your employer

Furthermore, we’ve included the following external resources that you might find useful.

• Recent slip, trip and fall statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
• As well as the role of the HSE
• Lastly, Government guidance on health and safety at work

Writer Jeff Warden

Publisher Fern Summers

To be able to make a claim following a crane accident at work, you must meet certain criteria. Firstly, the accident must have been caused by your employer breaching the duty of care they owed you. Additionally, you must have suffered an injury in the accident.

This guide will explain the duty of care all employers owe their employees. We will also explain how long you will have to begin your claim and the evidence you could use to help support your chances of your claim being successful. Furthermore,  we will share examples of compensation guidelines for various types of injuries.

You can also contact one of our friendly advisors today if you have any questions regarding your potential claim. Our team is available to help you 24/7. They could also provide you with free legal advice.

To discuss your potential claim with an advisor today, you can:

• Call the number provided at the top of this page.
• Use our live chat to talk to an advisor in real-time.
• Or you can contact us online.

Crane accident claims guide

When Can I Claim For A Crane Accident At Work?

You might be eligible to make a claim if you have been injured in a crane accident at work. However, you must prove that your employer caused the accident you were injured in due to breaching their duty of care. When a breach of duty of care causes injury, this is known as negligence. 

According to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, your employer owes you a duty of care. They must ensure that they are taking reasonable steps to keep you safe. 

Additionally, the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 states the duties of those who own or have control over lifting equipment, such as cranes. For example, it states the need to have equipment involved in lifting operations checked and maintained. 

If your employer did breach this duty of care, this could result in you being injured in a workplace accident, you could make a claim. Contact one of our advisors today to see whether your case is valid.

How Could A Crane Accident At Work Happen?

There are various ways that you could be injured in a crane accident at work. Some examples include:

• If your employer were to instruct you to move objects that are too heavy for the crane’s specifications, this could result in the crane collapsing, and you could suffer a neck injury.
• Due to your employer not regularly maintaining workplace machinery, the crane could malfunction, and you could suffer a crush injury.
• If an object was not properly secured to a crane, this could cause it to fall from a height and hit you, causing you to suffer a head injury.

No matter what injury you suffered, to be able to make a claim, you must prove that your employer was responsible for the accident because they breached their duty of care.

Contact our advisors today if you have any additional questions about making a personal injury claim.

Is There A Time Limit To Claim Compensation For An Injury At Work?

As well as ensuring that you meet the criteria for pursuing a claim, you must ensure that proceedings begin within the time limit that is stated within the Limitation Act 1980. This is 3 years from the date that negligence occurred.

However, some exceptions could be made to this 3-year time limit in certain circumstances. This applies to claims being made involving children or those who lack the mental capacity to claim for themself. 

Contact one of our advisors today to see whether you have enough time to start your claim if you have been injured in a crane accident at work. They could also provide you with further information about the time limitation exceptions stated above.

What Amount Of Accident At Work Compensation Could I Receive?

If you have been injured in a crane accident, general damages could compensate you for the pain and suffering you have experienced due to your injury. 

Many legal professionals, including solicitors, will use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help them calculate the value of various injuries alongside other documents, such as the results of a medical assessment. The JCG is a document that contains compensation guidelines for different injuries at varying levels of severity. 

Below, we have produced a table using the amounts stated in the most recent edition of the JCG, published in April 2022. However, it is important to remember that the various factors of your claim could affect the amount you receive. Therefore, they may differ from the figures listed below.

Compensation Guidelines

Special Damages In Construction Injury Claims

Special damages are another potential head of claim that could compensate you for the past and future financial losses incurred due to your injury. Some examples of the losses you could claim under special damages include:

• The cost of home adaptations.
• Medical expenses, such as the cost of prescriptions.
• A loss of earnings.
• Travel expenses, such as paying for taxis to medical appointments.

However, to successfully claim special damages, you will need to provide evidence regarding these losses. Receipts, bank statements, invoices, and payslips could all be used as evidence in your claim.

Contact our advisors if you have any questions about calculating compensation for a workplace accident claim. They could also provide you with free legal advice if you have been injured in a crane accident at work.

Evidence That Could Be Used In Construction Accident Claims

Providing the correct and sufficient amount of evidence could help support your personal injury claim. It could help with proving how the accident happened, who was liable for it, and the type of injury you suffered. Some examples of the evidence you could use to support your claim include:

• Any CCTV footage or other videos of the crane accident.
• A completed report in the accident book (if your workplace has one).
• The contact information of any eyewitnesses to the accident.
• Medical evidence about the type of injury you suffered, such as a copy of your medical records.

Contact our advisors if you have any further questions about the evidence you will need to claim for an injury in the workplace.

Make A No Win No Fee Accident Claim Using Our Panel Of Solicitors

One of our advisors could inform you whether you could make a claim if you have been injured in a crane accident. They could connect you with a solicitor from our panel if they believe you may be able to make a claim.

Our panel of accident at work solicitors have experience handling various claims for workplace accidents. They could also represent you on a No Win No Fee basis by offering you a Conditional Fee Agreement.

When claiming with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel, you generally will not be expected to pay them anything upfront for their legal services. This also includes any going fees. Furthermore, if your claim fails, you will not be obligated to pay them for their services. However, you will have to pay them a success fee if you’re awarded compensation. This success fee will be a legally capped percentage deducted from your compensation settlement.

Contact our friendly advisors today to discuss your potential claim and receive free legal advice. They are available 24/7 to help you and answer any questions you may have about starting a personal injury claim.

To discuss your potential claim with an advisor today, you can:

• Call the number provided at the top of this page.
• Use our live chat to talk to an advisor in real-time.
• Contact us online.

Learn More About Crane Accident Claims

Additional articles about workplace accident claims can be found below:

• How to claim for an injury at work while self employed.
• I had an accident at work but didn’t report it – can I still claim?
• How to find fatal accident solicitors?

Further information and resources:

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Health and Safety Statistics.
• UK Gov. – Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• NHS – First aid.

Contact our advisors today if you have any further questions about making a claim after you have been injured in a crane accident at work.

Writer Megan Rogers

Publisher Fern Summers

This informative guide explains the steps that can be taken to start a compensation claim after an injury at work. In the sections below we discuss the eligibility criteria for claiming and what constitutes negligence. Also, we look at what circumstances could lead to an accident in the workplace.

Furthermore, we explain what evidence could support a claim and the compensation that might apply. We conclude by discussing how legal representation could help start a claim.

Please feel free to get in touch with us at any point. We can offer our readers a free consultation about their injury at work claim. There’s no obligation to continue after getting in touch, and the free legal advice could help you. To learn more, simply connect with our team by:

• Calling on the number above
• Contacting us online
• Using our live chat feature below.

Injury at work claims guide

When Are You Eligible To Claim For An Injury At Work?

You could be eligible to claim compensation for an injury at work if you satisfy the three criteria:

• That you were owed a duty of care by your employer at the time and place where the accident happened
• That this duty of care was breached
• As a direct result, you suffered physical and/or psychological injury

Duty of care in workplaces in Britain is outlined in legislation called the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HASAWA). It details the way that employers must take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent employees from being physically or psychologically harmed.

Some examples of the actions employers should take to comply with this include:

• Maintaining good housekeeping in the workplace
• Providing correct personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Clearly displaying health and safety guidelines for employees
• Providing adequate training and supervision on correct handling, use and storage of materials.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the agency that encourages, regulates and enforces workplace welfare. It details other employer duties for safety in specific environments such as working at heights, working with scaffolding or handling hazardous chemicals at work.

For immediate advice on your exact type of injury at work claim, please feel free to speak to our team. If you have a valid claim, you could be connected with a solicitor.

How Could An Injury At Work Happen Due To Employer Negligence

Below are some general examples of how employer negligence could cause an injury at work:

• A wet floor that is not indicated by warning signs can cause a slip or fall
• Someone could fall from a height because of a faulty bannister
• You could be exposed to hazardous materials because you’re not provided with the PPE you need to do your role
• You could sustain a crush injury because you’re made to work with faulty machinery that has not been maintained
• You’re run over in a forklift accident that occurred because the driver did not receive training
• Employees could be injured when tripping over cables that have not been tidied away

If you can show that employer negligence was the cause of your accidental injury, then you could be entitled to receive compensation. Speak with a member of our team for guidance on your potential claim.

How Long Do You Have To Make An Accident At Work Claim?

The Limitation Act 1980 states that claimants have three years to start a personal injury claim after a workplace accident. This can start from the date of the accident itself.

If a claimant isn’t mentally capable of starting their own claim, the limitation period will be indefinitely suspended. Also, for those under the age of 18, the three-year period until they come of age.

A litigation friend can claim on behalf of these two groups while they’re unable to claim themselves. Speak to our team for more information about this role and the time limits that apply to accident at work claims.

What Evidence Could Help You Make A Workplace Accident Claim?

Below are some examples of tips and evidence that can support your injury at work claim:

• CCTV footage of the accident
• Photos of the hazard that caused the accident and your injuries, if applicable
• Witness’s contact details so that they can provide a statement
• Medical records
• A diary of symptoms and treatment detailing how your injuries have affected you

A personal injury solicitor could help you gather evidence if this is something you would like guidance with. So please speak to our team for free legal advice on what other actions or proof could support your claim.

What Compensation Payout Could You Recieve From An Injury At Work?

Compensation in a successful claim could be made up of two heads. General damages can be supported with medical evidence of physical and psychological injury. A legal professional can compare the evidence to award amounts listed in the Judicial College Guidelines. This document helps them value personal injury claims, and we include an excerpt of it below:

Judicial College Guideline Brackets

They aim to acknowledge the pain and suffering caused by the injuries. However, these table amounts are guideline figures only, and if you’d like a more accurate assessment of your claim’s value, you can speak with a member of our team.

How To Claim For Financial Losses

In addition to these amounts, you may be eligible to claim special damages. If you have proof of financial losses caused by the injury at work (such as receipts, wage slips and statements), they could be included as part of the compensation claim. You may be able to show:

• The cost of medical treatments
• Lost earnings if you are can’t work because of your injury
• The expense of domestic help to cook, clean and wash
• Travel costs to essential appointments
• Prescription charges

A No Win No Fee Accident At Work Solicitor Could Help You Claim

Assembling evidence and building a claim after a workplace accident can be a daunting prospect. Rather than attempt it alone, we can connect you with personal injury solicitors offering No Win No Fee agreements. Our panel of personal injury solicitors offer a version of this called Conditional Fee Agreements (CFA). Typically this means:

• There are no upfront fees for their services
• There are no fees needed as the case develops
• A successful outcome requires a small amount to be deducted to cover the solicitor’s services
• An unsuccessful outcome generally means you will not be asked to pay any fees to your solicitor for the work they’ve done

Our advisors are happy to answer any questions or queries you might have about starting an injury at work claim. As well as legal advice about your options and the claims process, we offer a free evaluation to see if you are eligible. To get in touch and get started today:

• Call on the number above
• Contact us online
• Or use our live chat feature.

Learn More About Making A Serious Injury Claim

For further articles on personal injury claims after an injury at work, please read:

• What you need to do to claim for an injury in the workplace
• Guidance on slip and fall at work claims
• Information about using accident at work solicitors near you.

These other resources offer more

• Workplace statistics for non-fatal accidents from the HSE
• Government guidance on statutory sick pay 
• Lastly, NHS advice about crush injuries.

Writer Jeff Warden

Publisher Fern Summers

In this guide, we will provide guidance on the steps you must take to claim for an injury in the workplace. Some areas we will cover are the eligibility criteria for claiming and what an employer’s duty of care entails. 

We will also look at how an injury could happen as a result of negligence. Furthermore, if you’re wondering how much compensation you could receive, then our section on settlement values could prove useful.

We also look at the advantages that No Win No Fee solicitors can offer. If you have evidence to show your employer’s negligent behaviour has caused you injury, contact us below for a free consultation.

Contact us today for free legal advice using one of these options:

• Contact us online
• Call us on the number at the top of the page
• Message us directly using our ‘live chat’

Injury in the workplace claims guide

Eligibility Criteria When Claiming For An Injury In The Workplace

For an accident at work claim to be successful, you must prove that your injury was caused by employer negligence. This means that they breached the duty of care they owed you, causing you injury. 

An employer is legally required to take reasonable steps in ensuring the safety of the workplace, environment, equipment and facilities to prevent injury to employees. This is outlined in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. A breach of this duty that causes injury may mean you are eligible to claim. 

In some cases, you might be able to claim even if you were partly responsible for the accident in which you were injured. This is known as a split liability claim. The compensation you receive will be reduced proportionately to the level of liability you hold. For example, if the blame for your accident fell 50/50 between you and your employer, then the compensation will be reduced by half. 

Please contact our advisors today online for a consultation on your potential injury in the workplace claim; from this, you could be connected with one of our panel of solicitors.

What Do You Need To Claim For An Injury In The Workplace?

You need evidence to be successful in a claim for an injury caused by employer negligence. Below we have included some examples of evidence: 

• CCTV footage of the incident. You can request CCTV footage of yourself
• Record your treatments and symptoms in a medical diary. This can illustrate your physical and psychological injuries and how they impact your quality of life
• Keep hold of any receipts, scans and doctor’s notes of medical treatment you have received as a result of your injuries. Take photographs of your injury and the accident site.
• Record any contact details of potential witnesses. Witnesses can be interviewed at a later date. 
• Reporting the injury by using an accident at work book. This can be important evidence as it can be an account of the accident recorded as soon as it happens.

You may find using a solicitor helpful in building the evidence needed for your claim. Speak with a member of our team for guidance and to potentially be put in contact with a lawyer.

How Could An Injury In The Workplace Happen?

Here are some examples of how you might have been injured at work was a result of negligence: :

• You have tripped on a trailing lead in am office accident because it was not tidied away. It is the employer’s responsibility to maintain good housekeeping in the workplace.
• Your employer has failed to provide you with a helmet on a construction site when you need one, and as a result, you have sustained a head injury. The employer did not provide you with the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and, in doing so, has breached the duty of care they owe.
• If you have burned yourself at work on a hot surface because your employer has failed to label the surface as hot, then this could be an example of a breach of duty. 
• You are using a handrail to climb the stairs, but the handrail breaks, and you fall and hurt your back. If your failed to carry out proper maintenance and risk assessment of the workplace, resulting in an injury, you may be able to claim.
• If you haven’t been appropriately trained by your employer, using a machine in a factory, you could  injure your finger. In this case, your employer has acted negligently by failing to train you to carry out your role safely. 

You can get in touch with our advisors today for free legal advice if you feel you have a valid claim after an injury in the workplace. They could confirm your eligibility. 

What Compensation Could You Receive From A Claim For An Accident At Work?

Following a successful claim, you will receive compensation in the form of general damages, which is one of the heads of claim that can be awarded to an injured person. General damages take into account the pain and suffering caused by injuries that you’ve sustained , and the value of this head of claim can vary depending on the severity of the injury.

We have included figures below from the Judicial College Guidelines. This is a document that legal professionals use to value claims; however, the figures are not guaranteed. 

Judicial College Guidelines Brackets

Claiming For Financial Losses In Accident At Work Claim

You can potentially claim for another head of claim known as special damages. Special damages aim to reimburse you for any financial losses you incur as a result of an injury in the workplace caused by negligence. This can include:

• Travel expenses. Taxi rides, train fares, bus journeys etc. Provide evidence such as receipts or tickets.
• Medication. Keep receipts for any prescriptions you require because of the injury.
• Medical care. Hold on to any invoices from carers.
• Loss of income. Request previous and current payslips to demonstrate how much you would have earned.

Use Our Panel Of Solicitors To Make A Work Injury Claim On A No Win No Fee Basis

If you make an accident at work claim after an injury in the workplace, you could benefit from working with a No Win No Fee accident at work solicitor. They allow you access to the services of a solicitor, generally without any upfront costs. 

Furthermore, during the claims process, you won’t have to pay your lawyer. As the name suggests, you won’t be charged for the work your solicitor has done if the claim is unsuccessful. 

Should you win the case, the solicitor will remunerate a minor success fee. This success fee is legally capped, as outlined under The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 You could be connected with a No Win No Fee solicitor today by contacting us:

• Contact us online
• Call us on the number at the top of the page
• Message us with our live chat feature

Learn More About Making A Workplace Injury Claim

This section will offer links that you may find useful.

Find out more about claiming with a  fatal accident solicitor after a loved one passed away due to negligence. 

Check whether you’re eligible to claim for an injury sustained by a minor accident at work.

A guide explaining how to claim for an injury at work if you’re self-employed. 

The government offers information on your rights as an employee 

The NHS offers guidance on when to visit an urgent care centre

Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive on employer risk assessments.

If you have any more questions about claiming for an injury in the workplace caused by negligence, get in touch with our team today.

Writer Matthew Winchester

Publisher Fern Summers