How Do I Make A No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claim?

In this guide, we look at the process of making a No Win No Fee accident at work claim. If you’ve been injured at work because of your employer’s negligence, you might be entitled to receive workers’ compensation.

No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claim Guide

This guide will explain exactly what a personal injury claim is, the eligibility criteria that apply and how much compensation you could receive. We will also explain how one of our helpful advisors could connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel.

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What Is A No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claim?
How Could Injuries Happen To Staff?
Finding Evidence To Support A Claim
How Much Compensation Could I Get For A No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claim?
What Are The Benefits Of No Win No Fee Agreements?
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What Is A No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claim?

In the UK, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) is a piece of legislation that outlines your employer’s duty of care. A duty of care is the responsibility that they have to ensure your safety while in the workplace as much as is reasonably practicable.

There are a number of different ways your employer is expected to ensure your safety, which we will address later on in this guide. In order for you to make a claim, your employer must have breached the duty of care that they owed you, resulting in an injury.

In some cases, you can claim compensation even if you had some part to play in the circumstances that led to you being injured. This is called a split liability claim. The compensation you receive will be reduced according to how much you contributed to the accident happening.

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How Often Do Workplace Accidents Happen?

Workplace accidents are more common than you might expect. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) is a piece of legislation that requires employers to report certain kinds of workplace injuries and incidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

In the year 2020/2021, there were 51,211 non-fatal injuries at work reported under RIDDOR. 33% of these were caused by slips, trips and falls on the same level.

While some injuries may be more common in certain industries, such as construction or agriculture, it’s important to remember that workplace accidents can occur in all sectors.

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How Could Injuries Happen To Staff?

There are many ways you could be injured at work as the result of your employer’s negligence. Here are a few scenarios that could cause workplace injuries to happen:

Poor housekeeping: All walkways should be kept clear, and spills should be cleaned up or signposted within a reasonable timeframe. Failure to maintain good housekeeping could cause injury at work. For example, if you work in an office and trip over a box obstructing a walkway, you could experience a leg injury or ligament damage.
Lack of training: Employers must provide free training to all employees where appropriate. For example, if you work in a warehouse, you may need to be trained in lifting and carrying boxes and heavy items. If you don’t receive this training, you could be at risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder or sustaining a broken hand because of poor lifting techniques.
Faulty Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): By law, your employer must provide adequate and free PPE to protect you while you are at work. For example, those who work in construction might require hard hats or work gloves. If your employer knowingly provides you with a faulty hard hat and you sustain a head injury as a result, you could be entitled to claim.

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Finding Evidence To Support A Claim

At the beginning of a No Win No Fee accident at work claim, you will be asked to provide evidence to establish who is responsible. This could take a number of forms, for example:

Accident log book: If your workplace has more than ten employees, they must have an accident log book. By filling this out, you create documentation of your injury and the circumstances that caused it.
Medical records: You should seek medical attention to ensure that you get the treatment you need for your injuries. In addition to this, the medical records that this generates could be used to support your claim.
Request CCTV footage: If your place of work has CCTV, you can request the footage to help support your claim. This could be footage of your accident, or footage that shows that your employer was at fault.

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How Much Compensation Could I Get For A No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claim?

If your No Win No Fee accident at work claim is successful, you will be awarded general damages. General damages is the part of your claim that covers the pain and suffering caused by your injury.

The compensation you may receive is will be valued with the help of a document called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This outlines a list of injuries and the potential compensation brackets.

You may also be invited to an independent medical assessment. During this assessment, a medical professional would look over your injuries and create a report for your claim. This report will be used to value your claim.

Below, we have included some excerpts from the JCG:

Injury Type	Compensation Bracket	Notes
Less Severe Brain Damage	£14,380 to £40,410	This bracket may include injuries where a good recovery has been made, but problems with memory and concentration persist.
Minor Brain or Head Injury	£2,070 to £11,980	This bracket may include injuries where brain damage, if any, was minimal; injury severity and recovery time may be considered.
Total Loss of Hearing in One Ear	£29,380 to £42,730	This bracket may include loss of hearing in one ear. Presence of dizziness, tinnitus or headaches may be considered.
Hernia	£13,970 to £22,680	This bracket may include continuing pain and/or limitation on physical activities, sport, or employment, after repair.
Moderate Neck Injuries (i)	£23,460 to £36,120	This bracket may include fractures and dislocations with immediate and severe symptoms and which may necessitate spinal fusion.
Moderate Back Injuries (ii)	£11,730 to £26,050	This bracket may include frequently encountered injuries such as disturbance of ligaments and muscles, soft tissue injuries and prolapsed discs.
Severe Shoulder Injuries	£18,020 to £45,070	This bracket may include injuries involving damage to the brachial plexus and resulting in signficiant disability.
Moderate injury to the Pelvis and Hips (i)	£24,950 to £36,770	This bracket may include severe injuries with little to no risk of major or permanent disability.
Simple Fractures of the Forearm	£6,190 to £18,020	This bracket may include simple fractures of the forearm.
Moderate Knee Injuries (i)	£48,920 to £65,440	This bracket may include injuries involving dislocation of the joint, meniscus and torn cartilage resulting in mild future disability.

You might also be entitled to claim special damages. This covers any potential financial loss you may suffer because of your injuries. For example, if you suffer an injury that prevents you from returning to work, you could claim back a loss of earnings.

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What Are The Benefits Of No Win No Fee Agreements?

A No Win No Fee agreement can be a good way to fund legal representation in a personal injury claim. You don’t need a solicitor to work on your behalf, but you may find it helpful.

If your claim succeeds, then your No Win No Fee accident at work lawyer will take a percentage of your award. This percentage is capped by law, so you will take home the majority of your compensation. However, if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay any fees to your No Win No Fee solicitor.

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Learn More About No Win No Fee Accident At Work Claims

For more information on No Win No Fee accident at work claims, follow the banner below. We’ve also included the following resources that you might find useful:

HSE – Workers’ health and safety

NHS – When to call 999

GOV.UK – Requesting CCTV footage

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