Must I Use Work-Related Claims Solicitors?

Work-related claims solicitors can make filing for compensation feel simpler if you have suffered a workplace injury as the result of your employer’s negligence. In this guide, we will look at injury at work claims.

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Must I Use Work-Related Claims Solicitors?
What Are Common Accidents In Work?
How Do I Prove An Accident At Work?
Estimating Compensation For An Accident At Work Claim
Can I Use No Win No Fee Work-Related Claims Solicitors?
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Must I Use Work-Related Claims Solicitors?

Work-related claims solicitors can make filing a compensation claim feel easier. You have no obligation to use the services of work injury claim solicitors, but doing so can make the accident claims process feel simpler.

If you have been injured in a workplace accident due to your employer’s negligence, contact our advisors today.

Reported Work Accidents

Health and safety in the workplace is important to keep you safe at work. Each year the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) produces statistics of workplace accidents.

For 2020/21 non-fatal workplace injuries were reported under The Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). These non-fatal injuries to employees by
most common accident kinds were:

Slips, trips and falls at the same level (33%)
Handling, carrying and lifting (18%)
Struck by a moving object (10%)
Violent acts (8%)
Falls from a height (8%)

What Are Common Accidents In Work?

Health and safety legislation is in place to help keep you safe while at work. Work-related claims solicitors may help you file a claim for compensation if you have experienced an injury due to your employer’s negligence.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) details the duty of care owed to you by your employer. This means they have a responsibility to ensure a reasonably safe working environment. Employers’ responsibilities include, in a reasonably practicable manner:

Carrying out regular risk assessments, and subsequently informing you of what risks are connected with your workplace.
Maintaining equipment to a reasonable standard. This includes personal protective equipment (PPE) if it is necessary to carry out your job safely.
Provide free and adequate training. This includes training you on updated equipment.

Examples Of Accidents At Work

Accidents can occur when workplace health and safety requirements are ignored. Accidents at work include:

Slips, trips and falls. For example, tripping over a loose wire in an office. Wires should not be trailed across the floor where there is a walkway.
Equipment failure. It is up to your employer to maintain required equipment checks. Failing to do so can result in accidents.
PPE. Damaged or poorly fitted personal protective equipment. For example, if your work-supplied goggles do not fit and slide down your face while cutting, sparks or shards can end up in your eyes.
Lack of Training. Your employer must provide free and relevant training to help you do your job safely. An example of this would be ensuring that you use a safety ruler while cutting card with a hobby knife.

You would only be able to claim if the injury occurred as the result of employer negligence. Contact our advisors for free legal advice if you have experienced a workplace accident due to suspected negligence. Our advisors could connect you with our panel of work-related claims solicitors.

How Do I Prove An Accident At Work?

If you have been injured in an accident due to your employer’s negligence, you could be eligible to make a claim for compensation. If you start a personal injury claim, you will be required to provide evidence of suffering an injury due to your employer’s negligence and the impact it has upon your life.

After an accident as a result of your employer’s negligence you could:

Seek medical attention. Records from a doctor or hospital visit could help your claim. Some injuries, such as a broken bone, will require medical help right away.
Gather evidence. If there are any witnesses, if you choose to file a claim, work-related claims solicitors might need their statement. Also, if there is relevant CCTV footage, ask the appropriate party for access to it. In addition, take photographs if possible to do so.
Fill in the accident log book. This should include details of the accident, the time and date it occurred and your name.
Seek legal advice. If you wish to claim compensation, having work-related claims lawyers can make the process feel simpler.

Our advisors are available 24/7 to answer questions about your potential claim. If you are eligible to make a claim, they may connect you to our panel of work-related claims solicitors.

Estimating Compensation For An Accident At Work Claim

There are two heads of claim work-related claims solicitors can help you file for: general damages and special damages.

General Damages

If your claim is successful, you will be awarded general damages. General damages covers the pain and suffering caused by your injuries.

The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) is a publication used to help solicitors value injuries. It provides potential compensation figures for injuries. We’ve included some examples of JCG figures in the compensation table below. Contact our advisors for a more accurate valuation of your claim.

Injury	Potential Compensation	Notes
Moderately severe brain damage	£205,580 to £264,650	Serious disability with dependence on others and the need for constant care.
Severe psychiatric damage	£51,460 to £108,620	Poor prognosis. Inability to cope with life and work. Impacts relationships.
Total loss of sight in one eye	£46,240 to £51,460	Total loss of sight in one eye.
Total loss of hearing in one ear.	£29,380 to £42,730	Total deafness in one ear.
Asthma (a)	£40,410 to £61,710	Severe permanent asthma with regular coughing, sleep disturbances, life impairments and restricted employment prospects.
Bowel Injury (d)	£41,850 to £65,440	Severe injury resulting in temporary colostomy and disfigurement with dietary restrictions and employment restrictions.
Bladder impairment (c)	£60,050 to £75,010	Impairment of control with some incontinence and pain.
Severe neck injuries (i)	In the region of £139,210	Some loss of lower body functioning with permanent loss of motor control, or loss of movement in neck with severe headaches.
Minor back injuries (i)	£7,410 to £11,730	Full recovery without surgery expected within two to five years.
Moderate shoulder injuries (c)	£7,410 to £11,980	Movement limitations and discomfort for about two years. Non-permanent soft tissue injuries lasting longer than two years.

Special Damages

Damages to compensate for monetary losses associated with your injury can also be awarded. These are called special damages. However, you must remember to keep all evidence of these costs, such as receipts.

Special damage compensation can include costs to cover:

Loss of earnings.
Potential loss of future earnings.
Transportation costs. This can include taxi fares, train tickets, and petrol costs.
Repair and replacement costs if you damaged any personal property during your workplace accident caused by your employer’s negligence.

If your employer’s negligence resulted in an injury, our advisors are standing by 24/7 to answer your queries. If they think you might be eligible to claim they may connect you with our panel of work-related claims solicitors.

Can I Use No Win No Fee Work-Related Claims Solicitors?

You may be entitled to claim compensation if your employer’s negligence resulted in an injury. If so, you could use the services of a No Win No Fee work-related claims solicitor.

Under No Win No Fee, if compensation is awarded, your solicitor will take a legally capped success fee. However, if the claim losses, you wouldn’t need to pay the solicitor’s fee at all.

What’s more, under No Win No Fee, you don’t have to pay any upfront or ongoing solicitor fees.

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We’ve included some useful resources that might be helpful to you:

Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE is an independent regulator that guides health and safety in businesses.
Common accidents and what to do. In the case of an injury, it can be difficult to know what to do. The NHS has provided a guide of some of the more common accidents and emergencies.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).

You can also read other guides on our website for further advice:

Work-related claims solicitors can make filing for compensation feel easier. If you have experienced an injury due to your employer’s negligence you may want to use No Win No Fee work-related solicitors.