Could I Make A No Win No Fee Injury At Work Claim?

When you get injured at work and your employer is at fault, you might want to seek compensation through a No Win No Fee personal injury claim. Through this guide, you can find out what a No Win No Fee claim is, who is eligible, and why it might be the right option for you.

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How Can I Make A No Win No Fee Injury At Work Claim?
What Could Cause An Injury At Work To Happen?
What If Employer Duty Of Care Guidelines Aren’t Followed?
Compensation Examples For A No Win No Fee Injury Claim
Reasons To Consider Using A No Win No Fee Lawyer
Additional Guidance About A No Win No Fee Injury At Work Claim

How Can I Make A No Win No Fee Injury At Work Claim?

As outlined in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA), it is your employer’s responsibility (also known as their duty of care) to reasonably ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

When your employer is in breach of this duty, and you become injured as a result, you may wish to claim compensation. Breaches of duty can be actions such as knowingly providing poor quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), or forgoing risk assessments.

One way to fund a solicitor’s services for a claim for compensation is through a No Win No Fee agreement. Throughout this process, you would work with a No Win No Fee lawyer to build a case that proves your employer was at fault for your workplace injury.

It’s important to note that you do not need legal representation to start an injury at work claim. However, a No Win No Fee lawyer can make the process feel much less confusing. To find out more about our panel of No Win No Fee lawyers, contact our advisors now.

Figures And Trends For Workplace Accidents

In 2020/2021, the Labour Force Survey found that 441,000 people self-reported being injured at work in Great Britain. Alongside that, 51,211 notifiable non-fatal workplace injuries were reported by employers.

The largest percentage of accidents causing workplace injuries reported falls under a category called slips, trips, and falls.

For more information on what kind of accident could qualify for compensation, get in touch with our advisors today.

What Could Cause An Injury At Work To Happen?

Injuries at work can happen in a variety of ways, and not all injuries are eligible for compensation. In order to make a No Win No Fee injury at work claim, you must prove that your employer is at fault.

Health and safety legislation such as HASAWA dictates that every employer has a duty of care to their employees. They could be found responsible for your injury if you can prove they are in breach of this duty and it caused them. Some examples of adhering to duty of care are:

Poor Housekeeping: To avoid slips, trips, and falls, all walkways should be kept clear of clutter, and all spills should be cleaned up as soon as possible or marked with the correct signage when necessary.
Faulty Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): You must be provided with free, adequate PPE where necessary to protect you from hazards on the job. For example, if you work in construction, you may need protective gloves or a hard hat. If your employer knowingly provides you with poor-quality PPE, you could be at risk of injury.
Lack of Risk Assessments: A risk assessment helps your employer identify and rectify the hazards and risks in your workplace. If your employer does not carry out regular risk assessments, or if they do not act on the results, you may be at risk of injury.

If you’d like to find out more about employer responsibilities surrounding your injury, contact us today by following the information at the top of this article.

What If Employer Duty Of Care Guidelines Aren’t Followed?

If your employer breaches their duty of care, you may not know what to do. Here are some tips for what you could do if your employer has breached their duty of care, and you’ve been injured at work as a result:

Seek out medical attention: This is important for your own wellbeing, and it’s also important for your claim. Notes or reports from a medical professional could be used as evidence in your case.
Log the accident in the logbook: If your place of work has over ten employees, it must have an accident book. When you log your accident, it means it could be used as documentation in your claim. If you can’t do this yourself, a trusted colleague can fill it out for you.
Collect witness contact details: You could collect statements from people who witnessed your injury. For example, you could contact a colleague or a visitor who saw what happened.
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Compensation Examples For A No Win No Fee Injury At Work Claim

If your No Win No Fee injury at work claim succeeds, you will receive compensation known as general damages. This covers the pain and suffering caused by your injury at work and is usually valued according to past claims by using the help of a document called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG).

You may also be invited to an independent medical assessment. The results of this could be examined along with the JCG to reach the value of your general damages.

Injury Type	Compensation Bracket	Notes
Minor Brain or Head Injury	£2,070 to £11,980	In this bracket, brain damage may be minimal. Headaches, recovery time and continuing symptoms will be considered.
Total Blindness	In the region of £252,180	Total loss of vision in both eyes.
Total Deafness	£85,170 to £102,890	Loss of hearing with no speach deficit or tinnitus.
Asbestos-Related Disease	£65,710 to £118,150	Mesothelioma causing severe pain and impairment of both function and quality of life.
Asthma	£24,680 to £40,370	Chronic asthma causing breathing difficulties, use of an inhaler and restriction of employment prospects.
Minor Neck Injuries (i)	£4,080 to £7,410	This bracket may cover full recovery in one to two years.
Moderate Back Injuries (i)	£26,050 to £36,390	This bracket may cover crush/compression fractures to lumbar vertebrae, prolapsed discs requiring surgery, and reduced mobility.
Severe Arm Injuries	£90,250 to £122,860	This bracket may cover injuries that fall short of amputation but are extremely serious.
Moderate Hand Injury	£5,260 to £12,460	This bracket may cover crush injuries, penetrating wounds and soft tissue type and deep lacerations.
Less Serious Leg Injuries (i)	£16,860 to £26,050	This bracket may cover fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made or serious soft tissue injuries.

You might also be entitled to special damages. Special Damages cover any expenses you might have incurred due to your injury, like equipment or travel costs.

You could also claim any loss of earnings due to your injury under special damages. However, like the rest of your claim, you must provide evidence. Because of this, it’s a good idea to keep any bills, receipts, or invoices for injury-related costs.

Reasons To Consider Using A No Win No Fee Lawyer

To make a personal injury claim, it is not mandatory to appoint representation. However, a No Win No Fee Lawyer can make the process feel much less intimidating. Another upside is that it’s also financially accessible.

A No Win No Fee agreement means that you do not have to pay any upfront or ongoing fees to your No Win No Fee Lawyer. Then, if your claim fails, you won’t have to pay anything to your lawyer. However, if your claim is successful, your lawyer will take a legally-capped percentage of your award. Because of this, you get the majority amount.

Making a No Win No Fee injury at work claim is a great option to avoid lawyer fees. For more information, follow the information below to talk to our advisors.

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Additional Guidance About A No Win No Fee Injury At Work Claim

If you’d like more information on No Win No Fee injury at work claims, contact us today. For more information on some of the topics in this guide, here are some useful resources:

GOV.UK – SSP – Information on Statutory Sick Pay

GOV.UK – Requesting CCTV Footage from your employer

HSE – Workers’ Health and Safety Information

For additional advice on accident at work claims, you can check out our other guides, such as the following: