Accident at Work Solicitors, Selby

Over the years, new rules and regulations have been put in place to reduce accidents at work; however, accidents still occur. Many of these accidents could have been avoided by employers implementing the correct measures and procedures to minimise the risk of an accident at work from taking place. If you have suffered an injury at work as a result of an accident that was not your fault, then you may be able to make a “no win, no fee” personal injury claim against your employer.

Accident at Work Solicitors Selby: Your Employers Responsibilities

Employers are obligated by law to provide safe work conditions and a healthy environment. Therefore, it is part of their duty to ensure that their employees are safe from any potential risks that can cause injuries and anything that may cause them to get any industrial diseases.

Common Types Of Accidents At Work

Accidents in the workplace are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Many different types of accidents can happen at work; however, not everybody knows the extent of the amount of different injuries you can sustain until they are involved in an accident themselves. The most common types of accidents at work include:

There is a three-year time limit for all personal injury claims. To find out more about making a claim for any accidents listed above, call our claims solicitors today to talk about your workplace injuries. 

How Much Compensation For An Accident At Work Claim? 

If you suffer an accident at work that was not your fault, you can claim employers negligence claims. Compensation will be measured calculated through general damages and special damages.  

General Damages will be based on recent case law and guidelines set out by the Judicial College. 

Special Damages is based on additional financial losses. Your additional losses can include the following: 

• Loss of earnings if you required time off due to the accident. 
• Travel costs – for travel to and from medical appointments 
• Parking costs at medical appointments 
• Costs of any care received 
• Medical treatment costs 

You should ensure that you keep all receipts and invoices for your additional losses, as these will be required to prove your loss.

Why Choose Beacon Law Accident at Work Solicitors Selby? 

Our personal injury solicitors in Selby have many years of dealing with personal injury claims, including accidents at work. Our law firm’s specialist solicitors aim to get our clients the highest compensation award they can for their accident at work claim. Our personal injury lawyers provide a team of highly experienced accident and injury Solicitors and legal professionals to guarantee your health and safety and provide high-quality legal services and legal advice. In Selby, our personal injury solicitors specialise in all types of cases, from road traffic accidents claims for compensation to criminal injuries compensation claims. 

Our registered office is based in Manchester. Beacon Law is part of the law society and authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in England and Wales. To find out how we store your personal data throughout your claims process, take a look at our FAQ’s. Then, visit our website to enjoy a browsing experience of what else Beacon Law has to offer.